Members of the Houghton Master Plan subcommittee held their most recent meeting Monday afternoon, with developers and Michigan Tech officials on hand. The primary subject of discussion was parking, and the potential effects of R-4 zoning on the shortfall. A small sliver of Houghton is designated R-4, about two blocks …
Read More »L’Anse road projects wrapping up
In a brief meeting last evening, the L’Anse Village Council approved the initial payments to contractors for the recent L’Anse Avenue and Baraga Avenue paving projects. Village manager Bob LaFave reported that the jobs are basically complete. The cost for the two projects came to within about a thousand dollars …
Read More »Mass resignations in Copper City government
A dispute over the water system snowballed into a slew of resignations for the Village of Copper City this weekend. All administrative positions have quit. Former president Rick Kasprzak says that when he came on board last year, there were 12 customers behind on payments and it was putting a …
Read More »Calumet One Wins Horseshoe League Crown – Tuesday Sports Wrap
MLB The Detroit Tigers had yesterday off, and begin a quick interleague set in Saint Louis tonight. Casey Mize will start against Jack Flaherty. Coverage will begin at 7:25 on 99.3 The Lift. Outfielder Akil Baddoo will be back with the Tigers tonight. He’s been reinstated from the injured list …
Read More »Smooth SAILing this summer
It was another successful summer for the Skills for Adult Independent Living, or SAIL, program. The goal is to allow adult age students, 17 to 26 years old, learn how to develop their cognitive abilities to be aware and safe in different roles in the community, through work training. Program …
Read More »Trails Fest gets new title sponsor
For the next four years, Trails Fest in Copper Harbor has a new title sponsor. Keweenaw Mountain Lodge, which already offers Trek bike rentals as part of its outdoor activity portfolio to guests, will be involved with the event. The Lodge says it is a perfect match. “The Trails Fest …
Read More »Rozsa announces 2021-22 schedule
The Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts is even more excited than normal for school to be back in session. A full schedule is on tap, including over 70 shows. Director Mary Jennings says some of the slate is an attempt to bring in what COVID-19 shut down. The first …
Read More »Slim’s takes top pasty prize
Don’t call it beginner’s luck. In their first year participating as a food vendor at Pasty Fest, Slim’s Cafe in Mohawk took home the top prize in a crowded field. Just before 4:00 PM Saturday, Shelby Wiinamaki and Sandra Isaacson could be seen with the coveted golden pasty trophy, where …
Read More »Strong winds fuel fire at Isle Royale
Saturday’s strong winds have helped the Horne Fire on Isle Royale reach 200 acres in size. The National Park Service says ongoing drought conditions and expected elevated fire danger for the rest of the week are causing some areas on the island to close. A full list of the restricted …
Read More »Copper Country Today 08-22-21
Houghton City Manager Eric Waara talks the new pier and the Governor’s visit to check in on its construction progress, along with the future of the parking deck. Seventy shows are being planned for this academic year at the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts and other department venues like …
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