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With nearly a full house, the Houghton council meeting addressed proposed ordinances 2023-330 and 2023-331. Proposed ordinance 2023-330 aimed to amend Chapter 10 of the Houghton city code regarding animals. The Copper Country Beekeeping Club (CCBC) and students from Michigan Tech addressed the council in regards to accepting the alterations …

Hancock residents had their first opportunity to share their big ideas for the city last night. About 45 residents joined at the Orpheum Theater, to discuss the future of Hancock. The group Progressive Architects and Engineers, led the forum, taking residents through various exercises to identify Hancock’s strengths, weakness, areas …

U.S. Forest Service Crews are preparing for another summer full of projects, and prescribed burns. Throughout the Ottawa National Forest the forest service has identified various locations in the area, which are in need of a prescribed burn. Fire is often used by the forest service and other federal departments …

The Hancock master plan sessions are meetings open to the public to gather input from residents on the development of Hancock.  The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) will run exercises that will facilitate discussion between residents and the representatives of the Hancock.  The meetings are family-friendly with snacks available.  The …

Houghton County’s board of commissioners heard from a large number of residents regarding two particular items, the Upper Peninsula Environmental Health Code and a resolution affirming the commission’s commitment to uphold rights within the U.S. constitution. Many who spoke during comment shared their support of one resolution, and not the …

The agenda for the Houghton City Council meeting tonight contains 3 public hearings before the council meeting. There will be one for the Pier Placemaking Project closeout, and two for proposed ordinances, 2023-330 and 2023-331. Proposed ordinance 2023-330 aims to amend chapter 10 of the Houghton City Code regarding animals. …

The deteriorating Side Track Bar building in Baraga is a step closer to demolition. Side Track Bar The Side Track is now owned by the Baraga County Land Bank, after taxes were not paid, and no one purchased it in the tax auction.  Yesterday, the Baraga County Board of Commissioners …

Blacksmithing is back this Spring at the Calumet Art Center. Kris Southerland is teaching a beginner class this Saturday, April 15th from 12-3p.m. and next Tuesday, April 18th 4-7p.m. The classes are limited to 4 students per class.  Beginning classes teach you how to use a hammer, tongs, and fire …

The Hope Survey is still open, and the deadline is approaching on Saturday, April 15.  The purpose of the survey is to gain a better understanding of the community’s ideas, beliefs, experiences, and attitudes as they relate to mental health. The survey is confidential and anonymous. The survey is supported …

Dr. Hashima Hasan from NASA is coming to talk at Michigan Tech. She is currently serving as program scientist for several crucial missions, including the Nuclear Spectroscopic Array (NuSTAR), Keck Observatory, and Astrophysics Data Curation and Archival Research (ADCAR) program. She also is serving as the Deputy program scientist for …