The Hancock City Council could select a new mayor at a special meeting to be held Monday evening. Former mayor and council member Paul LaBine recently resigned when he was appointed as Houghton County’s prosecuting attorney. State law prohibits anyone from holding both offices simultaneously. Monday’s special session will begin …
Read More »Woodland Hill Preschool Fall Enrollment Open
Woodland Hill Preschool is accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year. Woodland Hill, formerly the Michigan Tech Preschool, is beginning its 65th year, and is the oldest preschool in the region. It focuses on play-based education. For information about the school, and enrollment details, click here.
Read More »Carpenter Goes Deep Twice in Tigers’ Win – Sunday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. MLB The Tigers knocked 12 hits on their way to a 6-2 victory over the Red Sox Saturday. Spencer Torkelson had two singles, a double, and a home run. Kerry Carpenter had two homers, and Eric Haase also went deep. Matt …
Read More »Copper Country Today – August 13, 2023
On this week’s Copper Country Today program: Rozsa Center director Mary Jennings talks with host Todd VanDyke about the upcoming entertainment season, and their new “pay as you are able” pricing system. Listen to the discussion here. On this segment of Copper Country Today, 110th District Republican State Representative Greg …
Read More »Lions, Packers Win Preseason Openers – Saturday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. MLB The Tigers got just two hits in a 5-2 loss to the Red Sox last night. One of those hits was a solo home run by Kerry Carpenter. The other was an RBI single by Riley Greene. Tarik Skubal pitched …
Read More »Houghton County Fair Issues Deadlines Reminder
With the Houghton County Fair less than two weeks away, officials have posted an updated about registration deadlines. The fair office at the Houghton County Arena will be open extended hours Monday, August 14th to Thursday, August 17th, to facilitate registration. The office will be open from 12 noon to …
Read More »Gogebic Community College Considered a Veteran Friendly School by the Michigan Veteran’s Affair Agency
Gogebic Community College earns high marks as a veteran friendly school by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. The community college, with two campuses (Ironwood and Houghton), was awarded a silver level by MVAA for recognition of its commitment to supporting the needs of student veterans and dependents. GCC joins a …
Read More »Copper Country Associated Artists to Highlight Three Artists, Instead of One at this Year’s Eagle Harbor Art Fair
Houses feel more like home with unique art on the walls. And there is no better chance to find one of a kind paintings, wood carvings, posters or photographs than one of the region’s most exciting art weekends. Eagle Harbor’s Art fair this weekend will bring together over 70 local …
Read More »Copper Country Gem and Mineral Show Returns to Houghton Elementary School
When Lake Superior was formed thousands of years a go by lava and glaciers, nature left behind numerous treasures in the surrounding earth. The Keweenaw Peninsula and Lake Superior basin are both must visit places for any rock or mineral collector seeking out a valuable gem, banded Lake Superior agate …
Read More »Suspect Dead in Chippewa County After Shooting a Deputy U.S. Marshall During Attempted Arrest
A Deputy U.S. Marshal was shot in Chippewa County while attempting to remove endangered children from a home. On Wednesday local law enforcement departments, including Chippewa County Sheriff, MSP Troopers, the FBI – Detroit field office, and U.S. Border Patrol agents, responded to a call for an officer shot on …
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