UPDATE: Chamber President Brian Donnelly issued this statement today regarding the office hours of the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce: “The Chamber of Commerce has hired temporary office help to remain open for business as we transition to a new staff model. Combined with our active Board of Directors, we will …
Read More »Local Organizations Showcase Their Services
There are many services available to local residents, but how do residents get the help they need if they don’t know what services are out there? The Local Human Services Expo held at the Copper Country Mall brought together many of the agencies that are there for those that need …
Read More »Calumet, Houghton Tie for WestPAC VB Crown – Wednesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school volleyball last night… – Calumet swept Hancock 3-0. – Houghton defeated West Iron County 3-1. The Gremlins and Copper Kings will share the WestPAC title this season. – Chassell downed Ewen-Trout Creek 3-0. – Dollar Bay …
Read More »Former Calumet Hockey Player Sentenced to Three Years for Sexual Assault
Former Calumet hockey player Ben Johnson was sentenced today to three years in prison for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in a bar in Windsor, Ontario, more than three years ago. Johnson’s sentence was handed down by Windsor Superior Court Judge Kirk Munroe. The maximum sentence he could have received …
Read More »MDOT Pushes Back Quincy Street Expectations To This Afternoon
As work on the Michigan Department of Transportation’s US-41 (Reservation and Quincy streets) streetscape project winds down, traffic in downtown Hancock will revert to normal flow later today. The traffic change had been expected this morning. Final pavement markings are now expected to be completed today, with one-way northbound traffic …
Read More »Final Weekend Of Fall Clean Up Approaching
CITY OF HOUGHTON Fall Clean-Up City of Houghton residents may bring the following items to the City Garage at the corner of Technical Avenue and Gundlach Road and dispose of them. There is no attendant present. Drop off is by self-serve only. Activities will be recorded by camera. HOURS: September …
Read More »New Program Seeks To Bridge Gap In Senior Care
A new program is underway designed to make sure area seniors are being taken care of. Senior Reach provides home based help for older adults who may be sad, anxious, forgetful or showing sudden changes in behavior that are worrisome. Program coordinator Kelli Garrison says they are encouraging people to …
Read More »MI-Hunt Map Available For Hunters
As archery deer hunting season rolls on in Michigan, DNR officials are reminding hunters of its MI-Hunt map. Here’s Deer Management Specialist Chad Stewart. Stewart calls this an exciting time as deer are currently more active in the daytime, because they’re gearing up for the breeding season.
Read More »Pistons Claim Udrih, Waive McCallum
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school volleyball tonight… – Calumet plays at Hancock. – Dollar Bay travels to Bessemer. – Houghton visits West Iron County. – Baraga welcomes Ontonagon. – Ewen-Trout Creek plays at Wakefield-Marenisco. Finlandia The Finlandia University men’s soccer team …
Read More »Lake Linden-Hubbell Leads Mid-Eastern Conference All-Stars
The Mid-Eastern Conference champion Lake Linden-Hubbell Lakes dominated the league’s All-Star Team, which was announced late Monday. Brendan Middleton and Newberry’s John Paramski shared Offensive Back of the Year honors. The Lakes’ Stephen Dudenas was named Offensive Lineman of the Year. Andy Crouch was selected as Coach of the Year …
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