Testing available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 3 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will provide courtesy snowmobile sound testing Saturday at the agency’s customer service center in Marquette. ‘ alt=”A snowmobiler rides a Marquette County trail on a beautiful sunny day.” title=”A snowmobiler rides a Marquette …
Read More »Calumet Company Experiencing Growth
When it opened its doors five years ago, OcuGlass had four employees. The company is now reporting that sales are up and they have recently hired six new employees.. “When I started, there was one shift, there was seven people and we’re at 30 right now,” said shift foreman …
Read More »Youth Arts Month Celebrated at Copper Country Community Arts Center
The Copper Country Community Arts Center in Hancock is featuring artwork from area elementary, middle, and high school students from March 3-31 for Celebrate Youth Arts Month 2018. The Youth Gallery and the Kerredge Gallery at the CCCAC will be filled floor to ceiling with local youth art. March is …
Read More »New Restaurant for Houghton
The City of Houghton will soon be home to a new restaurant. City council unanimously voted last night to provide funding for the start up from its revolving loan fund. Restaurant owner, Paul Gemignani will be operating the new facility on Sheldon Avenue in the upcoming months. It will be …
Read More »Houghton Girls Claim District Title; MTU Women Upset – Thursday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlights for more details. High School In girls high school basketball tournament action last night… – In Class C, Houghton claimed the district title with a 46-31 victory over L’Anse. The Gremlins advance to the regional semifinals. They’ll meet the winner of tomorrow night’s game between West …
Read More »Embellishment Class Offered At Calumet Art Center
Artists in the Keweenaw will have the opportunity this weekend to gain some expert insight on producing their artwork. As the Calumet Art Center is preparing for spring classes, it will be hosting an embellishment class this Saturday. The class helps artists to understand what elements to include and …
Read More »Winter Activities Abound at Keweenaw National Historical Park
Snow, sunshine, and warm temperatures make for a great weekend of outdoor activities! Kick off your weekend on Friday, March 2 in Calumet, Michigan with the start of the annual CopperDog 150 race. Join other spectators at 7:00pm for the start of the 9th annual dogsled race in downtown Calumet. Fifth …
Read More »Vendors Invited To Register For Baraga County Spring Fling
Vendors are invited to take part in the annual Baraga County Spring Fling…taking place at the Niiwin Akeaa Center in Baraga on Saturday, May 12th from 11am to 2pm. The event is free for vendors and open to the public. Local groups or agencies interested in having a booth or …
Read More »Spring weight restrictions expanding again Thursday
February 27, 2018 — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and local agencies are enacting additional annual spring weight restrictions to protect roads. Effective at 6 a.m. Thursday, March 1, weight restrictions will be imposed and enforced on all state trunkline highways from the Michigan/Indiana and Michigan/Ohio state lines north to and …
Read More »Hancock Advances in Hockey Regional – Wednesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlights for more details. High School Hancock advanced to the high school hockey regional semifinals with a 3-2 victory over Houghton last night. The first period was scoreless. Alex Nordstrom’s first goal of the evening gave the Bulldogs a 1-0 lead after two periods. The lead increased …
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