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Houghton sends facade grant list back to DDA

HOUGHTON — A list of facade mini-grants in Houghton’s downtown was sent back to the Downtown Development Authority for review after City Council members objected to a recipient who had sued the city. The DDA has given out grants for smaller projects that might not happen without assistance, City Manager Eric Waara said. The DDA solicited applications from throughout the DDA boundaries, then picked recipients and recommended amounts. Councilor Robert Megowen said the council should send the issue back to the DDA. At issue was the $8,000 grant to EPM LLC for 318 Shelden Ave., ...

Local organizations awarded Copper Shores small grants

The Copper Shores Community Health Foundation has awarded five organizations 2024 Small Grant Awards, meant to help meet the needs of the Copper Country by focusing on health-related events and opportunities. Barkell Elementary School, Equipment Loans of the Keweenaw, CLK Schools, Canterbury ...

Comforting the Keweenaw

The Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium will be hosting a Pet Therapy Certification Class on Aug. 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The class is the first step handlers take in becoming certified to do pet therapy sessions.  The class, presented by Washington-based Pet Partners, will teach ...

Houghton planners create committee for rebranding, marketing

HOUGHTON — Houghton will look at creating a rebranding and marketing plan for the city. The Houghton Planning Commission voted to create a committee to discuss a rebranding and marketing plan at its meeting Tuesday. City Manager Eric Waara, Chair Tom Merz, and Commissioners Ben ...

ATV assault victim released from hospital

HANCOCK — Police said the victim of a Sunday ATV assault was released from the hospital and is recovering at home. They have also named the suspect in the ATV assault and other vandalism incidents committed the same day. In a release Thursday afternoon, Hancock police identified the suspect as Joshua Kemppainen, 22, of Quincy Township. Kemppainen was found dead at his residence Monday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after notifying police he was responsible for the Sunday incidents and telling them to come get him. Police had also found clothes and a four-wheeler matching the ...

Something’s brewing: Keweenaw Brewfest to return

The 12th Annual Keweenaw Brewfest, presented by the Rotary Club of Houghton, will be held on Saturday, July 27 from 1-5 p.m. at the City of Houghton’s Downtown Waterfront Pier. Tickets are available for $50 online until Noon on Friday, July 26. They can also be bought at the door the day of for $60, if there are any still available.  Get your tickets now for access to a fun afternoon full of beer sampling and live music, a Keweenaw Brewfest wristband, your very own custom Keweenaw Brewfest tasting cup, and twelve tokens that will allow you to try a variety of new and unreleased ...