Local News

The victim of last week’s Arbor Green Apartments assault has died. The Houghton Police Department reports that the victim died from injuries sustained during the assault. A 19 year old man from Houghton has been arrested. He was charged last Friday with assault with intent to murder. The Houghton County …

Long term care facilities (LTCs) are facing numerous challenges, which are beginning to pile atop one another. Late last week Canal View’s Administrator, with the backing of the facilities board of directors, posted a letter to their facebook page, hoping to open up a conversation on how long term care …

Hancock’s city council will consider changing the price of parking and other various small fines tonight. City Manger Mary Babcock is expected to present the new fine amounts, after working the police department to study other municipalities of similar size and make up. Additionally city council will consider continuing their …

A third semi truck from Feeding America will stop in Ontonagon at the village fire hall. The mobile food pantry will begin at noon today. Residents will not have to show proof of need to pick up food supplies. The mobile food pantry is brought to the community by the …

The Keweenaw County Sheriff is investigating a camp fire in Grant Township. Yesterday afternoon the sheriff department was notified by a nearby camp owner, of a large plume of smoke near Horse Shoe Harbor. The camp owner checked the source of the fire prior to the arrival of the deputies, …

Keweenaw Wild Ones late summer native plant sale wraps up tomorrow. The local group encourages gardeners in the copper country to replace non native plants with great and beautiful native flower and plant alternatives. Throughout the years, they have held various educational events and plant sales to help connect people …

Copper Island Academy is in their second full school year. Last year the charter school opened with great success, following their mission, to prepare students for the future by implementing parts of the Finnish education model into the American education system. Over the year, and continuing into this school year, …

The Copper Country Running Company, plans to open their doors in downtown Houghton. The store will specialize in running equipment, and shoes, even offering options for athletes at the high school and collegiate levels. Queen City Running Co.’s General Manager, Paige Dubois, says the plan is to have the Copper …

The city of Hancock will soon switch to garbage stickers for trash pick-up. Last year, the city council chose to make the change, as Hancock’s typical bag producer is no longer able to produce garbage bags for the city. Residents may continue using the city bags until the supply is …

Schools around the Copper Country have begun classes. Kids are cracking open the books, and teachers are picking up the best piece of chalk for the board. Over the school year, the Portage Health Foundation is recognizing educators who go above and beyond the call of the classroom and help …