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Clean-Up Completed at Calumet Fire Site

More than a year after a fire destroyed three buildings in Calumet’s historic downtown, environmental clean-up of the site has been completed. The blaze broke out on the evening of May 21, 2021. It leveled three buildings in the 100 block of Fifth Street, and left around 30 apartment-dwellers homeless. …

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Light Agenda for Houghton City Council Tonight

The Houghton city council will address what appears to be a light agenda at its meeting this evening. Council members will be asked to approve contractor payments for the ongoing sewer system upgrade, and a minor change to the city’s parking enforcement ordinance. To see the agenda and related documents, …

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Slight Increase in Local COVID-19 Cases

COVID-19 cases rose slightly in the Copper Country last week.  Updated figures released yesterday by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services showed 122 new confirmed cases in Houghton, Keweenaw, Ontonagon and Baraga Counties, 10 more than in the previous week. Baraga County was responsible for the increase, with …

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Federal Grants Will Boost Local Sewer Projects

Several Copper Country communities will receive federal help to fund sewage system improvements. The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development announced the loans and grants yesterday. The North Houghton County Water and Sewage Authority will receive a $4,620,000 loan to repair and replace lines, and make the existing treatment …

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Crew Wins in 9th; Tigers Fall in 10th – Wednesday Sports Wrap

Click on the highlighted scores for more game information. Twilight Baseball League In Copper Country Twilight Baseball League play last night… • REL-Mohawk Technology v Houghton Building Supply-Stanton – suspended. • Northern Driveline v Garnet Garage – suspended. Fast Pitch Softball In Copper Country Fast Pitch Softball League play last …

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Learn the Ins and Outs of Cottage Food Law with the MSU Extension Office Tonight

A lot of small businesses start small, from the inside of a home garage, or a kitchen oven. Tonight at the MSU extension office, you can learn what it takes to sell food products to the public under Michigan Cottage Food Law. This workshop combines the business and food safety …

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Michigan Tech and Michigan State Present Economic Benefits from Using Mass Timber Innovations

Michigan Tech and Michigan State universities are both working on developing solutions for using mass timber throughout Michigan. Michigan Tech has taken on the role of research and development for cross laminated timber. Mass timber has grown in popularity throughout the world, and demand in the United States has increased …

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Bridge Maintenance Resumes Today

Continuing repair work on the Houghton-Hancock Bridge will slow traffic again over the next several days. Mechanical and electrical work will require multiple test lifts today and tomorrow. When required, lifts will take place at the top of the hour and the bottom of the hour.  Meanwhile, structural repairs will …

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Nine Façade Grants Awarded in L’Anse; Mystery Hydrant Painter Sought

Nine businesses in the village of L’Anse will get help from the Downtown Development authority to spruce up their buildings. The DDA had planned to award five grants in this year’s façade program. At last night’s council meeting, village manager Bob LaFave said they increased the number because of the …

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