The Copper Country Strawberry Festival started back in 1949 to celebrate the huge amounts of berries that were being grown in the Copper Country by local farmers. This weekend marks the festival’s 75th anniversary.   “This year we will have free horse-drawn wagon rides, both on Friday and on Saturday. On …

UPDATE:  A 29 year old Houghton man was driving north on Portage Street when the car experienced a mechanical failure. The car continued to gain momentum as it continued north of Portage Street, crossing Montezuma Avenue, and entered the parking deck. The vehicle crashed through the guard rail, striking the …

Sea lampreys are an invasive species that can cause serious harm to the fish populations of the Great Lakes. There are larvae burrowed in the bottom of streams and rivers that need to be killed to control the population of the parasite. Sea Lampreys harm fish populations in the Great …

The Chassell Lions Club is proudly hosting the 75th annual Copper Country Strawberry Festival this year. As with every year, there will be the cleaning of the strawberries taking place the evening before the festival. Bring a bowl, a knife, and your friends and family to help out. Local berries …

The annual Strawberry Festival in Chassell is now in it’s 75th year. Besides the delicious foods and the anticipated Strawberry parade, there will be the crowning of the 2023 Strawberry Queen. Last year, Micaela Geborkoff was crowned. There are 10 candidates this year. Kierah Hietala is a recent graduate of …

The Pike Bay 5k announced the first ever race, hosted by the Chassell Booster Club. It is similar to the 5K run that was a fundraiser for Simple Kindness for Youth (SKY) that has been discontinued. The Pike Bay 5k is a little different route than the previous 5k, but …

This weekend the Calumet Theater will host local artist, and Grammy nominated musician Jim Enrietti on stage for a very special fundraiser. The Jim Enrietti Diamond Jubilee will include performances from Jim and his wife Teri Enrietti. As well as the rest of the World’s Most Dangerous Polka Band, who …

South Range will be particularly lively tomorrow. See the events below. 8am – flag raising ceremony. 8am-4pm – Flea Market and craft show. 10:30am – Cornhole tournament at South Range Pub 11am-4pm – Fun in the Park at the Veterans Memorial Park 11:30am – Children’s races (also at Veterans Memorial …

Independence day activities are occurring throughout the nation starting today and tomorrow. Local festivities are no exception, with some activities having started on the weekend. Parades and fireworks are the long-awaited event leading up to July 4th. See the schedule for parades and firework shows below: Today (July 3rd): 12pm …

Dollar Bay Veterans Honor Roll will have a rededication ceremony today. The roll was first built in the 1940’s, and it has been rebuilt in the same style. The ceremony will be held at 11am at the Veterans Park on Main Street.