Category Archives: News

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

Search for Man Missing in Winona Area Continues
The search continues for a Lower Michigan man who was reported missing in Houghton County Friday evening. The Houghton County Sheriff's Department says the 82-year-old man was hunting with family and ...
Todd Overbeek Sep 13, 2025

MTU Public Safety investigating 9/11 memorial vandalism
MTU Public Safety is looking into vandalism of the 9/11 memorial on campus. On Thursday morning the Young Americans for Freedom group, that places an annual memorial comprised of American Flags on Wal...
Thomas Fournier Sep 12, 2025

Baraga County Historical Society welcomes visitors to the Alberta Pumphouse
The Alberta Pump House and Sawmill once stood as an important piece of Ford's automotive empire. Today the historic site welcomes visitors and preserves a rich lumber history. And today, those compone...
Thomas Fournier Sep 12, 2025

Keweenaw Health Foundation supports veterans making the trip to Vet Fest in 2026
Houghton County's Veterans Service Office has a large impact in a region with many veterans. In the past three years the office's annual vet fest has grown, and welcomed veterans from across the Upper...
Thomas Fournier Sep 12, 2025

Baraga County Chamber of Commerce welcomes a new business to L'Anse
New businesses bring new life to communities when each open. On Wednesday the Barga County Chamber of Commerce celebrated with Intention Yoga and Wellness the opening of the new business in L'Anse. Th...
Thomas Fournier Sep 12, 2025

The Parade of Nations connects students, cultures and the Copper Country's communities
School is back in session. With many students returning to Michigan Technological University's campus, the community will soon welcome international students to their new home. The Parade of Nations h...
Thomas Fournier Sep 11, 2025

Houghton Planning Commission sets hearing to consider rezoning for two housing projects
The city of Houghton planning commission will consider zoning changes. Yesterday the city of Houghton posted a notice sharing the planning commission will begin consideing changes to zoning in order t...
Thomas Fournier Sep 11, 2025






