A Lake Linden man is facing child sex charges, following an investigation by the Michigan State Police. Forty-three-year-old Erick John Alatalo was arraigned in 96th District Court in Marquette County Monday on charges of accosting a child for immoral purposes, child sexually abusive activity, and using a computer to commit …
Read More »Keweenaw County Commission Wrap: Keweenaw County 911 Committee Tower Audit Taking Place Next Week
Keweenaw County has tabled action for a change order to the sheriff’s new building project. The change order will install waterlines in the floor of the garage for the in-floor heating, and add additional space for parking between the sheriff office and garage. The county will look to receive bids …
Read More »Hancock Council Wrap: Mayor Paul LaBine Resigns
Hancock Mayor Paul LaBine has officially resigned from the city council ahead of being sworn in as the newly appointed Houghton county Prosecutor. LaBine’s position on the council is an at large position on the council until 2024. At the upcoming regular August council meeting the city council will appoint …
Read More »Keweenaw Public Safety Day Returns to the Mohawk Park
Public safety is often taken for granted, or is seen as a mystery that saves people’s lives. Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office will once again be hosting the Kewenaw County Public Safety Day. There will be various officers, personnel and equipment from multiple fire departments, law enforcement, an ambulance, the Keweenaw …
Read More »Hancock Public Schools Superintendent to Resign in September
Hancock Public Schools Superintendant, Steve Patchin will resign from his position with district. At the Hancock school board’s most recent meeting the board approved Pathcin’s resignation. His resignation will take effect September 30th. Patchin came into the district back in 2019, replacing then retiring Superintendent Kipp Beaudoin. Prior to his …
Read More »Copper Country Veterans Resource Fair Coming to the Calumet Colosseum
When a veteran comes home after deployment, re integrating back into civilian life can be difficult. And it can be just as difficult to navigate benefits veterans receive for their service. At the beginning of August, the Houghton County and Keweenaw County Veterans Service Offices plan to host a resource …
Read More »Late Wins for Tigers, Brewers – Thursday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. MLB Miguel Cabrera’s single in the sixth drove home the winning run, as the Tigers shaded the Royals last night 3-2. Cabrera’s knock drove home Matt Carpenter, whose single had tied the game moments earlier. Javier Báez homered earlier in the …
Read More »Butterfly Release Offers Opportunity to Grieve with the Community
Grief and sadness are feelings commonly felt following the death of a family member or friend. During periods of grief it is important to express those feelings, in order to move forward. Around the world butterflies are closely associated with the passing of a loved one. Even in north America. …
Read More »Commission Wrap Up: Houghton County Opposes Proposed State Wide Septic System Inspection Bill
Houghton County will send a letter addressing opposition to a proposed state wide septic system tax and inspection bill. House Bill 44-79, to address septic system inspections in the state of Michigan, is currently under review with the House Committee on Natural Resources, and would implement a tax fee schedule …
Read More »CCISD Elected Officers and Hired New Staff
The Copper Country Intermediate School District elected officers to the school board at their meeting last night. Karen Johnson of Lake Linden was elected as President; Gale Eilola of Pelkie as Vice-President; Nels Christopherson of Houghton as Treasurer; and Adam Loukus of Calumet as Secretary. Also serving on the Board …
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