LANSING, MICH. With the continuation of the historic emergency weather conditions impacting the state of Michigan, all state government offices will remain closed through Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, until 10 p.m. Specified essential services will remain operational during the emergency. “The National Weather Service continues to predict dangerously cold sub-zero …
Read More »Structure fire leaves lone occupant with severe burns
IRON COUNTY — The Iron County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched, on January 29th, 2019, to a structure fire at 105 Little Deer Rd in Stambaugh Twp . When fire and law enforcement personnel arrived at the scene the residence was fully engulfed by the fire. A witness reported that the …
Read More »Too Cold To Enjoy Winter Sports?
The tourism industry in the wintertime depends on cold temperatures and a lot of snow, but these last couple of days may have been a case of too much of a good thing. Many snowmobilers, skiers and snow boarders are in town to enjoy the winter recreation but frigid temperatures …
Read More »Cold Snap Causes Cancelled Flights At Houghton County Memorial Airport
The extreme winter weather is wreaking havoc on air travel throughout the Midwest and the Copper Country is no exception. Houghton County Memorial Airport Manager Dennis Hext said all flights were cancelled today due to the conditions here and at other airports. “We got hit kind of with a double …
Read More »Gogebic Community College Narrows Down List Of Presidential Candidates
The search for the next president of Gogebic Community College is down to the final four candidates. The search committee narrowed the short list down from ten candidates last week. The college plans to announce the next President by the end of February. Gerald (Jay) Edgren, Ph.D., is President of Frontier …
Read More »Registration Open For Spring Art Classes
Artists in the Keweenaw will soon be learning some new skills as well as touching up on their existing talents. Registration is now open for spring art classes taking place February-May at the Copper Country Community Arts Center in Hancock. “The art center has been in downtown Hancock for 26 …
Read More »Gas Cards Available For Qualified Families For Travel For Medical Treatment
Gas Cards Available for Individuals/Families Battling Cancer [Hancock, MI] For the past seven (7) years, the Portage Health Foundation (PHF) has had a partnership with the Keller Family Community Foundation (KFCF) which supports individuals battling cancer in the four-county community (Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon County). The gas card program …
Read More »Senator McBroom Rekindles Dark Store Fight, State Board of Education Candidate Selection
State Senator Ed McBroom has more than just auto insurance reform in his sights as the 2019 legislative session gets underway. The Vulcan Republican has helped put forward bills addressing the ongoing dark store issue and revamping the way members of the state board of education are selected. Dark store …
Read More »Update On Bond Renovations At Houghton-Portage Township Schools
Progress is being made on improvements to the Houghton-Portage Township School District, made possible by a $10.9 million bond passed by voters in May 2017. School Superintendent Doreen Klingbeil says they were able to get started on interior and exterior projects right away last spring because of favorable weather. The …
Read More »Obituary: Charles Hippula
Charles Hippula, 50, a resident of Hancock passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at his home. He was born on January 10, 1969 in Hancock to James and Carole (Paulson) Hippula. He attended the local schools. Charles worked for Vitton Construction, Burcar Construction, and Moyle Construction for several years. …
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