High School In high school girls basketball last night… – Calumet shut down Houghton 68-35. Jana Loukus led the Copper Kings with 26 points. Maryellen Trewhella scored 13 for the Gremlins. – Hancock lost to West Iron County 50-42. D’Andra Kero led the Bulldogs with 11 points. – Lake Linden-Hubbell …
Read More »Portions of Michigan’s Sex Offender Registry Are Ruled Unconstitutional
A federal judge has ruled portions of Michigan’s Sex Offender Registry Act are unconstitutional. The ruling affects the 44,000 offenders on the website. The judge presiding over the case, US District Court Judge Robert Cleland, realizes his ruling, will fracture the existing structure of the registry, but went with his …
Read More »High School Seniors Urged To Write An Essay On Multiculturalism
If you’re a high school senior, with thoughts on multiculturalism, they could win you a $1,000 scholarship, to Michigan Tech University. The Parade of Nations wants to know what you think of multiculturalism, specifically, what does it mean to you? And what do you think it means to your community, …
Read More »New After School Club In Hancock
Thanks to a grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services, the Hancock School Public Library will be hosting a new after school club. The new Code Club will teach you how to make apps, games and websites. The primary software that will be used, is a coding software …
Read More »U.P. Energy Task Force Meeting In Houghton
If you have questions regarding the U.P. ‘s propane supply, you can stop by the Portage Lake District Library this Saturday, the 22nd, from 12:30p-2:30p and meet with representatives from the U.P. Energy Task Force. This is an informal meeting, and is considered an opportunity for residents to learn how …
Read More »Northern Michigan Sets Room And Board Fees
Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees has set the rates for students room and board for the 2021 school year. The cost of a double occupancy room in a traditional residence hall, including dining privileges will cost $5,396 per student. This is a $149 increase over the this year’s cost. …
Read More »Ottawa National Forest Looking For Students To Help This Summer
The Ottawa National Forest in Ironwood, is looking for applicants for this year’s Youth Conservation Corp. Helping provide gainful employment, developing an appreciation for the nation’s natural environment and completing much needed work on public lands are the core tenets of the program. Applicants must be between 15-18, citizens of …
Read More »Volunteers Still Needed for Copper Dog 150
Volunteers are still needed for this year’s Copperdog 150. Doug Harrer and Krissy Kovachich previewed this year’s race. Kovachcich spoke of the quality of the volunteers, which have kept the race around for 11 years, while other races have fizzled out. This Saturday, is the hands on volunteer training at …
Read More »Houghton County Offers New Substance Abuse Program
Houghton County has a new Syringe Service Program, which is more than providing clean needles to residents battling substance abuse, it also provides counseling services, so people can get on the road to recovery. Gail Ploe, Prevention Specialist and Drug Counselor from the Western U.P. Health Department, said the substance …
Read More »League Of Women Voters celebrates Birthday
The Portage Lake District Library hosted the Copper Country League of Women Voters as they celebrated their 100th birthday, along with the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. Cake and other activities such as voter registration and absentee ballots were …
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