Category Archives: Local News

Calumet Players holds open auditions at the Calumet Theatre
It's a special feeling to step into the center of an over 100-year-old stage. Calumet Players throughout the years have set the stage and shown off local talents with shows at the Calumet Theatre. Ton...
Thomas Fournier Apr 14, 2025

Keweenaw Community Foundation continues the non-profit education and networking series at the Michigan Tech Lakeshore Center
Many non-profits in the Copper Country have passionate leaders. These teams work throughout the region and across a variety of fields to support the community's health, recreation, places, animals, an...
Thomas Fournier Apr 14, 2025

Houghton County grapples with tight budgets and providing services to residents
Tomorrow Houghton County residents will hear from the jail house project consultants. The special meeting inviting the community to the Courthouse will go over the design for a project expected to cos...
Thomas Fournier Apr 14, 2025

Houghton County seeks candidates to fill the Drain Commissioner role
Houghton County seeks to fill the Drain Commissioner vacancy. Earlier in the year it was announced that Houghton County Drain Commissioner John Pekkala plans to retire. Drain Commissioners are respons...
Thomas Fournier Apr 11, 2025

Former Laurium resident donates $75,000 support the George Gipp Arena revitalization and honors a friend of the community
Long before Laurium was constructed for George Gipp Ice Arena, Hockey, and ice skating were a part of growing up in Laurium. In 1976 the facility was built near the former Houghton County airport, est...
Thomas Fournier Apr 11, 2025 Calumet Copper Kings radio broadcaster Jeff Harju (left) interviews Andy Storm (middle) and Al Ayotte (right) at Gibson Cup Game 2 in April 2025.

Houghton Police and MSP investigating a stolen vehicle and attempted ATM burglary
Houghton city Police and Michigan State Police are investigating an attempted burglary at Breakwater Federal Credit Union. On April 6th, at 8am officers were called to the Breakwater FCU location on S...
Thomas Fournier Apr 10, 2025

Gogebic Community College selects a Gogebic-Ontonagon ISD Instructor to deliver a 2025 Spring Commencement Address
One more day in the school week, means Gogebic community college students have less day until graduation. On Monday the community college announced Lori Scott will lead the 2025 commencement ceremony ...
Thomas Fournier Apr 10, 2025

Zawada and Kotajarvi-Gerard officially appointed to new roles with the City of Houghton
Ann Volrath and Jodi Reynolds will officially retire. To fill their shoes, Amy Zawada and Gail Kotajarvi-Gerard will step up. Last night the city council appointed Zawada and Kotajarvi-Gerard to new r...
Thomas Fournier Apr 10, 2025

CLK Copper Bots headed to Houston for the 2025 FIRST International Championship
Calumet Copper Kings bring home trophies in all kinds of competitions. And next week the CLK CopperBots will look to bring home a international piece of hardware from Houston. The Copper Bots recently...
Thomas Fournier Apr 10, 2025

Incredible Bank sponsors Bridgefest's fireworks in 2025
The Incredible Bank happily supports the big summer kick-off in the Copper Country. Recently the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce announced Incredible Bank will join the fun as this year's Fireworks Spons...
Thomas Fournier Apr 10, 2025 Bridgefest 2024 fireworks photo provided by Brockit Inc.