Category Archives: Featured

Calumet Softball Sweeps Ironwood - Friday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more details. High School In baseball yesterday... Calumet outscored Houghton 8-3. The Copper Kings scored all eight of their runs in the top of the fourth inning, ...
Todd Overbeek May 08, 2026

Friends of Fashion explores history through the Copper Country's many hats
Hats serve as tools, fashion statements and sometimes status symbols. Next week, the Copper Country's Friends of Fashion will unveil a new show exploring this rich history. "Which Hat Shall I Wear Tod...
Thomas Fournier May 07, 2026

Mom Prom Keweenaw brings together more than the women of the Copper Country
Mom will become the center of attention this weekend. But even she wants some time away from the husband and kids to hang out with friends. Friday, Mom Prom Keweenaw sets aside a fun evening for moms ...
Thomas Fournier May 07, 2026

Copper Country Community Arts Center features Rob Kangas' latest collection "Emergence"
The Copper Country Community Arts Center will feature local artist Rob Kangas' work throughout May with the opening of his latest gallery "Emergence." The gallery opens tonight with a reception showca...
Thomas Fournier May 07, 2026

Marquette Regional Community Corrections presents program to Houghton County leaders
UPDATE: Houghton County's Board of Commissioners voted unanimously at the May 12th, 2026 regular meeting to join the Marquette Regional Community Corrections. Marquette Regional Community Corrections ...
Thomas Fournier May 07, 2026

MDOT begins culvert replacement project at M-26 and Ripley Street
The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin work today on M-26 to replace a culvert at the Ripley Street intersection damaged during the 2018 Father's Day flood. The Houghton County Road Comm...
Thomas Fournier May 07, 2026

Jeffers Softball Sweeps Gwinn - Thursday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more details. High School In baseball yesterday... Hancock's games at L'Anse were called off because the Purple Hornets didn't have enough players. Jeffers fell to ...
Todd Overbeek May 07, 2026

Gogebic Community College appoints Dr. Richard Shrubb as Interim President
Gogebic Community College announced Tuesday that Dr. Richard Shrubb will serve as interim president starting in June, greeting new students when they enter the college's campuses next fall. A subcommi...
Thomas Fournier May 06, 2026

Locavore Festival returning to the waterfront pier expects 60 vendors in Houghton
The Locavore Festival will return to Houghton's waterfront pier May 23, featuring more than 60 vendors from the local area who produce handmade goods, fresh farm products and small-batch food and beve...
Thomas Fournier May 06, 2026

Houghton High School Alumni Association celebrates Armed Forces Day with picnic lunch and rededication ceremony
Edit: The HHSAA lunch will occur inside the building, in the multipurpose room. During America's 250th anniversary communities in the Copper Country will center veterans at many events. The Houghton H...
Thomas Fournier May 06, 2026






