Officials at Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) are assuring the public that they will not be closing in light of SkyWest’s decision to drop service. The regional carrier is looking to pull out of 29 terminals in the Essential Air Service network at the behest of partner United Airlines. The …
Read More »Grand Traverse County releases information on Coppo arrest
Following a Freedom of Information Act request, more details are coming to light surrounding the arrest of Houghton County Undersheriff Kevin Coppo. Security at The Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Traverse County called law enforcement to report a two-vehicle collision in the hotel’s parking lot just after 1:45 AM on …
Read More »Keweenaw Commissioners table discussion on sewage lagoons
Wednesday’s meeting of the Keweenaw County Board of Commissioners was a short one, clocking in at just 10 minutes. The group tabled a discussion on the sewage lagoons located at Mount Horace Greeley, although the issue still looms and member Del Rajala says that it needs to be addressed in …
Read More »EGLE supporting scrap tire drop off in Calumet
Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) is spending nearly $675,000 to fund scrap tire collections across the state, including one site in the Copper Country. Calumet Township will receive $2,150, which is in addition to $50,000 being spent on a UP-wide effort through the Superior Watershed Partnership. …
Read More »Ewen-Trout Creek Claims Boys Hoops District Crown – Thursday Sports Wrap
High School Ewen-Trout Creek won a boys Division Four regional basketball title last night, defeating North Central 56-44. Eric Abramson scored 31 for the Panthers, who opened up a big early lead, then held off a late Jets charge. Ewen-Trout Creek will play Rudyard in the quarterfinals Tuesday. The site …
Read More »District Court Looking to Increase Security Measures
At the meeting of the whole last week, county department heads were asked to submit their annual list of items needed to improve department efficiently and work progress. Many departments have already submitted their lists to the county’s controller, Elizabeth Bjorn, but she is still waiting for list from just …
Read More »Daylight savings time on verge of being permanent
A bill just two lines in length threatens to cause some major changes across the Upper Peninsula. The Sunshine Protection Act passed the United States Senate earlier this week unanimously. Given the support for the measure in the upper chamber, it is hard to imagine the House of Representatives will …
Read More »New review process for Line 5 tunnel beginning
The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District has opted to complete an Environmental Impact Statement regarding the proposed Line 5 tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac. The process is the most comprehensive review of its kind conducted by the agency. The permit review is only for the changes …
Read More »Calumet council addresses several maintenance projects
Calumet’s Village Council meeting Tuesday began with a public hearing addressing the final status of the Elm Street infrastructure project. It was carried out with help from the State of Michigan’s Community Development Block Grant program. In total, roughly $1.6 million was spent with the Village of Calumet contributing $144,581. …
Read More »Baraga Girls Head to State Semifinals – Wednesday Sports Wrap
High School The Baraga High School girls basketball team is headed to the state semifinals in East Lansing, after a 57-40 victory over Pickford last night. The Vikings took control early, and led by 17 at halftime. Kylie Michaelson led Baraga with 15 points, and Reide Osterman added 14. The …
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