A major investment

October 26, 2023

Calumet Electronics Corp. plans to invest $51 million in the development of the nation’s first substrate factory. At the Michigan Strategic Fund board meeting Tuesday, it was announced that the Calumet Township company is set to move forward with its plans to construct the new manufacturing facility. The company’s project plan is to add a substrate factory to its existing manufacturing operation, which will position the company to apply for U.S. Department of Defense contracts and grants. The project involves the retention of 269 jobs, increasing the skills of up to 40 of those ...

Proposed rezoning on College Ave. properties tabled by Houghton Planning Commission

October 26, 2023

HOUGHTON — The Houghton Planning Commission tabled the proposed rezoning of property adjacent to the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce lot of College Avenue to get more information about the proposed uses for the property after a public hearing and discussion Tuesday. Gregg Nominelli made the ...

Barkell Elementary to host VEX Robotics competition

October 26, 2023

HANCOCK — Barkell Elementary School is preparing to host its first-ever VEX Robotics competitions, said Genevieve Nordmark, Barkell’s elementary STEM teacher and VEX IQ Robotics coach. The competition is scheduled for Sat. Nov. 4 at the Hancock High School gymnasium, at noon. Nordmark said ...

Backstage Jazz

October 26, 2023

HOUGHTON — Friday and Saturday, the Rozsa Center stage will be transformed into an intimate jazz club for two themed concerts involving three Michigan Tech jazz bands. The shows will begin at 7:30 p.m. both nights. Director of Jazz Studies Adam Meckler loves having the bands play Backstage ...

Baraga Drive-In braves winter with Detroit-style pizzas

October 26, 2023

Baraga Drive-In is a summer staple in the Copper Country. Famous for their burgers and frozen treats and host to classic cars throughout the season, this retro dining experience comes straight out of “American Graffiti.” As the season changes and summer staff head back to educational ...

Trunk-or-treat returns to Calumet’s Fifth street

October 25, 2023

CALUMET — Main Street Calumet is excited to host Trunk-or-Treat on Fifth Street again, said MSC executive director Leah Polzien. Trunk-or-Treat is scheduled for Saturday, October 28, from 3-5 p.m. The 100 and 200 blocks of 5th Street will be blocked off to allow people to park their ...