HANCOCK – For those who have begun counting the remaining days of summer, the Copper Country Intermediate School District (CCISD) and its 14 school districts are preparing for the upcoming school year. Among the preparations are the finalizing of the 2026-2027 school year ...
HOUGHTON – Due to increased human-wildlife interactions and food storage concerns, Duncan Narrows campground will be closed starting July 6, 2026 at 10 a.m., the Isle Royale National Park announced on Wednesday. The campground will re-open on July 8, at 3 p.m. The closure will be strictly ...
HOUGHTON – Former attorney Evan Andrew Dixon, 62, pleaded no contest to one count of second-degree murder in Houghton County 12th Circuit Count on Monday, before Judge Matthew Wiese. Court documents state that as part of the plea agreement, two other charges, first-degree murder and felony ...
GRAHAM JAEHNIG HOUGHTON – The Houghton County Jail Committee has formalized what it refers to as an Industry Day. The committee will host the event from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15 at the Franklin Township Firehall. The open forum will serve as an initiative to gather Rough Order of ...
HOUGHTON — A major storm event hit the Copper Country Monday evening, causing several blackouts in the region. According to Power Outage maps as of 2 p.m. Tuesday, Ontonagon County had been hit the hardest. At press time Tuesday, the county reported 830 UPPCO customers without power and ...
HOUGHTON — A power outage at the Portage Lake District Library did not stop Board of Directors from holding a special meeting to discuss and eventually approve the Hancock School Public Library’s contract and budget. The board unanimously approved the two items. Hancock Schools ...
