Great Lakes water levels continue to break records, and not in a good way. The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District has reported that Lakes Michigan and Huron, have set new, monthly mean water level records for April 2020. The last time water levels were this high, was …
Read More »Mackinac Bridge Authority To Discuss Bridge Walk And COVID-19
Due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mackinac Bridge Authority will host a virtual session, to discuss the annual Bridge Walk, which is scheduled for Labor Day. The meeting is at 4pm today, and you’re welcome to join in and give feedback. So far, the COVID-19 pandemic has claimed …
Read More »Houghton County Road Work Begins Monday
On Monday, MDOT will begin road work to replace four culverts and repave segments of US 41 from the Houghton/Baraga county line north of the Snake River, and from Golf Course Road north to Cliff Drive. They will also be working on M 26 from Cemetery Road north to Green …
Read More »Some Spring Weight Restrictions Modified
Effective today, Spring weight restrictions have been modified, in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon Counties, allowing normal legal load limits on paved roads, along with most gravel roads. However, not all restrictions have been lifted. Houghton County Road Commissioner Kevin Harju. Links to the County’s Road Commissions, to check the …
Read More »Houghton County Board Of Commissioners Holds Meeting
Houghton County residents may have turned a corner in how they think about recycling. That was the consensus from the Houghton County Board of Commissioners meeting last night. Surveys were sent out to residents, and close to 400 responded, showing confidence in improved recycling efforts in the county. Of those …
Read More »Governor Whitmer Has Cautious Optimism Over Latest COVID-19 Stats
Cautious optimism, that’s what Governor Whitmer said about the latest round of Michigan’s COVID-19 stats, during her press conference yesterday afternoon. She answered a few questions her office has received, including “What is the problem with easing restrictions in regions of the state, with low COVID cases?” The money the …
Read More »Virtual Discussion On Enbridge Line 5 Tonight
Tonight you can watch a discussion regarding a subject Yoopers are watching with great interest. Line 5: What’s the fuss? A virtual discussion, presented by the Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition, will feature U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and retired wildlife biologist Jeff Towner and Mike Ripley from the Chippewa Ottawa …
Read More »Suspects Turn Themselves In After Break-In At Copper Country Curling Center
This past Friday morning, approximately 1am, State Police from the Calumet Post responded to a break in at the Calumet Curling Club. Trooper Derek Larson, who conducted the investigation, had this to say. Approximately $400 worth of damage was caused when they broke a window, and the suspects stole beverages …
Read More »Michigan National Guard To Perform Fly-Overs Today
Michigan’s National Guard will be conducting a series of flyovers throughout the state today, to show appreciation for the heroes who are on the frontline battling the COVID-19 pandemic, and giving the help Michiganders need right now. According to the 127th Wing Facebook page, Houghton and Hancock are scheduled for …
Read More »Village of L’Anse Updates
The Village of L’Anse is already trying to plan for a loss in state funding because of COVID-19 expenses. At last night’s meeting Village Manager Bob LaFave told council members that the potential drop will need to be factored into next year’s budget. The village finance committee will begin the …
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