Local News
County passes limit on commissioner meetings
July 19, 2008
COPPER HARBOR — Keweenaw County officials have put to rest a lingering issue about board members’ attendance at meetings.
District 1 Commissioner Joe Langdon first raised the issue with at » Full Story
District 1 Commissioner Joe Langdon first raised the issue with at » Full Story
Spreading federal dollars in the Keweenaw
July 19, 2008
HOUGHTON — Even in a time of national financial difficulties, Congress is still sending money to local communities through appropriations, and some of that money may be coming into the Copper Country. » Full Story
Calling pot-hunters and bric-a-brackers
July 18, 2008
HOUGHTON — A visiting researcher will present her work on the history of collecting archeological artifacts Tuesday.
“Bric-a-brackers and pot-hunters” will be presented by Michelle Hamilto » Full Story
“Bric-a-brackers and pot-hunters” will be presented by Michelle Hamilto » Full Story
C-L-K, other Calumet locations vandalized
July 18, 2008
CALUMET — Area law enforcement agencies are investigating several vandalism incidents in Calumet.
At about 1:15 this morning, Houghton County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a » Full Story
At about 1:15 this morning, Houghton County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a » Full Story
Grants will assist historic sites in the Copper Country
July 18, 2008
CALUMET TOWNSHIP — Preserving the many ways the story of copper mining in the Keweenaw Peninsula and the surrounding area can be told is one of the goals of the staff at the Keweenaw National Historic » Full Story
Rockin’ the skatepark
July 18, 2008
HOUGHTON — An up-and-coming band on the national music scene will appear in Houghton Saturday night.
Dayton, Ohio-based The Story Changes is comprised of vocalist/guitarist Mark McMillion » Full Story
Dayton, Ohio-based The Story Changes is comprised of vocalist/guitarist Mark McMillion » Full Story
State schools will likely get more aid
July 18, 2008
LANSING — A funding proposal for Michigan’s school districts offers local districts few surprises.
Under the proposal, approved Thursday by the state Senate, Michigan’s K-12 public schools » Full Story
Under the proposal, approved Thursday by the state Senate, Michigan’s K-12 public schools » Full Story
Board tables insurance issue, again
July 17, 2008
COPPER HARBOR — Keweenaw County officials continued a discussion about insurance benefits for Board of Commission members Wednesday, but no formal action was taken.
The health care issue w » Full Story
The health care issue w » Full Story
Construction projects in Hancock continue
July 17, 2008
HANCOCK — Work on the Hancock water system and city hall construction projects is continuing as scheduled, but some change orders for the water project have been needed.At the regular mee » Full Story
Mental health expert: Illness is not a dirty word
July 17, 2008
HOUGHTON — Steps need to be taken to reduce the stigma suffered by people with mental illnesses, a nationally-known psychiatrist said during a presentation in Houghton Wednesday.
Suzanne V » Full Story
Suzanne V » Full Story