The informal meetings provide residents an opportunity to learn how the new jail will support the sheriff department’s staff and security operations. Sessions began last week and are scheduled at different times to accommodate various schedules.

The next session is tomorrow at 2 p.m. Additional meetings are planned for September 17th, 22nd, and 24th. The casual environment encourages attendees to ask questions without formal presentations.

The Sharon Avenue property will also serve as the early voting center when the county clerk establishes it during the November election.

The Copper Country League of Women Voters recently endorsed the Houghton County jail project after months of collaboration with county officials to bring the ballot measure to voters.

Find more information about upcoming meetings or the jail project below.

Coffee with Sheriff Saaranen dates: Members of the public are invited to sit down to coffee with the Sheriff and committee members in the
conference room of the Houghton County Jail, 403 E. Sharon Avenue, Houghton.

Thursday September 10, 2pm
Thursday September 17, 2pm
Tuesday September 22, 5pm
Thursday September 24, 2pm

Houghton County Jail Project

The UP Health Impact Fund will receive $100,000 to support the Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center’s Sawyer Dental Project. An additional $75,000 will support My Community Dental Centers to address workforce shortages in dental health across the region.

“Oral health continues to surface as one of the UP’s most persistent gaps, whether it’s workforce shortages, aging equipment, or the distance families must travel for basic care,” said SHF CEO Morgan Murphy.

In the western region, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community’s Food Preservation Workshop Series received $72,300. The Western UP Health Department’s UP MOM program received $22,406.

For more details here.

The funds will finance informational materials sent to residents in Hancock, Franklin, and Quincy townships, as well as the city of Hancock. The money also covers attorney services provided by Anne Suernyck.

In August, the Hancock Area District Library board approved millage language and received approval from the Michigan State Librarian.

If voters approve the millage, the district library will collect funds from residents to support library services at Hancock Public Schools beyond school hours and serve the wider community. Should voters reject the millage, remaining special project funds will support the library’s continued services through the local school district budget.

The endowment fund could continue supporting library services if the community maintains its support.

For more details here.

The bridge walk drew participants from across the state for the event honoring the structure and the trade unions that constructed it. The annual gathering has grown significantly in recent years, with attendance ranging between 21,000 and 35,000 people since 2018.

The Labor Day bridge walk over the Mackinac Bridge remains a cherished Michigan tradition, bringing together residents to celebrate the engineering feat and the workers who built the five-mile bridge.

Karsten Myerscough appeared in 91st District Court on one count of damaging MDOP police property and obstructing a police officer causing injury. His bond was set at $50,000.

Myerscough was arrested Monday after he struck a patrol vehicle with a hammer while aboard the Sugar Island Ferry. He is expected to return to court later in September.

The Michigan State Police announced the charges Tuesday.

Jean A. Eckerberg passed away at home on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Jean was born in Iron River, Michigan, to Charles and Hilda (Halonen) Asmund. She was the second of five children. Jean grew up in Iron River and graduated with the Class of 1955. Following graduation, she continued working at the Delft Theater until her marriage. In 1956, Jean married her high school sweetheart, Ralph Eckerberg, at the First Presbyterian Church in Iron River. Ralph served in the U.S. Coast Guard’s Air Search and Rescue. During their marriage, Jean and Ralph lived in several wonderful places, including Hawaii, where they lived twice. Ralph preceded Jean in death in 2025. She was also preceded in death by two infant children; her parents; her sister, Shirley Nicholson, and Shirley’s husband, Larry; Ralph’s parents, Carl and Jeanette Eckerberg; his sister, Edna and Vernon Treado; and her sister-in-law, Linda Lou Asmund. Jean is survived by her son, Eric (Carrie) Eckerberg of Baraga; his children, Andrew of Waterford, Ireland, Matthew (Diana) of Baltimore, Maryland, and Jeanna Marie; and her great-grandson, Dimitri of Baltimore. She is also survived by her daughter, Erin (Laith Zenad) Eckerberg of Mesa, Arizona; her children, Ashley Karlin (James) LaRusso of Queen Creek, Arizona, and Alex Rehbein of Mesa, Arizona. Also surviving are Jean’s siblings, Esther (Robert) Christensen of Iron River, Verl (Alicia) Asmund of Richland, Washington, and Donald Asmund of Champion, Michigan; Ralph’s sister, Jean C. Eckerberg of Atlantic Mine; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews, including Joe Eckerberg and Delsey Treado. Jean’s beloved pups, Daisy and Beau, will also miss her dearly. Per Jean’s request, no funeral service will be held. Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Friends may sign Jean’s guest book or send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com.

