The City of Houghton is moving forward with plans to improve the water distribution system in the downtown area. Those plans involve installing several sections of water main on Lakeshore Drive between Ripley Street and Bridge Street Right-of-Way. Houghton City Manager Eric Waara outlined the project during a public hearing …
Read More »DEQ Steps In To Prevent Further Erosion At West Houghton Subdivision Project
Some Houghton residents are raising questions about the status of a subdivision development project on the city’s west side. The area sustained considerable erosion damage two weeks ago when heavy rains hit the area. Houghton City Manager Eric Waara said that the Department of Environmental Quality is working with the …
Read More »Tigers Gain Ground – Thursday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. MLB A five-run third inning powered the Detroit Tigers to a 9-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins last night. All five of those runs came home with two out, on a double by Miguel Cabrera, a single by J.D. Martinez, and …
Read More »Former Hancock Football Players Called To Huddle Up One More Time
When the Hancock Bulldogs take the field this Friday night for their opening game, they are going to be cheered on by fans who wore their uniforms as many as seven decades ago. Hancock players from the 1940’s and 50’s are invited to come out to the game to be …
Read More »Ride Of Silence Bicycle Event To Commemorate Accident Victims
Wednesday evening is the regional Ride of Silence bicycle ride to commemorate the persons killed or injured in vehicle-bicycle collisions in Michigan. Ride organizer Steve Lasco is working with Bike Initiative Keweenaw (BiKE!) and the national Ride of Silence organization on this important project. There is no cost to participate in …
Read More »Two New Aspiring Women Events Planned For Fall
HOUGHTON – Ladies, mark your calendars! Aspiring Women is bringing in the experts for two new Girls’ Night Out events this fall. The events are free, however registration is required. “Love Your Joints” will be held Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Continental Fire Co. in Houghton. …
Read More »Houghton Skatepark Project Awarded $10,000 Tony Hawk Foundation Grant
Houghton, Michigan—The Tony Hawk Foundation has selected the Houghton Skatepark Project to be one of its Summer 2016 Tony Hawk Foundation (THF) Skatepark Grant recipients. The project will receive $10,000 from THF to help create a safe skatepark in Houghton. Other grant recipients included Livingston, MT, Providence, RI, Gallup, NM, …
Read More »WCHA Changes OT; Colosseum Fund Drive Begins – Wednesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. MLB The Detroit Tigers broke open a close game with three runs in the sixth inning, and three more in the seventh, and went on to an 8-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins last night. Cameron Maybin snapped a 3-3 tie in …
Read More »Hancock Ready To Hand Over Garbage & Recycling Pickup
For more information, visit the City of Hancock website: This is the final week that the city of Hancock will be doing their own curbside recycling pickup. Waste Management will begin handling the city’s garbage and recycling starting Monday, September 12th. Residents are reminded that all items need to be out …
Read More »The Houghton County Fair Opens Thursday
Preparations for the Houghton County Fair continue as the opening day approaches. Bonnie DeCaire-Jones from the Fair Board says they’ve got everyone registered and they’re ready to begin. As always, the fair will feature a number of new attractions–including the Live Shark Encounter show and a bunch of new rides …
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