Circle Power Vice President Chris Moore makes the case for the Scotia Wind Farm in Adams Township. Guardians of the Keweenaw Ridge provide the opposite viewpoint on the Scotia Wind Farm. Secretary James Mihelcic says there are a lot of reasons for Adams Township to reject the proposed project.
Read More »UPDATE: ICE BOWLING and SPEED SKATING results. Coronation video. Tech crowns royalty; special events results
The title of Royal Majesty was up for grabs inside the Rozsa Center Saturday night. The coronation ceremony began at 7:00 and highlighted “students for their excellence within the community and on campus.” Eight candidates vied for the crown. Abbie Bethune took home the Queen title. First runner up was …
Read More »Finlandia Women’s Hoops Falls to Christopher Newport – Monday Sports Wrap
High School In girls high school basketball tonight… • Houghton travels to Marquette. • Hancock journeys to West Iron County. • Jeffers tips off at Lake Linden-Hubbell. • Chassell visits Dollar Bay-Tamarack City. • Baraga plays at North Dickinson. • Ewen-Trout Creek heads south to Northland Pines. In boys hoops …
Read More »Copper Country Today 01-30-22
Ryan Heinonen joined the program to talk about being made the permanent CEO at UP Health Systems – Portage. He’s a Copper Country native and had most recently served as Chief Nursing Officer. The National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation has just released a documentary on the rerelease of the …
Read More »Gremlins, ‘Dogs Earn Trenton Hockey Wins – Sunday Sports Wrap
High School At the Trenton MIHL Showcase Saturday… • Hancock routed Rockford 6-1. • Houghton downed Orchard Lake St. Mary 4-2. Camden Markham had two goals and an assist. Landon Stevens and Gaborik Carlson each had a goal and two assists. Troy Povich got the win in net. • Calumet …
Read More »‘Dogs Wins at Trenton; Kings and Gremlins Fall – Saturday Sports Wrap
High School In high school hockey, Calumet, Houghton and Hancock are downstate for the Trenton MIHL Showcase. Yesterday… • Hancock defeated East Grand Rapids 5-2. Calvin Heinonen scored two goals and added two assists for the Bulldogs. Todd Anderson and Chad Nordstrom each had a goal and two assists, and …
Read More »Mohawk man arrested on drug charges
Mohawk’s Scott Pacetti was arrested Thursday after a year-long investigation into his drug dealing. He has been charged with 14 counts related to possessing or distributing a rash of narcotics, including heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, morphine, and MDMA (ecstasy). Detectives with the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team have conducted undercover drug …
Read More »Circuit Court sides with City of Houghton
An opinion in Kamin vs. City of Houghton was released Friday morning by the 12th Circuit Court. Judge Charles Goodman ruled in favor of the Houghton Planning Commission related to a dispute over its approval of a site plan for a potential Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant on an outlot between …
Read More »Snowmobilers urged to stay off portion of canal
It’s a common sight in winter to see snowmobiles criss-crossing the canal once the water freezes, but this year there are unusual dangers associated with the activity. The City of Houghton suggests that you stay on the designated trail system, which features a crossing on the lower level of the …
Read More »Health Department issuing free masks
The latest COVID-19 report from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department shows a significant decline in case count. For the seven-day period ending Wednesday, Houghton County dropped from 513 the week prior to 215. Baraga County fell to 75 cases and Keweenaw edged down to 19 from 23. The results …
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