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Michigan Tech University Archivist, Lindsay Hiltunen, Named New President of the Michigan Archival Association

MTU’s Archives are a wealth of regional, state, and community history and knowledge. The archives themselves and the people who take care of them are recognized for their dedication to preserving the history of the people who live here. This past weekend at an annual conference of the Michigan Archival …

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Performances in the Park Summer Concerts Start Tonight in Copper Harbor

Performances in the Park enjoys the sounds of their first summer concerts tonight. The summer series is presented by the Copper Harbor Improvement Association, and takes place in the heart of Copper Harbor at Donny Kilpela Memorial Park, centrally located along Gratiot Street. Kathy and Jeff Ihde are very excited …

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From the Ground Farmers Market Collective Receives Incredible Gift

Farmers market season just opened up in Calumet, Hancock and Houghton last week, and From the Ground Farmers Market Collective received a gift just in time. Incredible Bank donated 10,000 dollars to the farmers market collective, for them to work on expanding food access in the region. Because of the …

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Children in Michigan Ages Six Months and Up Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has announced that children ages six months and up are now eligible to receive the COVID 19 vaccine. The pediatric vaccine received emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and was recommended by the CDC, Center for Disease Control and …

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Hancock Dog Park Grand Opening Next Tuesday!

Editor’s Note: The Hancock Dog Park grand opening is next Tuesday. Hancock’s dog park will have a grand opening next Tuesday. Last year the city was able to raise more than enough funds for their estimated construction cost, through a series of crowd funding, and grants with Michigan Economic Development …

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Washington Middle School Principal, Joel Asiala Recognized by Michigan Virtual for Therapy Dog Program

A school principal’s highest priority is the education, health and welfare of students. Joel Asiala came up with a strategy for his students, starting a therapy dog program six years ago, when he was at Horizons Alternative School. It’s been successful there and at Washington Middle School where he is …

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South Range Already Gearing Up for Another Fourth of July

South Range is getting ready for another exciting and fun fueled celebration this year. The national holiday will start early at 8 am with the town holding a flag raising ceremony, followed by many family friendly activities. South Range Fourth of July has been celebrating the birth of the united …

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Keweenaw County Sheriff Rescue Individual After Canoe Sinks

Yesterday Keweenaw County Sheriff deputies rescued a individual, after their canoe sunk in Eagle Harbor. At about 2:40 pm, deputies responded to a call about an individual in a canoe appearing too struggle getting back to shore due to stormy conditions, past the bell buoy in Eagle Harbor. A few …

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Bridge Fest Returns in Grand Fashion; Parade, Thatcher Markham 5K, Water Ski Show and a Day in the Sun

Editor’s Note; 97.7 The Wolf’s Kevin Ericson was able to provide us with some photos from tonight’s firework display. You will find them below within the photo gallery.  Bridge Fest has returned. Hundreds of people flocked to Quincy Street in Hancock and Sheldon Avenue in Houghton to see the grand …

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Hancock’s Canal Rock Returning to Rock the Night Away at Porvoo Park

Following Bridgefest weekend the city of Hancock will keep on rocking the night away. As Canal Rock returns to Porvoo Park next Friday. The first band kicking off the summer concert series for the city is Conga Finn. The Canal Rock series will continue through the month of July with …

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