The VA Medical Center has a program that allows eligible veterans to continue to receive care even when they are away from the area for extended periods of time. It’s called the Traveling Veterans Program and it’s one of the many programs explained at a series of town halls being …
Read More »The Do’s & Don’t’s Of Recycling
Curbside Recycling is underway in Houghton and residents are encouraged to participate. But what if you are unsure of what can be recycled? That’s David Hall from the Copper Country Recycling Initiative. Recyclables can be placed in any container as long what’s in it can be seen. It’s best to …
Read More »Join The Big 150 Parade In Calumet
The Calumet Township “Big 150” Sesquicentennial Parade will step off this Saturday at 11:00 AM. Starting off in Laurium and heading into downtown Calumet, the parade should be a remarkable sight, but why simply watch the parade? Main Street Calumet Executive Director Leah Polzien invites you to take part. Three …
Read More »Deer Lake Dedication This Sunday
The Houghton Keweenaw Conservation District along with the Stewards of Bete Grise Preserve are hosting the dedication of their newest addition to the Bete Grise Preserve – Deer Lake. The dedication will take place Sunday at 2:00pm at Point Isabelle Park. The park is located on the Gay-Lac La Belle …
Read More »Tigers Fall Again – Wednesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. MLB The Detroit Tigers’ slide continued last night, with a 6-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals. Justin Verlander gave up five runs over seven innings. He allowed just four hits, but three were home runs. Detroit got just three hits …
Read More »Health & Wellness Fair At Downtown Houghton Farmer’s Market
In addition to providing fresh and local whole foods to the community, the Downtown Houghton Farmer’s Market believes it has the unique opportunity to support community outreach, education, and wellness activities. The Downtown Houghton Farmer’s Market will host a Health and Wellness Fair today from 3:30-5:30p. Participants in attendance include: …
Read More »Getting Ready For The Great Deer Chase
Bicyclists will take it off-road this coming Saturday as the Great Deer Chase returns to Calumet. Leading the Big 150 Parade, Race Director Marc Norton says over a hundred mountain bikes will head out from Laurium. The bikes will then head to the trails from there and return later to …
Read More »Trimountain Man Injured In Accident
A Trimountain man was taken to the hospital Monday afternoon after his vehicle struck a tree. The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a one–vehicle accident on Chassell Painesdale Road around 1:00 p.m. 33–year–old Jeremy Brusso was reportedly traveling eastbound when he lost control of his 2002 Buick Century. The vehicle …
Read More »Houghton Firefighters Hope To “Fill The Boot”
Members of the Houghton Fire Department and their families will be out and about Tuesday afternoon for their annual Fill The Boot fundraiser. For the fourth year in a row, Houghton Fireman Buck Foltz says folks will be at various traffic stops today from 4pm to 6pm. Donations go to help …
Read More »Wolverine Wins Twilight Title – Tuesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. MLB The Detroit Tigers lost to the Kansas City Royals 3-1 last night. Daniel Norris pitched into the sixth inning, gave up two runs, and took the loss. Detroit’s only score came on a 400-foot home run by J.D. Martinez. The Tigers …
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