Category Archives: Local News

Copper Country Snowsports Club plans annual ski swap for October
When the leaves begin to change color, that also means something else is on its way. Snow. Most won't want to think about winter right now with plenty of sunny fall days still ahead. But in October th...
Thomas Fournier Sep 17, 2025

Visit Keweenaw tracks the Keweenaw Peninsula transformation into fall
Its nearly time leaf peepers begin to arrive in the Keweenaw Peninsula. For many years the Upper Peninsula's transformation into fall colors was a secret known only to locals. And those from downstate...
Thomas Fournier Sep 17, 2025 A view of fall color splendor from the ski hill at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. (Photo courtesy of John Pepin)

One man dies in a motorcycle accident in Grant Township
One man dies in a motorcycle accident on the covered road in Grant Township. On Monday the Keweenaw County Sheriff Office responded to a single vehicle motorcycle accident new the Keweenaw Mountain Lo...
Thomas Fournier Sep 16, 2025

Keweenaw Community Foundation sets date for annual Keweenaw Gold; The Next Chapter
When fall comes along the Keweenaw turns gold. In November the Keweenaw Community Foundation hosts Keweenaw Gold; The Next Chapter. The celebration plans to bring the community together, reflect on th...
Thomas Fournier Sep 16, 2025

Non - Homestead millage taxes make up 12 percent of the Houghton - Portage Township School budget
In November Houghton portage township schools seek to renew the non-homestead operating millage. The millage rate funds about 12 percent of the district's annual budget. Local sources of funding in HP...
Thomas Fournier Sep 16, 2025

Marketplace Foods supports veteran's children and spouses with the Folds of Honor Campaign
Every day a family walks into a grocery store. Picking out food to make for meals throughout the week. Every year since 2023, Coburns, and its subsidiaries have encouraged shoppers to support the Fold...
Thomas Fournier Sep 16, 2025

Copper Country residents remember those lost to suicide, and advocate for connection
While many people enjoyed another Copper Country weekend. A portion of the community gathered to remember friends and family who lost to suicide. We have had a number of suicide losses throughout the ...
Thomas Fournier Sep 15, 2025

Calumet celebrates 150 years and looks forward to a bright future
Over 150 years Calumet has had an impact full history. From the immigrant communities who came to work in the Copper mines. To today and a mission to preserve heritage and history while looking toward...
Thomas Fournier Sep 15, 2025

Houghton City Police seek information for stolen Parade of Nations flag
The city of Houghton police department seeks information on a flag stolen from the parade of nations decoration in downtown. On Friday the Houghton police department posted to its Facebook pages photo...
Thomas Fournier Sep 15, 2025

Houghton County Sheriff locates hunter after 22-hour search
The Houghton County Sheriff locates a missing hunter safe over the weekend. On Friday the Houghton County sheriff was called out for a search and rescue after learning an 82-year-old lower Michigan ma...
Thomas Fournier Sep 15, 2025






