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Houghton has begun considering ways to bring recycling back to downtown. A year after the city switched to larger trash bins and modern Waste Management trucks, city manager Eric Waara says that downtown looks much better on pick-up day. The city wants to consider three options to solve recycling in the downtown area; a similar system to …

UPDATE: The Community Action Agency reports that all the fish donated by the DNR has been picked up. Fish taste better when’s fresh from Lake Superior. The Keweenaw Community Action Agency has some fresh fish available thanks to the Michigan DNR for individuals in need of food assistance. The Keweenaw Community Action Agency …

Around Houghton County and the Keweenaw Peninsula, new businesses have sprung up. Some of these businesses have found homes in the many historic buildings in the Copper Country. However, some industries require new construction to operate. For the area’s contractors and construction companies Ward’s Outdoor Equipment invites the community to check out Demo Days at …

Houghton will use close to 92 thousand dollars from the Major Street Fund to pool enough funds for the West Lakeshore Drive Rehabilitation Project. A single bid proposal was submitted for the project by Bacco Construction. The bid was more than what the city expected for the initial work at 400,000. Houghton will add additional sewer …

The Keweenaw National Historic Park announces the artist selected for the 2024 commissioned artist program. Recently the National Historic Park, the park’s Advisory Commission, and the Isle Royale and Keweenaw Parks Association announced Kasey Koski as the selected commissioned artist. Koski will work with the National Historic Park to draw attention to the Quincy Mine dry house. …

Houghton County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a man in connection to felony larceny at the Copper Country Mall, and crystal methamphetamine distribution. In April the Houghton County Sheriff’s office opened an investigation into a felony larceny complaint at the Copper Country all in Portage Township. Yesterday the sheriff’s office searched a Quincy Street apartment in Hancock.  The search warrant found evidence of stolen …

With Mother’s Day fast approaching the best gift for mom might be a night off. Mom Prom Keweenaw will return to the Rozsa Center on Friday. Just in time for Mother’s Day weekend too. Marketing Coordinator Jenn Wall says that the fundraising event helps allow mom to blow off some …

The Painesdale Mine and Shaft discovers a miner’s century-old handwriting while expanding the Champions #4 shaft house for tours. The Painesdale Mine and Shaft, with funding from the Keweenaw Community Foundation, was able to expand the shaft’s upper-level paths for tours. While working the team found a miner’s handwriting perfectly preserved, providing key insight into mining operations and the people that worked …

It’s time for a little spring cleaning. Hancock asks for volunteers to pitch in for the parks and help clean up now that residents will become more active. Downtown Development Coordinator Todd Gast says that the help from residents helps to maintain the safety of playground equipment and rake-up leaves.  “you know, some raking, making sure …

After a decade of incredible and hard work to lift the copper country copper shores will take a moment to recognize its accomplishments. This weekend the community health foundation plans to celebrate its 10th anniversary during a special evening of black tie attire. In 2014 Copper Shores, at the time …