The Keweenaw Safe, Keweenaw Strong Reopening Kits have announced partnerships with several community sponsors, to bring more opening kits to small businesses throughout the Keweenaw. Jeff Ratcliffe, Director of the Keweenaw Economic Development Association. Tara Arens, manager of the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce added they are grateful to be able …
Read More »Finlandia Rolls Out “Safe Open” Plan for Fall Semester
Finlandia University has unveiled their “Safe Open” Plan for the 2020 semester. University President, Philip Johnson. The universities internal COVID-19 Task Force has been working with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and American College Health Association and has hammered out the following safeguards. All students and staff will …
Read More »Hope Fellowship Church Damaged By Fire
Yesterday afternoon, approximately 4pm, the Houghton Fire Department responded to a call at the Hope Fellowship Church on West Sharon Avenue. Houghton Fire Chief Mike Reynolds. No injuries were reported. The investigation remains ongoing.
Read More »House Fire in Franklin Township
On Sunday morning approximately 3:20am, multiple fire departments responded to a house fire on Sampson Street in Franklin Township. The house was a total loss. Monies from the Pigs in Heat Fund, are being used to assist the homeowner.
Read More »Black Lives Matter March Update
Another march supporting the Black Lives Matter movement took place Saturday on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. It wasn’t as big as previous marches, but it remained peaceful, according to the Houghton Police Department. What brought the marchers to the bridge for the 4th straight weekend, were several things, in …
Read More »Portage Lake District Library Begins Step 3 Of Phased Reopening
*UPDATE* Masks ARE required. Keweenaw Report misread the original press release. Apologies for any inconvenience. The Portage Lake District Library is moving into Step 3 of their phased reopening. Director Dillon Geshel. Masks are not required, but will be available if you’d like to wear one. No more than 50 …
Read More »Patriotic Party On The Point Saga Heats Up
*UPDATE* This morning Russ and Betsy Smith, owners of Baby E’s BBQ have contacted Keweenaw Report, and have stated they are backing out of the event. In the ongoing “Patriotic Party on the Point” Saga, Steve Klein, Chief of the Tamarack City Volunteer Fire Department, stated in an email to …
Read More »Wings Fall to Fourth in NHL Lottery – Monday Sports Wrap
NHL The worst the Detroit Red Wings could have done in Friday’s National Hockey League draft lottery was wind up with the fourth overall pick – and that’s what happened. It was the fourth straight year in which Lady Luck failed the Wings, and they wound up lower in the …
Read More »Black Lives March On The Bridge Tomorrow
If you’re passionate about social justice, you’re invited to the bridge tomorrow at 1pm, for a Black Lives Matter March. The marchers will meet at the Upper Parking Deck behind The Den, then proceed to the bridge. Masks are encouraged.
Read More »Drive Through COVID-19 Testing Offered Next Week
When it comes to COVID-19 testing, the Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center, Western Upper Peninsula Health Department and the Marquette County Health Department are coming to you. They will be offering drive through testing next week, at the following locations, on Tuesday, from 10:15am until 2pm, you can stop …
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