The Michigan Rail Conference is an event designed to gather stakeholders in rail transportation to discuss facets of the industry. The 4th annual conference, held in the Upper Peninsula, gave participants a first hand look at local rail sites. One of those sites was the Eagle Mine’s Humboldt Mill, where …
Read More »Conference Looks At Region’s Prehistoric Copper
Copper and Culture: A Conference on Prehistoric Metal Working in the Lake Superior Region. That’s the topic of a two day event being held this weekend at the Houghton High School Auditorium. The 2nd annual conference brings together archeologists, Native Americans, Artifact Collectors, Geologists and the public to talk about …
Read More »Senior Heritage Day Picnic, Sept. 13th
Attention Seniors–a special day is being planned for you! The Senior Heritage Day Picnic will be held at the Houghton County Arena on Tuesday, September 13th from 11:00am to 1:00pm. The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is now coordinating the event previously ran by the now disbanded Commission on Aging. …
Read More »Rain Or Shine–Calumet’s Big 150 Party Begins Today
The party is in Calumet this weekend as the township celebrates its Sesquicentennial. The Big 150 kicks into high gear this evening in Agassiz Park with live music starting at 5pm. They’re featuring a beer garden plus other food and beverages, capping the evening off with fireworks at dusk. Despite …
Read More »Trump Back In Michigan
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump comes to mid-Michigan this afternoon. Trump will hold a rally at the Summit Sports and Ice Complex in Dimondale. Doors open at 2 pm. Trump is expected to speak around 5 this afternoon. Before the rally workers and labor leaders will be outside the complex …
Read More »MSHDA marks major milestone with Key to Own program during UP visit
Dollar Bay resident Tom Rossi is the 400th person to achieve the dream of homeownership through Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s Key to Own program. “This most definitely is a milestone worth celebrating for the Key to Own program,” MSHDA Executive Director Kevin Elsenheimer said. “Not only is it …
Read More »Copper Country Relay For Life At McAfee Field Today
The fight against cancer carries on today at the Copper Country Relay For Life. The event is being held at Finlandia University’s McAfee Field in Hancock from 4pm to midnight. The Relay is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, but Event coordinator Stephanie Swartzendruber says the event can provide …
Read More »Help Pour The Beer At Keweenaw Brewfest
As craft beer makers and other vendors get ready for the Keweenaw Brewfest, the Keweenaw Community Foundation is also making their final preparations. The event features 50 different breweries and over 200 beers, along with food vendors and live music at Ray Kestner Waterfront Park on Saturday, August 27th. KCF …
Read More »NOAA Research Vessel Being Used By Michigan Tech For Lake Superior Study
When Michigan Tech needs a bigger boat–they call NOAA. Great Lakes Research Center Director Guy Meadows says the partnership between NOAA and the university aids in the long-term monitoring of Lake Superior. The R5501 can venture out into the lake for extended periods of time and Ship Captain Daniel Burlingame …
Read More »Givens & Schaaf Sign To Be Unveiled At Hancock Driving Park
Folks are invited to come out to the Driving Park by the Houghton County Arena in Hancock on Friday. At noon, the city will hold a dedication ceremony and unveil the sign naming the Bill Givens Memorial Little League Field and the Gordy Schaaf softball field. A number of representatives …
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