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Lawmakers cautious in approach to Oxford High School shooting

More details are emerging about the actions taken by Oxford Community Schools officials in the days leading up to the shooting at the high school last Tuesday, killing four. In a press conference held on Friday, Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald discussed several warning signs displayed by 15-year-old Ethan Crumbley. …

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Nominating petitions now available for Houghton special election

The City of Houghton’s May special election is technically already underway. Prospective candidates can pick up nominating packets at City Center during regular business hours. There are no fees charged for running, but anyone interested in having their name on the ballot must return a form filled with 40 to …

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Copper Country Today 12-06-21

State Senator Ed McBroom and State Representative Greg Markkanen discuss a range of issues from education and school safety to reciprocity agreements for the lumber industry operating between Michigan and Wisconsin. Judy Evert from the Chassell Improvement Association stops by to talk Old-Fashioned Christmas happening this Friday and Saturday. Families …

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Lions Earn First Win on Final Play – Monday Sports Wrap

High School The high school boys basketball season opens tonight… • Hancock entertains Lake Linden-Hubbell. • Jeffers visits Baraga. • L’Anse travels to Ontonagon. NHL The Detroit Red Wings host the Nashville Predators tomorrow. Coverage will begin at 6:45 on 99.3 The Lift.  NBA The Detroit Pistons host the Oklahoma …

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UPDATE: Car stolen in Lake Linden, recovered

UPDATE: The stolen Ford Focus was found by law enforcement in Calumet. It was abandoned in a parking lot and no arrest has been made in the incident. A silver 2006 Ford Focus was taken from a parking lot on Second Street in the Village of Lake Linden between 1:00 …

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Hockey Losses for Gremlins, ‘Dogs; Jets Tie – Sunday Sports Wrap

High School In high school hockey Saturday… • Hartland shut down Houghton 4-1. • Jeffers and Manistique skated to a 1-1 tie. Kellen Koskinen scored the Jets’ only goal. • Traverse City Central blanked Hancock 4-0. The Copper Country Christian School boys basketball team defeated Maplewood 43-36 Saturday. Daba Holmes …

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Houghton Hockey Wins, Calumet Falls – Saturday Sports Wrap

High School In high school hockey last night… • Houghton stopped Traverse City Central 5-2. Camden Markham and Mike Maillette each had a goal and an assist for the Gremlins. Landon Stevens, Jace Deforge and Connor Rafaelli also scored. Bryant Lee made 15 saves to earn the win in net. • …

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Two accidents on Lift Bridge cause Thursday traffic mess

Two separate two-vehicle accidents in the span of 20 minutes brought traffic to a crawl on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge Thursday afternoon. The first occurred at 3:40 when a Toyota Tacoma driven by 33-year-old Paul Haataja rear ended a Chevrolet Malibu steered by 17-year-old Isaak Pietela. Both are from …

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Youth hockey tournament debuting in Baraga County

Baraga County is getting a youth hockey tournament. The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce is working with Elite Amateur Sports from downstate to organize the event. Peewee, squirt, and bantam teams will all be featured across two arenas. Dubbed the Frozen Cup, it is the first time in years that …

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Coborn’s acquisition of Tadych’s closes Monday

Barring any unforeseen snags, Coborn’s Inc, based in Minnesota, will close on its acquisition of Tadych’s on Monday. For loyal customers, that won’t mean much through the busy Christmas season. Coborn’s Vice President of Marketing Dennis Host says the company has already visited each Tadych’s location to learn more about …

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