With the increase in drug activity in the Copper County, so too has the number of people overdosing gone up. A recent string of overdoses, including multiple fatalities, has local residents demanding that someone put a stop to the drug epidemic. Law enforcement officers agree that there has been an …
Read More »Family Sets Up Go Fund Me Account For Two Children Injured In Crash
A three-vehicle accident Wednesday night in L’Anse Township sent three people, including two children, to the hospital. According to the Baraga County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. on US-41 near Canyon Falls. A northbound vehicle driven by 32-year-old Ryan Thomas of Marquette, collided head-on with a …
Read More »Calumet Girls Fall in Regional Final – Friday Sports Update
High School In girls basketball, Calumet’s season ended with a narrow 50-47 loss to St. Ignace in the regional championship game last night. It was tight game from start to finish. Calumet led by a point at halftime. The Saints were up by five with less than a minute to …
Read More »White Out Leads To Multi-Vehicle Accident
A three-vehicle accident Wednesday night in L’Anse Township sent three people, including two children, to the hospital. According to the Baraga County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. on US-41 near Canyon Falls. A northbound vehicle driven by Ryan Thomas, 32, of Marquette, collided head-on with a …
Read More »Volunteers Still Needed For Great Bear Chase
The Great Bear Chase takes place this weekend on Swedetown Trails in Calumet. U.P. Health System—Portage Health and Fitness Manager Angela Luskin says things are looking great for the race. Luskin-030817-1 Volunteers are who make the race possible and there are still some needs for this weekend. Luskin-030817-2 Information to …
Read More »Houghton City Council Receives Update On Upcoming Lakeshore Drive Project
Requests for Bids for the extensive Lakeshore Drive reconstruction project are expected to go out next week. The Houghton City Council received an update on the project at their regular meeting Wednesday. Chris Holmes from U.P. Engineers & Architects gave the presentation detailing the water and sewer work that will …
Read More »Houghton To Take Part In State Progressive Communities Program
The city of Houghton will participate in the state of Michigan’s Redevelopment Ready Communities Program. As part of the program, Houghton will follow six best practices set by the state for progressive communities. Houghton City Manager Eric Waara said some of those practices the city would have to focus on …
Read More »Safer Drop Off/Pickup Area Needed At Houghton Elementary School
A bond proposal will go toward making picking up and dropping off kids at Houghton Elementary School easier and safer. Part of a $1.9 million project for the school, the parking lot and walkways would be renovated so parents can drop kids off behind the school using a newly constructed …
Read More »Hockey Kings to Semis; Hoops Kings Win District – Thursday Sports Wrap
High School The Calumet Copper Kings are headed to the state hockey semifinals, following a decisive 7-3 victory over Big Rapids last night. Rory Anderson put the Kings on the board in the opening minute. Calumet led 2-1 at the first intermission. The Kings put the game away in the …
Read More »State representatives form new Second Amendment Caucus
A bipartisan group of state representatives, led by co-chairs Reps. Jim Runestad, Michele Hoitenga and Scott Dianda today announced the formation of a new Second Amendment Caucus. The caucus is comprised of 42 members of the Michigan House of Representatives who are committed to defending and advancing the right to …
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