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Calumet Theatre Company Board President Dan Jamison says the operating entity for the venerable historic building has agreed to a new insurance policy for the venue. Not only is the coverage more comprehensive than its predecessor, it is specifically tailored for the entertainment industry. Jamison says a copy has been …

High School The MacInnes Holiday Classic opened with a pair of thrillers last night… • In game one, Houghton overcame a four-goal deficit to edge North Fond du Lac 7-6 in overtime. Camden Markham got the Gremlins off to a good start with an early power play goal, but the …

A new business advertisement may have been too hot for a prime location on Sharon Avenue. The Fire Station Cannabis Company has partially dismantled a large sign near the intersection of Sharon and Ridge Road. Houghton City Manager Eric Waara says it isn’t gone for good yet. Waara says he …

At around 1:15 AM Christmas Eve a 30-year-old Pennsylvania man allegedly shot two men at a cabin in Marenisco, killing one. Gogebic County Sheriff’s Office is the lead investigative agency, and put out a press release on the incident detailing the charges. Nicholas Millard of Spring Mills, Pennsylvania faces four …

Thursday and Friday afternoons were busy ones at the Portage Health Foundation offices in Hancock, as representatives from several nonprofits picked up their Giving Tuesday donations. Twenty-two organizations took part, receiving almost $650,000 once the match from PHF was figured in. The total was roughly $50,000 more than last year. …

Above freezing temperatures were still in place at 8:00 Christmas Eve as a group gathered on 7th Street in Calumet to pay homage to the victims of the Italian Hall tragedy. Conditions were just right for a somber group singing of Silent Night. The short ceremony was presided over by …

Houghton Community Broadcasting is teaming up with the Copper Country Humane Society again this year for 12 Pets of Christmas. Beginning this morning, one animal will be spotlighted on our radio stations each weekday as we look for a permanent home for loving dogs and cats. The partnership runs through …

Horst Schmidt and Ginny Hemmer stop by to help you figure out how to responsibly get rid of your extra Christmas waste. From the tree to packaging, there is an option for all of it. Two guests in one segment. CLK Rotary member Joel Keranen talks about the group’s efforts …

High School In high school hockey, the MacInnes Holiday Classic opens tonight at the SDC… • Houghton takes on North Fond du Lac at 5:30. • Calumet faces Hancock at 7:30. The consolation and championship contests will take place tomorrow night. Our exclusive coverage of all four games will begin …

NHL The NHL’s COVID-19 pause has gotten longer. The league is delaying the resumption of games until Tuesday, to allow teams time to process the latest round of tests. That wipes out the Red Wings’ game against the New York Rangers that was scheduled for Monday. NBA The Detroit Pistons …