Hancock Public Schools has announced more details in the district’s plans to hire a full-time superintendent. Last week the district began offering an online survey asking for parents and the community’s priorities for the district’s board of education while working through the process of searching for a superintendent. On Friday …
Read More »Portage Lake District Library Seeks Individual to Fill a Board Seat Until 2026
The Portage Lake District Library has an opening on its board of directors. The library’s board of directors will seek a candidate to fill the term ending March 31st, 2026. Individuals interested in joining the Portage Lake District Library board of directors must be residents of the city of Houghton. …
Read More »MI-TRALE Treats More Than 60 Seniors to a Trip in the Backcountry
More than sixty seniors enjoyed a ride in the backcountry thanks to MI Trale and a large number of community members. Late last week MI-trale held the group’s 14 annual free senior color ride starting at the Ontonagon Fairgrounds. Seniors were dropped off for the day by a bus from …
Read More »East Hall Construction Work Begins Today
Michigan Tech University will begin construction work for the newest addition of residential space on campus. Construction will take place in the former Lot 10 located east of the Rozsa Center. Starting today crews will begin to set up temporary roadways and pathways. Pedestrian traffic is limited to the existing …
Read More »Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Holds 10th Annual Ride Against Abuse Tonight
For more than forty years the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home has provided services to domestic abuse victims in the Keweenaw Peninsula. The shelter home offers in-home services but has also provided over-the-phone services for many years. Sometimes it may not be safe for a victim to go to the …
Read More »Cabrera’s Career Ends with Tigers Win – Monday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. College Soccer The Michigan Tech soccer team dropped a 2-0 decision to 13th-ranked Grand Valley yesterday. The Northern women’s team outlasted a 90-minute lightning delay to defeat Davenport 3-0 yesterday. The Northern Michigan men’s soccer team fell 2-0 at Saint Cloud …
Read More »Tech Football Blanked at Homecoming – Sunday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In high school football Saturday…• Lake Linden-Hubbell couldn’t overcome a slow start, and fell to Forest Park 36-28. Danny Marcotte completed 15 of 25 passes for 192 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Marcotte also rushed 17 times for …
Read More »Copper Country Today – October 1, 2023
On this week’s edition of Copper Country Today: As Domestic Violence Awareness Month opens, Mary Niemela from the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter discusses the issue, their services, and activities they have planned. Hear the segment here. Dr. Tim Havens from Michigan Tech joins host Todd VanDyke for a discussion about …
Read More »Kings Stun Gremlins with Late Field Goal – Saturday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In high school football last night…• Calumet came from behind to earn a 17-16 victory over Houghton. The Copper Kings scored the only touchdown of the first half, on a 51-yard Cam Anderson run, and a Ben Anderson kick. …
Read More »Hancock Public Schools Seeks Snow Removal Bids for Upcoming Winter
Hancock public school seeks bids for the district’s snow removal for the upcoming winter months. The school district will need snow removed from areas like parking lots and entryways for the High School and Middle School building, as well as Barkell Elementary. Snow removal must be complete no later than …
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