All students living on campus at Oakland University in Rochester in the fall will be required to have received a full complement of COVID-19 vaccinations to attend school. That is sure to raise a host of questions that will be settled in a court of law. Dan Hurley, Chief Executive …
Read More »Holiday slows COVID testing
From Friday to Monday, there were only 11 new cases of COVID-19 in Houghton, Baraga, and Keweenaw Counties. That represents a significant drop from the same time period a week prior, and is fairly common during holiday periods. Meanwhile, vaccination rates continue to skyrocket and that should only improve now …
Read More »Hancock Planning Commission hears results of zoning code diagnostic
Kim Littleton presented to Hancock’s Planning Commission Tuesday night for shy of one hour, alongside Ericka Malone of OHM. He hinted at major changes to the city’s zoning ordinance, a set of regulations that dates back to the 1970’s. The alterations would bring zoning in line with Hancock’s comprehensive plan, …
Read More »Calumet Girls in State Hoops Semifinal Today – Wednesday Sports Wrap
High School The Calumet girls basketball team will face Kent City in the Division Three state tournament semifinals today at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. Both teams are unbeaten. Coverage will begin at 12:10 in advance of a 12:30 tipoff on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com. The winner will face …
Read More »Hancock Planning Commission hosting special meeting
OHM Advisors is presenting Tuesday evening before a special meeting of Hancock’s Planning Commission. The consulting firm will address survey work they have been doing regarding the city’s zoning ordinances. Taking part in the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Redevelopment Ready Communities grant program requires the review. OHM’s Ericka Malone says …
Read More »Rapid testing event Saturday
The Copper Country ISD will be hosting a rapid response COVID-19 testing event Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM at Houghton High School. A nasal swab will still be utilized but it is self-administered and results are ascertained in as little as 15 minutes. Whether positive or negative, your …
Read More »UP Energy Task Force makes recommendations
Area homes are saddled with higher average electricity rates than those found in other parts of the state. A recent report from the UP Energy Task Force says in some cases, they are the highest in the country. Governor Gretchen Whitmer set up a panel to look at ways to …
Read More »Lake Linden – Hubbell instructor named Regional Teacher of the Year
Heather French, an english and visual arts teacher at Lake Linden – Hubbell Middle School/High School is the Region One Teacher of the Year. The district encompasses the entire Upper Peninsula and the honor is bestowed by the Michigan Department of Education. French joins nine others in vying for the …
Read More »UK COVID variant confirmed in Houghton County
One of the more common variant strains of COVID-19 has been identified in Houghton County for the first time. The B.1.1.7 version, sometimes referred to as the United Kingdom variant, was initially identified overseas and has been in Michigan since February. All testing for newer strains of the virus is …
Read More »Calumet Girls Advance to Hoops Semis – Tuesday Sports Wrap
High School The Calumet girls basketball team advanced to the Division Three state semifinals with a fast-paced 73-69 victory over Glen Lake last night. In a seesaw battle, the Copper Kings started slowly. They gained the lead midway through the second period, then went cold, and trailed by as many …
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