With five large fresh water seas, Michigan’s fascination with the state’s over 100 lighthouses is prevalent in any coastal town. In the western Upper Peninsula, there are 22 lighthouses located along the Lake Superior coast from Ontonagon, Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga counties, Isle Royale National Park and the lonely Stannard Rock …

Baraga County Prosecutor Joseph O’Leary stated this afternoon that Johnson was allowed to leave the state after posting bail, to go home with his parents to Illinois. O’Leary said he expects to bring more charges before the court. And an investigation into the trainee’s knowledge of Johnson’s state while driving …

The man charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated resulting in a death, from last week’s incident in L’Anse has been arraigned in Baraga County 97 district court. 22 year old, Dawaun Johnson, is charged with one count of an OWI – resulting in the death of Allan Dantes Junior. …

Editor’s Note; This event is not being sponsored by the CCRI. It is being sponsored by the Superior Watershed Partnership, Houghton County, and the Great Lakes Climate Corps. It is being paid for by an EGLE grant. Old tires are difficult to get rid of. On Wednesday clean out the …

The Copper Country Community Arts Center will have The Shaft, an annual community exhibition on the region’s mining heritage, in November. Artists are invited to submit work the physical signs of the mining industry’s presence or the effect it has had on the area and its people. Deadline for entry …

Isaiah Strieter has agreed to plead no contest to a manslaughter charge, last Friday in Houghton County Circuit Court. In January, Strieter was arrested for the alleged murder of, 38 year old Ashley Harvey, at a home in Franklin township. Strieter’s other two charges, Homicide – Open Murder, and Possession …

The Keweenaw County Search and Rescue Team will be holding its first fundraiser this Saturday at the Horizons School in Mohawk. Dine in and take out are available for a Pulled Pork Dinner that includes potato salad, coleslaw, chips, and a drink. Search and Rescue members will be holding a …

Ahead of winter, getting your hands on a good winter coat is essential in the Upper Peninsula. Starting on Sunday, the Copper Country Angel Mission in Calumet will begin their coat giveaway. The coat giveaway will go until next Tuesday. The Copper Country Angel Mission has a full stock of …

Congratulations to Adrienne Minerick, Michigan Tech’s 2022 Diversity Award winner. Minerick is a professor of chemical engineering at the university, and serves as director and principal investigator (PI) of the ADVANCE initiative. ADVANCE is funded by the National Science Foundation, with the goal of supporting and growing a pool of …

There’s nothing like a crisp fall morning, with some warm pancakes and real maple syrup, especially if you don’t have to make it. This Saturday, Sherman – Gay Fire & Rescue (S-G F&R) will hold their yearly pancake breakfast. The meal is free, and there is plenty of great food, …