“What choice will you make?” That’s the theme of a new short film just released by the Portage Area Girl Scouts. The 7-minute mini-drama, titled “Chloe’s Choice”, tells the story of a student who is invited to go drinking with friends the same night her family plans to spend the …
Read More »New Day & Time For Treat Street
Treat Street in downtown Houghton is going to be a little different this year. The 8th annual event will still feature many of the businesses passing out candy and the haunted house at the city center. But instead of being on Friday, the event has been moved to Saturday. Lt. …
Read More »Lakes Conclude Perfect CMC Volleyball Season – Friday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School The regular high school volleyball season wrapped up last night… – At a triangular at Dollar Bay, Lake Linden-Hubbell defeated the Blue Bolts 3-0, and Ewen-Trout Creek 3-0. The Lakes finish the regular season unbeaten in Copper Mountain Conference …
Read More »Houghton Considers Creating Redevelopment Ready District
The City of Houghton is considering establishing a new zoning district. On Tuesday, the Planning Commission decided to recommend the creation a Redevelopment Ready District. The R-4 zoning designation would be for areas where redevelopment could occur to renovate or replace existing buildings. Houghton City Manager Eric Waara said the …
Read More »Houghton Prepares For Saturday’s Treat Street
The City of Houghton is making preparations for this weekend’s Treat Street. The 8th annual downtown Trick-or-Treating event brings roughly 2,000 kids to visit merchants along Shelden Avenue and tour the City Center’s haunted house. The event, which traditionally has been held on Friday nights, has been moved to Saturday. …
Read More »Houghton’s Fire Insurance Rating Upgraded
The City of Houghton is getting high marks from the agency that sets their Fire Insurance Rating. Houghton City Manager Eric Waara said the Insurance Services Office said the city’s Public Protection Classification was upgraded from a 6 to a 5. Waara said that rating is used to determine fire insurance …
Read More »Houghton Abandons Red Oak Lane
The City of Houghton is proceeding with the abandonment of Red Oak Lane, an undeveloped road within the subdivision project in West Houghton. By formally abandoning the seventy-foot wide right-of-way, including a sixty-foot radius cul-de-sac, the road can be realigned to fit the layout of the subdivision. A public hearing …
Read More »Pistons Drop NBA Opener – Thursday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School The regular high school volleyball season wraps up tonight… – Lake Linden-Hubbell and Ewen-Trout Creek play in a triangular at Dollar Bay. – Baraga and Wakefield-Marenisco play in a triangular at Chassell. – L’Anse travels to Ontonagon. MTU The …
Read More »Calumet Dominates WestPAC Volleyball All-Stars
Calumet swept all three major awards, as the Western Peninsula Athletic Conference All-Star Volleyball Team was announced this afternoon. Hailey Wickstrom was named Player of the Year. Amber Johnson received Defensive Player of the Year honors. Lisa Twardzik was named Coach of the Year. Calumet and Houghton finished in a first-place tie in …
Read More »Calumet Village Administrator Resigns
There are a number of changes coming to the leadership of the Village of Calumet. With positions of trustee, president and clerk all up for election in November, the Village will also be looking for a new Administrator. Current Administrator Rob Tarvis is resigning after two years on the job. …
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