Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. Twilight League Baseball In Copper Country Twilight League baseball last night…• Houghton Building Supply-Stanton v REL-Mohawk Technology – postponed.• Garnet Garage v Northern Driveline – postponed. Tomorrow’s game between Craig Heinonen Coldwell Banker and Northern Driveline has been moved up, and …
Read More »Lift Bridge Repairs Could Affect Boaters and Motorists
Expect more delays on the Houghton-Hancock Bridge from Wednesday evening into Friday morning. The Michigan Department of Transportation will be making repairs. Most of the work will take place overnight, from 8:00 in the evening until 3:00 the following morning. The outside southbound lane is scheduled to be closed tonight, …
Read More »Hancock Set to Launch Business and Technology Park
The new Hancock Business and Technology Park could take a big step forward tonight. At its regular meeting, the city council is expected to approve the park’s operating guidelines, and list the lots for sale with real estate agent Christine Weidner of Century 21 Affiliated in Houghton. See the full …
Read More »State Grant Boosts Co-op Expansion
The planned relocation and expansion of the Keweenaw Co-op has received a big boost from state government. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has awarded the co-op a $100,000 grant. MDARD says the money will help expand opportunities for local and regional farmers and producers to bring their …
Read More »DNR Seeks Input on Wolf Management Plan
Michigan is updating its wolf management plan, and is looking for public input. The plan was created in 2008, and updated in 2015. The Department of Natural Resources has set out four goals: • Maintaining a viable wolf population. • Facilitating wolf-related benefits. • Minimizing wolf-related conflicts. • Conducting science-based and socially responsible management …
Read More »Replacement of Jacobetti Vets Home Funded
Michigan’s new 2022-2023 budget includes money to replace the D.J. Jacobetti Veterans Home in Marquette. Plans call for the 41-year-old dormitory-like facility to be retired. The new compound will include a series of smaller, home-like, structures, with private bedrooms and common kitchen and gathering areas. It will house 100 residents. …
Read More »Bergman Mute on Debate Request
Republican U.S. Representative Jack Bergman has not responded to a request from his upcoming election opponent that the two meet in a series of televised debates. Democratic challenger Dr. Robert Lorinser had suggested three such events, and had asked Bergman to agree in principle by July 4th. In a release …
Read More »Houghton-Keweenaw County 4-H 2022 Senior Scholarship Awarded
As received from the MUS Extension Service: The Houghton-Keweenaw County 4-H Program is excited to announce the presentation of the annual Houghton-Keweenaw County 4-H Senior Scholarship to Caleb Bach of Houghton. We congratulate Caleb for his dedication and active participation in 4-H for over 11 years. He credits 4-H for …
Read More »Keweenaw County Sheriff had a Busy Holiday Weekend
The Keweenaw County Sheriff had a busy holiday weekend. On Thursday the sheriff department responded to an incident in Ahmeek for a man threatening a woman with a knife. The suspect was arrested near Dollar General in New Allouez. Sheriff deputies were assisted by Michigan State Police troopers. The following …
Read More »Some Celebrate the Fourth of July, Others Demonstrate for Abortion Rights
While many celebrated the weekend with fireworks and backyard barbecues. Some residents embraced the rain yesterday as they demonstrated in favor of abortion rights in Michigan, from Veteran’s Memorial Park in Houghton. Protestors said, while reactions were mixed, the majority of the feedback consisted of positive honks and shouts from …
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