The annual Copper Country Rock and Mineral Show returns to the Houghton Elementary School this weekend. The event features gems, minerals, rocks, jewelry and historic mining stock certificates from the Keweenaw and around the world. There will be grab bags for kids, and opportunities for them to search for copper …
Read More »Baraga County Fair Begins
The Baraga County Fair begins today at the fairgrounds in Pelkie. The next three days will feature several great attractions at the fair, including the Junior Horse Show, Chicken Poop BINGO, live music and fireworks. Friday begins with the Senior Day Program at the Performance Hall, followed by the presentation …
Read More »Antlerless Deer License Applications On Sale Until Monday
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that the application period for antlerless deer licenses ends Monday, Aug. 15. Hunters may apply for one license in any open deer management unit (DMU) statewide; a nonrefundable $5 fee is charged at the time of application. Hunters may apply online at …
Read More »Long-time Calumet Village Employee To Be Honored By Dianda
A long-time employee of the Village of Calumet will be honored next week by State Representative Scott Dianda. After 43-years working at the Village Hall, Dominic Zubiena is retiring. A press release from Dianda’s office says Zubiena began working for the Village of Calumet in 1971 for the Street Department. …
Read More »Brewers Score in Every Inning – Friday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. MLB The Detroit Tigers had yesterday off, and begin a series against the Rangers at Texas tonight. Anibal Sanchez will pitch against Yu Darvish. Hear the first pitch at 8:05 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY. Cleveland won yesterday, so the …
Read More »Helping The Victims Of The Shelden Avenue Apartments Fire
There is still no word as to the cause of the fire at a building in downtown Houghton nearly two weeks ago. Houghton City Manager Eric Waara said the city is waiting for the report from the State Fire Marshall. In the meantime, efforts are underway to help those who …
Read More »Houghton Looks To Crack Down On Rental License Violations
The City of Houghton is taking steps to make sure rental units do not have more tenants than they are allowed. In much of the city’s residential neighborhood, property owners may be issued an R1 Renter’s License with the restriction that no more than two unrelated people live there at …
Read More »McLain State Park Open House This Saturday
Here are some images of McLain State Park Campground: Officials with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are in the process of updating their master plan for McLain State Park and they’re asking for the public’s input on their plans. The DNR is going to display three master plan concepts …
Read More »A Visit To The Jacobsville Lighthouse Inn
It’s one of only a handful privately owned lighthouses in the Upper Peninsula. Mike and Cherie Ditty bought the Jacobsville Lighthouse near the east entrance to the Portage River in 2004 and turned it into a bed a breakfast. Owner of the Jacobsville Lighthouse Inn Mike Ditty said, “Most of …
Read More »Tech Athletic HOF Inductees Announced – Thursday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. MLB The Tigers’ bullpen faltered again last night, as Detroit fell to the Seattle Mariners 3-1. Team aces Justin Verlander and Felix Hernandez matched pitch for pitch through the first seven innings, each allowing one run. Justin Wilson relieved Verlander in the eighth. …
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