September 15, 2018 Barbara Wardwell, 84, a resident of Laurium passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Garden View Assisted Living and Memory Care in Calumet. She was born on April 6, 1934, in Laurium, to William and Anne (Kaye) Goad. She attended Calumet High School and graduated with …
Read More »Houghton Residents Getting Good Return On Tax Investment, Website Says
One national website says Houghton County residents are getting a high rate of return on their tax dollars, compared to the other counties in the state. Houghton came in at number five in Michigan when factoring in the property tax rate versus the quality of the schools and the crime …
Read More »Motorcyclists Ride To End Domestic Violence
It’s time once again for motorcycle riders to take a stand against domestic violence. The 5th Annual Ride Against Abuse takes place Monday, October 1st starting at 6pm in front of the AmericInn in Calumet. There will be a brief ceremony to support mourning victims, celebrate survivors, and reaffirm the …
Read More »Skatepark Construction Underway
Skateboarders in the Keweenaw may have a chance to use its newest park before winter. Construction began on the Houghton Skate Park recently and it’s expected to be completed within the next few weeks, giving its skaters a quick glimpse of the facility before it’s hidden by a blanket of …
Read More »International Bridge To Close Saturday Morning For Race
If your travel plans take you out east and into Canada this weekend, keep in mind that you may be delayed Saturday morning. The Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic during the Sault International Festival of Races. The bridge will close at 6:45 a.m. and …
Read More »Energy Summit to Feature Home Energy Show, Business & Technology Energy Conference Friday, Sept. 28
HANCOCK–New Power Tour is hosting an Energy Summit Friday, Sept. 28, at the Finnish-American Heritage Center, including a Business & Technology Energy Conference and free Home Energy Show. “These are two great events,” said Melissa Davis, executive director if New Power Tour. “The Energy Show is for one for everyone …
Read More »DNR Predicts Successful Deer Season
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is predicting a successful deer hunting season. The DNR has provided a forecast of the upcoming deer seasons in the 2018 Michigan Deer Hunting Prospects report. Deer numbers appear to be up over last year and biologists are expecting the number of deer taken …
Read More »School District Getting Upgrades
Residents in the Houghton—Portage Township School District are seeing the money raised from the recent bond proposal put to work. In the Houghton High School newsletter, School Superintendent Doreen Klingbeil listed the items that were completed over the summer. Among them were new lockers and benches in the Middle School …
Read More »UPPCO Launches Smart Meter Program
Many Upper Peninsula Power Company customers will soon have smart meters installed to monitor energy usage in their homes. The company says UPPCO’s advanced metering solution utilizes new infrastructure, state-of-the-art technology and smart meters to modernize the power grid. The primary benefit of this new system is the ability to …
Read More »Calumet Couple In Need After Fire Destroys Home
A home in Calumet was destroyed by a fire on Saturday, leaving a local couple in need. According to a post on the First Baptist Church’s Facebook page, the home belonging to Ed and Donna Parsons is a total loss. The fire started in the upstairs of the home Saturday …
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