When Houghton County voters head to the polls this election season, they will find more women on the ballot for County Commissioner than ever before. That claim is being made by the Houghton County Democratic Party, who says three women will announce their candidacy for the county seats on March …
Read More »Portage Lake District Library Launches Program for Kids with Read-To-Me Dogs
The Portage Lake District Library invites children and their families to meet Harley, Ruby and Hope as the library begins a new program for children who are learning how to read. Beginning March 7, three gentle dogs will be available every Wednesday from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. for kids to …
Read More »Houghton High School Wins Spring 2018 Blizzard Bowl
Nine Upper Peninsula high school Quiz Bowl teams participated in the Spring 2018 Blizzard Bowl Tournament on the campus of Michigan Technological University on Saturday, February 24. This was the fifth Blizzard Bowl and was sponsored by the University’s Center for Pre-College Outreach and the Michigan Tech Quiz Bowl Club. …
Read More »Houghton, MI Skatepark Awarded Grant From Portage Lake Youth Endowment Fund
Hancock, Michigan – The Portage Lake Youth Endowment Advisory Committee of the Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) announced that $2,789.83 has been awarded from the Portage Lake Youth Endowment Fund to one local organization supporting programs and activities that are designed to serve youth of the Portage Lake area. This geographical …
Read More »White Pine Mine Site Acquisition Extended To April 30th
LONGUEUIL, Quebec, March 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Highland Copper Company Inc. (TSXV:HI) (the “Company”) announces that the Company and Copper Range Company (“CRC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Quantum Minerals Ltd., have agreed to extend the period to complete the acquisition of the White Pine project to April 30, …
Read More »Sled Dog’s Life Saved By Good Samaritan
The annual Copperdog 150 and Copperdog 80 races concluded Sunday afternoon in downtown Calumet, bringing mushers and dog sled teams from as far away as Quebec, Canada. “It was a fun event. It was challenging as normal, so I’m very happy with that,” said musher, J.R. Anderson, who finished …
Read More »Spark Plug Awards Dinner Recognizes Community Leaders
Community Leaders from Across the Keweenaw were honored last night in downtown Houghton at the Annual Spark plug awards dinner. The event was hosted by the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce in partnership with MTEC SmartZone, Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance (KEDA), and Keweenaw Young Professionals, and Featured Bud Cole as the …
Read More »Ewen – Trout Creek School Closed Because of Illness
The Ewen-Trout Creek School District will be closed today as it cleans and disinfects it’s building. The closure comes as the result of this years flu season reaching an epidemic level for the district. Last night’s basketball game was also canceled. Disinfecting of the building will take place throughout …
Read More »Deadlines Approaching For Spring Art Classes
Hancock- The Copper Country Community Arts Center has a number of art classes lined up for March. Deadlines are just a few days away for many classes. The line up includes: Introduction to Letterpress Printing; Beading in Circles with Cynthia Cote; Floral Acrylic Painting with Madhura Mehendale; Sewing Basics for …
Read More »Embellishment Class Offered At Calumet Art Center
Artists in the Keweenaw will have the opportunity this weekend to gain some expert insight on producing their artwork. As the Calumet Art Center is preparing for spring classes, it will be hosting an embellishment class this Saturday. The class helps artists to understand what elements to include and …
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