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VFW Posts and American Legion Halls Joining the Copper Country Veterans Resource Fair

Local veterans groups play key roles in community throughout the Keweenaw Peninsula. Some often host charitable dinners, support local high school scholarships, and are well represented during parades throughout the summer. These groups also work on community projects, and spend time sharing stories at the VFW or American Legion halls. …

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Copper Shores Community Picnic Moves to L’Anse Waterfront This Year

Last year’s community wide picnic was so much fun, Copper Shores Community Health Foundation plans to return with the event. But this year, the picnic will move to L’Anse at the waterfront park. The community picnic brings together families and the community for a day of fun and relaxation. While …

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Houghton Council Preview: Parking Ordinance and Fees Public Hearing Tonight

New rules and fees for parking may be coming to Houghton. At tonight’s council meeting the city will consider approving updates to the parking ordinance and fee schedule. The fee schedule will include updates to 24 hour parking permits, with overnight options for 6 months, the school year, and a …

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Houghton Planning Commission Wrap

Houghton’s planning commission will encourage the city council to go after a municipal buildings grant, focusing on improvements to Dee Stadium. City Manager Eric Waara plans to submit a grant application with the Michigan Labor and Economic Opportunity department for the Community Center Grant program. Next month the planning commission …

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Late Comebacks for Tigers, Brewers Fall Short – Wednesday Sports Wrap

Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. MLB The Tigers fell behind early, made a late bid to catch up, but lost 7-6 to the Angels in 10 innings last night. Eduardo Rodriguez couldn’t make it through the fifth inning, and gave up four runs. Trailing 6-2 in …

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Boil Water Alert Posted for Atlantic Mine

As received from the Adams Township Public Works Department: Due to a drop in pressure in the Adams Township water supply (Atlantic Mine only), bacterialcontamination may have occurred in the water system. Bacteria are generally not harmful andare common throughout our environment. Corrective measures are currently being undertakento correct the …

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KBIC Land Settlement Act Wins Senate Committee Approval

A federal bill that would compensate the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community for land illegally taken from it a century ago has advanced in the United States Senate. The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2023 was passed without discussion last week by the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, as part …

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Hancock Planning Commission Wrap: Members Updated on Progress with the Master Plan

Hancock’s master plan analysis with Progressive Engineers and Architects is nearly finished. Last night the planning commission met with officials from Progressive Engineers and architects to review their findings so far from the April and May master plan public input sessions. James Killborn, an associate planner with the urban planning …

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L’Anse Designates ORV Trail Section

The Village of L’Anse has officially recognized a section of ORV trail that has been frequently used for some time. The stretch runs along US-41, from east of the Hilltop Restaurant to the west edge of the village limits, with a spur down the old rail grade to the bridge …

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Skubal Strong as Tigers Dump Giants – Tuesday Sports Wrap

Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. MLB Tarik Skubal turned in five strong innings, as the Tigers stopped the Giants 5-1 yesterday. Skubal allowed just two hits and struck out nine, and earned his first win since undergoing major surgery a year ago. Riley Greene had three …

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