High School

In volleyball last night…

• Jeffers downed Westwood 3-0 (25-11, 25-16, 25-22). Taylee Rajala led the Jets with eight kills. Mindy Hillstrom had 13 assists and 3 aces.
• West Iron County v Gwinn – no report.

On the volleyball schedule tonight…

• Lake Linden-Hubbell plays at Ewen-Trout Creek – Coverage will begin around 6:10 on the Voice of the Lakes, KBear 102.3.
• Chassell welcomes Baraga.
• L’Anse journeys to Watersmeet.
• West Iron County travels to Stephenson.

At the Hancock Bulldogs Invitational cross country meet yesterday…

• Jeffers took five of the top 11 spots to claim the boys team title. Negaunee was second, followed by L’Anse, the Copper Island Academy and Ironwood. Edual Spencer from West Iron County medaled. Branson Anderson of the Jets placed second, and Liam Kinnunen placed fifth.
• L’Anse won the girls crown, with Ewen-Trout Creek second, followed by Calumet, Negaunee and Hancock. Bree Besonen of Ewen-Trout Creek medaled, and Hancock’s Alena Pietila finished second.
• See full results here.

In girls tennis yesterday, Iron Mountain v West Iron County – no report. The Wykons host Escanaba today. 

College Football

Michigan Tech’s Chase Koch and Avery Kucharksi have been honored as GLIAC Football Players of the Week. Koch earned the Defensive honor with 10 tackles, including two for loss with a sack, and two interceptions in the Huskies’ 48-27 victory over Midwestern State on Saturday. Kucharski kicked two field goals, including a51-yarder that tied a school record.

MLB

The Tigers dropped a 3-2 decision to the Twins last night. Kevin McGonigle’s home run accounted for all of Detroit’s scoring. Drew Anderson pitched into the sixth, and was charged with all of Minnesota’s runs. 

The Tigers host the Twins again this afternoon. Keider Montero will start against Zebby Matthews. Coverage will begin at 12:45 on 99.3 The Lift.

Luis Lara singled home Brice Turang in the bottom of the 10th to give the Brewers a 4-3 victory over the Cubs last evening. Jacob Misiorowski turned in another fine start, pitching into the seventh and allowing just one run. The game was tied 1-1 until the Cubs scored two off Trevor Megill in the top of the ninth. Milwaukee forced extra innings when Jackson Chourio hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth. D.L. Hall kept the Twins off the board in the top of the 10th, and earned the win.

The Brewers entertain the Cubs again tonight. Logan Henderson will pitch against Kevin Gausman.

Upcoming Local Sports Broadcasts

• Tonight – Volleyball – Lake Linden-Hubbell at Ewen-Trout Creek – 6:10 pregame on the Voice of the Lakes, KBear 102.3.
• Thursday – Volleyball – Calumet at Kingsford – 6:40 pregame on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
• Friday – Football – L’Anse at Houghton – 6:40 pregame on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Friday – Football – Negaunee at Calumet – 6:40 pregame on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
• Friday – Football – Manistique at Hancock – 6:40 pregame on the Voice of the Bulldogs, Lite 96.3 Houghton’s Breeze.
• Friday – Football – Lake Linden-Hubbell at Munising – 6:40 pregame on 99.3 The Lift.
• Friday – Football – West Iron County at Gwinn – streamed at My979FM.com.
• Friday – Football – Forest Park at Gogebic – on the Voice of Iron County Sports, 99.1 WIKB.
• Tuesday – Volleyball – Hancock at Calumet – 6:10 pregame on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.

See our full high school sports broadcast schedules for Houghton, Hancock, Calumet, Jeffers and Lake Linden-Hubbell here. See our composite schedule for all local high school sports games on our KeweenawReport.com Community Calendar.

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