GREENLAND — Antique tractors, ninja courses and rodeos all shared space as residents enjoyed the annual Ontonagon County Fair. Possibly because of the concurrent CopperFest, turnout had been quiet but steady, said fair secretary Gale Kocher. But those who made it to the exhibit ...
The City of Houghton will begin the process of flushing hydrants in the city today. The undertaking is scheduled to be completed by August 9. Work on the hydrant system will take place between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily. During the hydrant flushing process, water may look cloudy or discolored. This is normal, and officials recommend letting cold water run until the water is clear before using it. The City of Houghton apologies for any inconveniences, and encourages residents to direct questions to 906-482-1700. Hydrant flushing is a regular part of water system maintenance. It helps ...
HOUGHTON — Houghton could be in line for a statewide award. The city made the cut for the final four contenders for the Michigan Municipal League Community Excellence Award, City Manager Eric Waara announced. The winner will be announced at the MML’s fall convention on Mackinac Island in ...
CALUMET — A few dozen remote workers gathered to enjoy a barbecue and games Thursday night at Agassiz Park hosted by Main Street Calumet, Calumet and Laurium villages and Remote Workforce Keweenaw. The event was put on to give remote workers in the region an opportunity to meet fellow ...
Off the northeastern coast of Isle Royale National Park, a diving accident occurred Thursday afternoon, claiming the life of John Nousaine, 70, of Superior, Wisconsin. The accident took place at 1:44 p.m. while Nousaine was exploring the wreck of the Emperor on the stern section of the sunken vessel which ranges from 100 to 150 feet deep. The Keweenaw County Sheriff, Medical Examiner and National Park Service responded to the incident, and an investigation into the incident is still ongoing.
[This is the first part in a series that examines the challenges facing Keweenaw County.] KEWEENAW COUNTY — During a special meeting on Friday morning, the Keweenaw County Board unanimously approved a motion for a proposal for a dedicated millage that will appear on the November 2024 ballot. If passed, the 1 mil proposal will support zoning administration. The question of whether zoning should be done by the townships or the county came to a head at the regular July board meeting, when board Chairman Don Piche read a letter of resignation of the most recent zoning commissioner, ...
