The Calumet Theater is gearing up for a packed fall schedule. This weekend the theater will bring in entertainer and songwriter, Tim Lorsch, for his newest performance, the Suitcase. Lorsch is the son of Jewish immigrants who escaped the tragedy coming to Europe, in world war two. Lorsch, while in …
Read More »Osceola Township is Working on a New Recreation Plan
Osceola Township will update their 5 year recreation plan. The township is working with the Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region to update the recreation plan. WUPPDR will help guide the township through preparing for a new recreation plan, which will help the township take advantage of specific grants …
Read More »Hancock Updates Fine Schedule, Will Work with Weidner to Sell Business & Technology Park Lots, Police Chief Wayne Butler Retiring
Hancock will work with Kristine Weidner to sell the first five lots in the Business and Technology Park. The plan is to offer up lots 9, 11, 13, 17 and 18, three of which are near the front of the park and the other two are near the back. Each …
Read More »Tigers’ Rookies Power Comeback Win – Thursday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school volleyball tonight… • Houghton entertains Westwood – coverage will begin around 6:10 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf. • Calumet travels to Iron Mountain. • Hancock welcomes Jeffers. • Lake Linden-Hubbell hosts Bessemer. …
Read More »Connect with the Community at Kestner Park for the 906 Families Suicide Prevention Picnic
The local Communities that Care Coalition are hosting their sixth annual Families of 906 Suicide Prevention Picnic. Suicide is a difficult conversation to talk about, even among those someone is close with. Each year the coalition holds the event to help connect people in the community who may feel out …
Read More »Geeks will Flock to Michigan Tech this Weekend
Comic books, superheroes, DC vs Marvel and so much more are coming to Michigan Tech’s campus this weekend. Comic books have have influenced other forms of media in recent years, exemplified by the rise of Marvel studios, and DC comics hitting the silver screen and appearing on television networks and …
Read More »Last Week’s Assault Victim has Died
The victim of last week’s Arbor Green Apartments assault has died. The Houghton Police Department reports that the victim died from injuries sustained during the assault. A 19 year old man from Houghton has been arrested. He was charged last Friday with assault with intent to murder. The Houghton County …
Read More »Canal View Administrator Kim Salmi Hopes to Open Up a Conversation on Moving Long Term Care Facilities Forward Post Pandemic
Long term care facilities (LTCs) are facing numerous challenges, which are beginning to pile atop one another. Late last week Canal View’s Administrator, with the backing of the facilities board of directors, posted a letter to their facebook page, hoping to open up a conversation on how long term care …
Read More »Hancock’s Council to Consider Parking Fine Changes Tonight
Hancock’s city council will consider changing the price of parking and other various small fines tonight. City Manger Mary Babcock is expected to present the new fine amounts, after working the police department to study other municipalities of similar size and make up. Additionally city council will consider continuing their …
Read More »Feeding America Truck will Arrive in Ontonagon Today
A third semi truck from Feeding America will stop in Ontonagon at the village fire hall. The mobile food pantry will begin at noon today. Residents will not have to show proof of need to pick up food supplies. The mobile food pantry is brought to the community by the …
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