There are several offices in Houghton County up for election this November. To hear from the candidates for some of the top positions in the county, the League of Women Voters of the Copper County and the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Candidates Forum and Voter Registration Information …
Read More »Volunteer Orientation Being Held At Little Brothers–Friends of the Elderly
One great way to spend your time is by volunteering in the community. Little Brothers–Friends of the Elderly is hosting a new volunteer orientation meeting on Wednesday, September 28th. The training will take place at their office in Hancock starting at 6pm. Students, retirees, community members, families and professionals all …
Read More »Part of Front Street To Be Closed In Lake Linden
Village of Lake Linden residents need to be aware of an upcoming road closure. Starting Monday, September 26th, Front Street from 8th Street to the Bootjack Rd. (which is 9th Street) will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic for repairs to a water main and service laterals. Students and …
Read More »Raising Capital For Small Business
It’s a problem most small business owners are going to face at some point, where to find money to keep things moving forward. There are many options available and the State of Michigan wants to make sure entrepreneurs are aware of what they are. State of Michigan’s Examinations Manager Linda …
Read More »Destrampe Leads Lakes Past Glads – Friday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school volleyball last night… – Houghton v West Iron County – not reported. – Hancock v Chassell – not reported. – LLH defeated Ontonagon 3-0 (25-9, 25-8, 25-13). Alexa Destrampe had 17 kills. – Baraga v Dollar Bay …
Read More »KBIC Creates Great Lakes Unmanned Systems Center & Enhances Lifesaving Capability
By Jeffery Loman & Andy Chosa September 19, 2016 L’Anse Indian Reservation, MI – The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) is providing over $20,000 worth of robotic lifesaving equipment and training to enhance the water rescue capabilities of first responders in Marquette. In response to the tragedy that claimed the lives of two young people in …
Read More »Hancock Residents Double Amount Of Recyclables
Relatively smoothly, that’s how Hancock Public Works Director Bill Marlor described the first couple of weeks under the new curbside recycling process for Hancock. Marlor said residents are adjusting to the changes in pickup times and routes since Waste Management was contracted to handle trash and recycling services for the …
Read More »Changes Coming To Lake Superior Performance Rally
Changes are coming to the Lake Superior Performance Rally. A presentation was given to the Hancock City Council at their regular meeting Wednesday outlining some of those changes. Representatives say there has been a push by some to move the race out of the Copper Country to Marquette County. To …
Read More »Hancock Honors Hometown Heroes
Several hometown heroes were recognized at Wednesday’s Hancock City Council meeting. Corporal Robert Stites and officers Darick Coponen and David Outinen of the Hancock Police Department were presented the Life Saving Award by the city. On May 21st, they provided medical treatment on a Hancock man in cardiac arrest on …
Read More »Finlandia V’Ball Defeats Northland – Thursday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school volleyball tonight… – Houghton plays at West Iron County. – Hancock entertains Chassell. – Lake Linden-Hubbell hosts Ontonagon. – Baraga plays at Dollar Bay. – Ewen-Trout Creek travels to Bessemer. Finlandia The Finlandia University volleyball team …
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