The Houghton County Land bank is seeking developers for a number of properties in the Calumet- Laurium area. The land bank is seeking sealed competitive bids for the proposals with each property. The Land bank will provide demolition services for removal and clean up for the eight properties. An optional …
Read More »Winter is Coming, Road Salt has Arrived in the Copper Country
The unofficial sign of winter was dropped off in the Keweenaw peninsula yesterday evening. Last night the Alogma Conveyor dropped off this season’s salt for the different counties and municipalities road commissions. This year the Houghton County Road commission has ordered 1,400 tons of road salt. About the average the …
Read More »Tim Lorsch Brings His Performance, The Suitcase, to Calumet
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 …
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