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Houghton waiting on decision regarding potential KFC

A case was argued last week in 12th Circuit Court that will determine the future of a potential Kentucky Fried Chicken location on Houghton’s west side. The proposed site is an outlot located between Tadych’s Marketplace and Evangel Community Church. The site plan review was approved by Houghton’s Planning Commission …

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Adams Township hosts public meeting on zoning ordinance

Representatives from the Adams Township Board of Trustees and Planning Commission, along with attorney Kevin Maki presided over a public hearing on a new zoning ordinance Tuesday evening. Maki said the township’s version clocks in at around seven pages. He says it is short, concise, easy to understand, and generally …

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Calumet Theatre announcing 2022 raffle

The Calumet Theatre will host a special screening of Brewster’s Millions Friday night, immediately following an announcement about the organization’s annual fundraiser. Jacob Mihelich from the Friends of the Calumet Theatre says this year’s raffle is a format that has never been tried before. I’m chairing our annual fundraiser this …

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Michigan Tech Ride The Waves program continues GM partnership

The Michigan Tech Great Lakes Research Center stresses educational outreach, with one of the most popular options being a chance to climb on board the research vessel Aggasiz. One of the key corporate partners to ensure the opportunity exists is General Motors, a supporter of the Ride the Waves program …

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Vacancy opening up on Hancock Council

Hancock Councilman Will Lytle will be resigning from the body at Wednesday’s meeting. Since he was awarded his doctorate from Michigan Tech, various interview opportunities have opened up outside of the Copper Country for Lytle. The opening means the council will soon be accepting applications for the seat. To be …

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COVID test results slow to come back

It is taking longer to get test results back for COVID-19 samples than the length of the actual isolation period for a person suspected to be positive for the disease. Commissioner Glenn Anderson asked about testing available in the wake of the omicron surge at Monday’s Western Upper Peninsula Health …

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MTU Hoops Teams Sweep NMU – Tuesday Sports Wrap

High School In boys high school basketball last night… • Dollar Bay-Tamarack City outpointed Republic-Michigamme 56-32. • Lake Linden-Hubbell downed Baraga 58-32. • Ewen-Trout Creek v Hurley – no report. In girls action… • Houghton turned back Westwood 63-41. Stella Wickstrom led the Gremlins with 19 points and 15 rebounds. …

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Inmate walks away from work crew

Update: Harri was located and returned to the Houghton County Jail according to a department release shortly after 6:30 PM. The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the MSP Calumet Post, Laurium Police Department, MSP K-9, and Superior Search and Rescue. Houghton County Sheriff’s Department personnel are actively searching …

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Laurium hires new manager

Laurium’s new manager comes from a background in aerospace and the defense industry. Now her goal is to strap a rocket to the back of the village as it attempts a comeback story. Laurium has changed from an administrator role to village manager for the first time in its history, …

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More groups file suit against redistricting commission

Late last week several groups filed suit against the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, alleging partisan bias. Drawing districts that are competitive is part of the mandate for the group, but there are many other factors to consider, including adherence to the Federal Voting Rights Act and attempting to keep …

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