A Houghton County Undersheriff stopped a domestic violence incident. In a press release late Friday, Sheriff Brian McLean relayed the story of undersheriff Kevin Coppo, who was on his way to work last Monday morning approximately 8:45am. He was on Hancock Street, near Tezcuco Street, where he witnessed a male …
Read More »Latest COVID-19 Statistics
The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department has issued a press release with the latest COVID-19 statistics. Gogebic County has 1 new confirmed case, along with a probable case being elevated to positive and one recovery. Houghton County also has one new confirmed case, and has also moved a probable case …
Read More »School District Superintendents Testify Before House and Senate Education Committee
In an email sent to parents, Hancock School District Superintendent Dr. Steve Patchin announced that Representative Greg Markkanen, had asked Dr. Patchin, George Stokero of the Copper Country ISD and Jim Bobula, Superintendent of Ontonagon Schools, to testify before Michigan’s House and Senate Education Committee hearing. Patchin outlined the steps …
Read More »Bicyclist Killed in Portage Township Crash
A Houghton man was killed in a car-bicycle crash in Portage Township Friday afternoon. Houghton County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the intersection of US-41 and the Nara Park Road around 2:20. Their preliminary investigation indicates that a vehicle driven by 24-year-old Jordan LaTendresse of Marqueette was northbound. 69-year-old Roger …
Read More »MDOT Releases Latest Roadway Fatalities And Injured Motorists Numbers
Michigan’s Department of Transportation has released the latest figures for fatalities and seriously injured motorists on Michigan roadways for the week. This past week, 19 motorists died on Michigan roads for a year to date total of 453. In addition to the fatalities, 156 motorists were also seriously injured for …
Read More »Calumet Theatre Offers Online Membership Renewal
The historic Calumet Theatre has announced they have a new way to become a theatre member, renew your theatre membership or make a tax deductible donation. In the past, these things could only be done by snail mail or in person at the theatre. Now, a few clicks of your …
Read More »Portage Health Foundation Brings Capturing Kids Hearts To Area Schools
The Portage Health Foundation has teamed up with the Flippen Group, based out of College Station, TX to bring Capturing Kids Hearts, to all the schools in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon Counties. Bernadette Yoeman-Ouellette, who chairs the Portage Health Foundations Board of Directors, said she was thrilled to bring …
Read More »Barkell Elementary Collecting Bottles And Cans For Playground Project
Barkell Elementary will be hosting a can and bottle drive tomorrow. Alpha Delta Kappa has partnered up with Thrivent Financial to sponsor the event, to collect bottles and cans, to raise money for the Barkell Elementary Playground Project. Please drop your bottles and cans off at the main entrance tomorrow …
Read More »U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service To Cull Sea Lamprey Larvae In Keweenaw County
On Tuesday, the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service will begin a treatment to help eliminate sea lamprey larvae offshore of Eliza Creek in Keweenaw County. The treatment usually takes one day to complete. The treatment consists of spraying a granular formulation over the surface of the water. The formulation …
Read More »Western Upper Peninsula Food Systems Collaborative Works Hard To Strengthen Local Food Systems
The Western Upper Peninsula Food Systems Council, has changed to their name, and will now be known as the Western Upper Peninsula Food Systems Collaborative, as this better reflects their work in the community. Members of the collaborative have been working hard this Summer, to strengthen the area’s local food …
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