HOUGHTON — Childcare momentum is growing in the Copper Country as partners and community members work together to expand access for local families. A challenge that intensified during COVID has prompted educators, nonprofits, and economic partners to collaborate - resulting in the creation of ...
HOUGHTON — Jacob Kempainen, 22, entered a guilty plea Thursday afternoon in Houghton County’s 12th Circuit Court to 2nd Degree Murder for his role in the December 18, 2023 death of his grandfather, Alvin, 86, according to Thursday press release from Daniel Helmer, Houghton County ...
Dear Annie: In 1996, I met a man while traveling. At the time, I was a single mom of three in a new city and state away from family. I was struggling with finances, child care and transportation. My family and I weren't close and had many disagreements, so I moved far away. When I arrived at ...
It was a mild December morning in 1843 when James B. Campbell sat at his oak desk near the wood stove, diligently writing a report to Colonel George Talcott of the Ordinance Bureau of the War Department. “The weather thus far has been remarkably mild and agreeable, ”Campbell wrote, “the ...
Winter has arrived in the Copper Country bringing with it colder temperatures and, of course, the holiday season. Of course that means tons of snow. Thankfully, I grew up loving the snow. We were always playing in it, so snow makes me happy. Growing up, the arrival of Christmas meant we would ...
HOUGHTON – Isle Royale National Park is expanding its Artist-in-Residence programs in coordination with America250 celebrations for summer 2026. Applications for these programs will be accepted between Jan. 2 and Feb. 16, 2026. The three programs offered will include: • Established ...