The fundraising goal for building a skatepark in Houghton is within reach. Houghton, MI Skatepark will receive a matching grant of $50,000 from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, if they can raise $50,000 themselves by June 9th. Group Co-founder Alex Aho says the campaign is run through Patronicity, which is a …
Read More »New Book Looks At Life Of Preston Tucker
A new book out by author Steve Lehto looks at the effort of one man who nearly made the most out of the American Dream. “Preston Tucker and His Battle To Build The Car Of Tomorrow” tells the story of Tucker’s ambition and near success of starting his own car …
Read More »Beloved Hancock Ball Player Dies
One of Hancock’s all-time most beloved ball players has died. Lifelong resident Gordy Schaaf passed away Sunday evening at U.P. Health System—Portage at the age of 89. The softball field at the Hancock Driving Park bears his name and a sign was dedicated last summer in his honor. Gordy said …
Read More »Team CC Wins National Tourney – Tuesday Sports Wrap
Click on the bold scores for more details. Team CC Team Copper Country rode a strong finish to a 5-2 victory over the Clarence, New York, Mustangs in the U-18 Tier Two national championship game yesterday afternoon. The Mustangs took an early lead six minutes into the game. Jed Pietila’s …
Read More »Open House At E.B. Holman School To Show Renovations
Stanton Township Public Schools will be having an open house today at the E.B. Holman School from 6:00-7:00 p.m. to allow public, community members, and families a chance to explore their new renovations. There will be a short presentation at 6:00 p.m. followed by refreshments and a chance to tour …
Read More »Porcupine Mountains CVB Seeks Waterfall Photos In New Contest
Visitors to the Porcupine Mountains and Ontonagon County in Michigan’s scenic Upper Peninsula this spring and summer will find dozens of waterfalls, from rushing juggernauts like Bond Falls to the calmer cascades nestled in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Now, waterfall seekers have a chance to win a getaway …
Read More »Sheriff Officially Notifies County Again Of Continued Jail Overcrowding
Overcrowding at the Houghton County Jail has led to the sheriff once again invoking the Emergency Powers Act. Sheriff Brian McLean has advised county officials that the jail has remained at full or above capacity for the entire first week of April. The notification follows the County Jail Overcrowding State …
Read More »Body Of Missing Hancock Man Found
The search for a missing Hancock man is over. The body of 33-year-old Kenneth Ryan Clark was found Saturday in the Portage Canal. The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office says two people were walking along the trail on Lakeshore Drive near the Kestner Waterfront Park just before 2:00pm. They noticed what …
Read More »Nordstrom’s OT Shot Sends Team CC to Final – Monday Sports Wrap
Click on the bold scores for more details. Team CC Alex Nordstrom’s second goal of the evening gave Team Copper Country a 3-2 overtime victory over the West Chester Quakers last night, and a berth in the 18U Tier II 3A national championship game. Team CC played from behind most of …
Read More »Team CC Advances to Quarters – Sunday Sports Wrap
Click on the bold scores for more details. Team CC Team Copper Country advanced to the quarterfinals of the 18U Tier Two national tournament with a 6-2 victory over the Foothills Flyers from Littleton, Colorado, on Saturday. Team CC fell behind early, after giving up their first goal of the …
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