The Houghton County Fair is underway, and judging has wrapped up for this year’s awards. Houghton county residents represented themselves well, with incredible needlework, art, baking, floriculture, and horticulture. This year’s Exhibitor of the Year goes to Cathy Isaacson, of Mohawk, who won best in show for both knitting and …

After a four year hiatus, Soberfest returns to Kesterner Park this weekend. Lead Organizer Deb Barna, says she started the event as a time and place for the community to gather, without the influence of alcohol or other substances. And she recognizes that many events throughout the summertime involve alcohol, …

A single vehicle crash, leads to one fatality in Greenland township. This morning at round 3:45 am MSP-Calumet troopers were dispatched to a single motor vehicle accident on M-38 near FF1980 in Ontonagon County. Once troopers arrived on scene, they located the vehicle and deceased male driver. An investigation is …

It has been a couple of years since Michigan Tech researchers have been able to conduct studies on Isle Royale. This past winter a team was successful in completing population counts for wolves and moose on the island. The researchers observed that Isle Royale’s two wolf packs are gaining a …

Dial Help has released their annual stakeholder survey. The agency is seeking feedback from clients, donors, funders, partner agencies, and community members. The results are then used by Dial Help’ leadership to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and potential new programming. Dial Help Executive Director, Rebecca Crane, says  that the …

Back at last by popular demand, The Keweenaw County Historic Society has brought back the Ojibwe Cultural Dance program. Tonight at Mohawk Park, the dance troupe from the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community will perform significant cultural dances. And will be accompanied by explanation from the KBIC Cultural Committee.  Bring a …

Michigan has released the state’s top 50 in demand jobs. Recently the state’s department of labor and economic opportunity highlighted Michigan’s career outlook during a conference with the department of technology management and budgets. The data compiled by the departments will help residents find high paying, in demand jobs. The …

Are you a tree identification aficionado? Collecting a bushel of red pine cones will earn you $100 and help the Michigan Department of Natural Resources plant trees in state forests. Red pine is a fast-growing tree species that is used to make many types of forest products including lumber, posts …

Raptors, songbirds, or waterfowl, the Keweenaw Peninsula is home to all kinds of birds. At the end of the week, The American bird conservancy and the Houghton Keweenaw Conservation District have partnered to provide a workshop aimed at improving bird habitats. Forestry for Michigan Birds is an initiative, to help …

A missing Sidnaw Township man was found yesterday. On Sunday Michigan State Police troopers, Houghton and Baraga County Sheriff deputies, and Superior Search and Rescue were dispatched for reports that a 68 year-old man was missing from his residence on Firetower Road, near Sidnaw Road in Sidnaw Township. Yesterday at …