Hello reader,
I hope you’re all prepared for winter! We certainly had plenty of time this year.
I sent out Art’s Corner earlier this week, because it mostly covered things happening today. It’s republished below, but I really hope you had the chance to read it before today.
I’m also publishing a column from Bruce Johanson for the first time. Bruce recently retired from reporting, but started writing a weekly column. This week’s begins a series on local Native American history, which is great timing.
I was recently contacted by a reader who was interested in seeing more about such history, so I decided this was a perfect chance to debut Bruce’s new column. I hope you like it.
Every week also moves us a little closer to the new website. I’m looking forward to having it done, but at the same time, I don’t want to rush it.
Best,
Joshua Vissers
President, Copper Beacon
Who are the local Native Americans?
The Map of History, by Bruce Johanson
Bruce kick’s off a series of columns about Anishinaabe history with an overview of the war between the Ojibway and the Lakota.
“Poor artists”, rich in community
Art's Corner with Miriam Pickens
What’s going on Dec. 3 in Calumet? Read on here to find out about various shows, classes and sales happening this weekend.
Community Calendar
Opportunities to enjoy holiday shopping and music, Christmas decorations, and more are coming up soon!
Other News (aggregated, not sponsored)
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Defeated election conspiracists seek to lead Michigan GOP
Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
The Republicans who lost their races for Michigan’s top three statewide offices after promoting falsehoods about the 2020 presidential election are not planning to go quietly.
Safety policy not enforced before Michigan school shooting
Mike Householder and Corey Williams, Associated Press
Policies and procedures that could have prevented a mass shooting that left four students dead at a Michigan high school last year were approved earlier but never implemented, two former school board officials said Monday.
Baraga County man charged in undercover human trafficking sting
Upper Michigan Source (TV6)
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Wednesday that a Baraga County man was arrested for seeking out an officer posing as an underage girl online for sex.
Whitmer appoints first Black woman to Michigan’s top court
Joey Cappelletti and Ed White, Associated Press
Kyra Harris Bolden will become the first Black woman to serve on the Michigan Supreme Court, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Tuesday, choosing a young lawyer who lost a close election just two weeks ago.