I don’t want you to think by that title that I’m excited for an end to the warm days. I feel like this summer was rather cool and I’m not really ready for fall yet.
But here in the Houghton area, it definitely feels like the seasons have changed. The students have returned to classes, tree fruit is ripening, the days are getting short and we’re seeing heavy rains again.
If you haven’t gotten your favorite summer activities in yet, you’re certainly nearly out of time now.
We’ve got more stories coming down the pipe, but this week is light one again. That’s another thing that’s fading away.
The Inside Scoop
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A brief update on what’s happening behind the scenes at Copper Beacon.
Community Calendar
With classes resuming, summer events are winding down. The weekly calendar is currently empty (email your weekly events to me@joshuavissers.com). There are still plenty of events coming up in September, though!
Other News (aggregated, not sponsored)
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Judge denies Eastern Michigan request to halt faculty strike
Corey Williams, Associated Press
An interesting development in the continuing power struggle between unions and administrators.
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
The Associated Press
That judge’s order doesn’t prove Joe Biden ordered the FBI to search Mar-a-lago, ivermectin still isn’t an approved treatment for COVID-19, and yes—sun exposure is a cancer risk. Really not even sure what the point of that last lie is.
Isle Royale Queen cancels remainder of 2022 season
Upper Michigan Source (TV6)
The Queen is in need of a hull repair and isn’t allowed to sail under U.S. Coast Guard restrictions.