The new CLK Schools Superintendent is looking forward to taking the reigns. Calumet High School principal Christopher Davidson has been named as the new superintendent at the October meeting of the school board. Davidson commends former superintendent Darryl Pierce, who is retiring, for his excellent service over the past 13 …
Read More »Houghton Boys, Chassell Girls Take WestPAC CC Meet – Friday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue highlights for additional details. High School In high school volleyball last night… – Calumet dispatched L’Anse 3-0 (25-9, 25-10, 25-15). Lea Bjorn and Celia Kiilunen each had nine kills. Amber Johnson had 13 digs. – Lake Linden-Hubbell blanked Baraga 3-0 (25-11, 25-13, 25-13). Mariah Willmer had 11 kills, …
Read More »CLK Schools Selects New Superintendent, Receives CNC Mill Donation
CLK Schools has a new superintendent. Calumet High School principal Christopher Davidson was appointed to the position at the October meeting of the CLK Board of Education. Davidson fills the role vacated by the retirement of current superintendent Darryl Pierce. Davidson will assume his new position with the district on …
Read More »Houghton DPW Finishing Up Summer Projects
The Houghton Public Works Department is keeping busy. Over the past two weeks, City Manager Eric Waara says the department has repaired water services in the city, road crews have paved over 230 tons of blacktop on Portage Street and laid 100 tons of road patch on city streets. Waara …
Read More »Houghton Skatepark Construction Will Begin In The Spring
Plans are underway for the city of Houghton to have a downtown skatepark open by next summer. The contract to build the park was awarded to Spawn Ranch of Los Angeles, California and construction is set to begin in the spring. City manager Eric Waara says that a public hearing …
Read More »Changed Stop Signs Results In More Speeding On Houghton Avenue
The Houghton Police Department is concerned about motorists speeding on Houghton Avenue. Changes were made to stop sign orientations recently to make the road more bicycle friendly. Police Chief John Donnelly says the lack of stop signs has led to the speeding problem. The department plans to add signage on …
Read More »FinnU Volleyball Falls – Thursday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue highlights for additional details. High School In high school volleyball tonight… – Calumet plays at L’Anse. – Lake Linden-Hubbell entertains Baraga. – Ewen-Trout Creek travels to Watersmeet. In cross country, local teams will run at the WestPAC Finals at the Kilpela Farm. Gwinn is the latest …
Read More »Local Human Services Expo To Be Held At Copper Country Mall
HOUGHTON, Mich. – More than 20 organizations are coming together in the Copper Country Mall commons area to share information with residents about important services and resources available locally. The local Human Services EXPO takes place at the mall in Houghton on Tuesday, Oct. 24, from noon until 2 p.m. …
Read More »Fashion Show Fundraiser For Baraga County Shelter Home
The Baraga County Shelter Home is hosting a “Hearts and Hands” Fashion Show Fundraiser Monday, October 16 at the Baraga Lakeside Inn. The show features the clothing of Michigamme’s Crock & Rocker and begins with a browsing and social hour at 5p.m. accompanied by the music of local musician Belinda …
Read More »Red Jacket Jamboree At The Calumet Theatre
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Keweenaw National Historical Park, the Calumet Theatre is hosting the Red Jacket Jamboree this weekend. The jamboree is a live variety radio show, recorded in front of the theater audience, and will showcase music, poems and stories of the Copper Country and …
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