Following an accident over the weekend, Houghton County Sheriff Brian McLean died Monday night at approximately 8:00 PM. He had been on life support after being airlifted to UP Health Systems – Marquette. The sheriff’s department has not provided many details on the nature of the accident, but McLean’s injuries …
Read More »Two children arrested for Harter’s Party Store break-ins
A 17-year-old who will face charges as an adult and a juvenile were arrested related to two break-ins this month at Harter’s Party Store. The Calumet business had several items taken from it during the incidents, including five firearms. Early Monday, deputies from the Houghton County Sheriff’s Department were joined …
Read More »Canal Run’s Blade Runner; Jake Jackovich
Jake Jackovich ran for five miles, running out of breath and grabbing too small water cups at each rest stop. But he kept pushing, around every bend in the road, all five miles starting at High Point Road. Jake was one of the many runners this weekend that participated in …
Read More »Houghton County Sheriff in critical condition
An accident occurred Saturday night at the home of Houghton County Sheriff Brian McLean, leaving him in critical condition. Life-saving measures had to be implemented by his neighbors following the incident. They were then relieved by medical personnel, once ambulances arrived on scene. McLean has been airlifted to UP Health …
Read More »Eagle Harbor Fire called out to top of Mount Baldy
Eight members of the Eagle Harbor Fire Department were forced to lug equipment along the several mile route to Mount Baldy over the weekend. Transportation was only possible to the trail barriers near the parking area at the Helmut and Candis Stern Nature Preserve. The firefighters used the department’s brush …
Read More »Mackinac Bridge closed Sunday due to bomb threat
The Mackinac Bridge shut down for several hours Sunday to allow officers to sweep the five-mile long structure for potential explosives. Michigan State Police put out a statement around 2:30 PM asking commuters to steer clear of the area to allow law enforcement to conduct a thorough investigation. No bomb …
Read More »Chassell Heritage Center releases summer schedule
The Chassell Heritage Center is providing a wide variety of activities throughout August as part of its Summer Series held on Thursday nights. Barb Worrall says each program starts at 7:00 PM inside the museum, which is air conditioned, a definite perk during what has turned out to be a …
Read More »Sixth Street Boardwalk busy thanks to Lake Superior Day
Warm temperatures did not deter families from having fun in Copper Harbor Sunday afternoon at Lake Superior Day. The event is held annually on the third weekend of July and was started in Thunder Bay, Ontario. It has been a staple at the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula since 2013. …
Read More »Portage Lake Majors Advance to LL Tourney Semis – Monday Sports Wrap
Little League League Baseball The Portage Lake Little League Majors team advanced to the state tournament quarterfinals yesterday by defeating Grosse Pointe Farms 7-2. With two wins in pool play, Portage Lake is guaranteed a berth in the single-elimination portion of the tournament, which begins tomorrow. Portage Lake still has …
Read More »Copper Country Today 07-18-21
Alden Connor Jr. and Raistlin Awonohopay of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community talk the Powwow. It is back on after a one-year COVID hiatus the weekend of July 23-25. Learn about the schedule of events and just how important music and dance are to Ojibwe culture. The third Sunday in …
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