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 …
Read More »Empty The Shelters This Saturday
Hundreds of pets across the state are expected to find forever homes this Saturday. It’s part of the BISSELL Pet Foundation effort to Empty The Shelters, and it includes the Copper Country Humane Society. The Grand Rapids-based nonprofit will pay adoption fees at more than 75 shelters and rescue organizations …
Read More »WestPAC Football Expansion Continues
Click on the blue highlights for additional details. High School In high school volleyball last night… – Houghton blanked L’Anse 3-0. – Hancock fell to West Iron County 3-1. – Calumet swept Negaunee 3-0 (25-10, 25-13, 25-11). – Chassell v Bessemer – not reported. – Ontonagon v Ewen-Trout Creek – …
Read More »Sale Of Keweenaw Mountain Lodge Put On Hold
A complaint to the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office concerning a possible sale of the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge to Anthony Lane Partners (ALP) has led to a pause in the sale process. Keweenaw County had agreed to accept ALP’s Intent To Purchase proposal which opened the doors to discuss a …
Read More »All Ladies Invited To Free ‘Fun & Fancy – Girls & Pearls’ Aspiring Women Event In Houghton
LAURIUM, Mich. – An elegant evening with black tablecloths and live classic guitar music awaits all ladies at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics’ next Aspiring Women event. The Fun & Fancy – Girls & Pearls FREE Girls’ Night Out takes place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17, …
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