HANCOCK, Mich., Nov. 10, 2016 – Dial Help, Inc., the only crisis intervention center in the Upper Peninsula, received $60,000 from the Portage Health Foundation (PHF) to offer mobile mental health crisis and intervention programming to Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon county residents and schools beginning this fall. Dial Help …
Read More »Ladies Night Tonight In Downtown Houghton
The streets of downtown Houghton will belong to the ladies this evening. Ladies Night returns to the city once again, with many of the businesses open and offering discounts and refreshments. Houghton Business Development Director Susie Landers says these ladies are there to shop and support local businesses. The evening’s …
Read More »TRIAD Returning To Houghton & Keweenaw Counties
Seniors are often the victim of crime, fraud and other scams from people that see them as easy targets. TRIAD is a collaboration of local seniors, senior programs and law enforcement that helps protect older residents from danger. Former chairperson and current historian of Baraga County TRIAD Oedith Harris said, …
Read More »Military-Friendly Michigan Tech Plan Veteran’s Day Services
Michigan Tech is again being named a Military Friendly school by Victory Media. Rob Bishop is the Director of Academic and Community Conduct at Michigan Technological University, which has been given the distinction for the third time. Michigan Tech is one of 1,160 schools to receive the Military Friendly designation. In …
Read More »Calumet Takes Volleyball Regional – Friday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School The Calumet High School volleyball team defeated Rudyard 3-1 in the regional final of the state tournament last night. The Copper Kings will face Traverse City St. Francis in the quarterfinals Tuesday at 7:00 at Charlevoix. The Calumet High …
Read More »Houghton Council Member Kurtz Retires
Winter isn’t here yet, but the City of Houghton is preparing for it. At last night’s meeting, the council was informed by City Manager Eric Waara that city crews have been working on road repairs and other projects to get ready for the winter season. The council OK’d the closing …
Read More »Makinen Says This Is His Last Term
Houghton County Prosecutor Michael Makinen says this will be his last term. Makinen was reelected following a campaign that saw him pitted against former county prosecutor Doug Edwards. Makinen said the campaign was tough because he’s not able to publicize why certain decisions are made as a prosecutor. Makinen said …
Read More »Bergman Says He’s Ready For Washington
Newcomer Jack Bergman will be one of nine Republicans, along with five Democrats, to represent the state of Michigan in Congress. The former Marine was elected Tuesday, defeating his Democrat opponent, Lon Johnson. Bergman says his prior military experience will be beneficial for veterans. Bergman says he looks forward to …
Read More »Sheriff McLean Begins SixthTerm
There’s not a new sheriff in town–that’s because voters reelected current Houghton County Sheriff Brian McLean to his sixth consecutive term on Tuesday. McLean has spent his entire law enforcement career in the Houghton area, a job he is happy to continue doing. Houghton County Sheriff Brian McLean said, “Oh, …
Read More »Pistons Fall, Calumet V’ball in Regional Final Tonight – Thursday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School The Calumet High School volleyball team meets Rudyard in the state tournament regional final tonight. The match begins at 5:30 at Gladstone. Finlandia The Finlandia University women’s hockey team lost to Northland College 4-3 last night. Alena Fiala had …
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