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 …
Read More »Aspirus At Home Nurse Given Hero Award
CALUMET, Mich. – Aspirus at Home Registered Nurse, Pamela Aho, received special recognition recently for the “loving care” she provided for Calumet resident Beverly Holman. The Aspirus Hero program is a way for patients and families to say thank you for the care they received by an Aspirus provider, employee, …
Read More »Parade of Confections Fundraiser Friday
Looking for a special treat? Come out for the Parade of Confections fundraiser where there will be a live auction of decadent gourmet desserts. The Parade of Confections is an annual fundraiser for the Copper Country Community Arts Center in Hancock and will take place this Friday from 6-9pm at …
Read More »Weather Taking Its Toll On Snowmobile Challenge
The SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge brings together student engineers to see who can build the best performing snowmobile while reducing emissions and noise. A record number of teams are taking part in the weeklong competition being held at Michigan Tech’s Keweenaw Research Center. Meldrum-030817-1 Keweenaw Research Center Executive Director Jay …
Read More »Kings Advance, Gremlins and Jets Fall – Wednesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school girls regional semifinal basketball play last night… – Kenzie Wilkinson’s put-back of Natalie Ryckman’s missed three-point attempt at the buzzer gave Kalkaska 58-57 a victory over Houghton. The Gremlins opened up an early 11-point lead, but …
Read More »Trial Scheduled For School Lock-Down Suspect
The case against an Atlantic Mine man who caused a lock-down at an elementary school last November may be headed to trial. 30-year-old Niles Nathan Rothenberger appeared in Houghton County Circuit Court Monday for a pretrial. He has pled Not Guilty to the high court misdemeanor charge of possession of …
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