As summer begins in the Copper Country, comes an increase in activity on the roads. Especially by those traveling north through Hancock, Calumet or up to Keweenaw County. Everyone in the area can understand the frustration of getting stuck at the bridge while ships or construction require it to go …

Michigan Tech’s Aging, Cognition, and Action Lab is working on Parkinson’s disease research. As a part of their investigative research, the team is seeking healthy older adults to participate in a study. As well as those with Parkinson’s, as researchers investigate the validity of a new web base application for …

As great lakes week moves forward, another thing to keep in mind is Michigan’s many beautiful beaches. And why not take some time to help clean up our coastlines with the alliance for the great lakes. The organization makes it very easy for people to sign up for a cleanup …

Houghton County Under-sheriff Kevin Coppo will plead guilty to two charges in 86th District Court. He is scheduled for a sentencing hearing on August 1st. Coppo chose to take a plea deal for his drunken driving incident occurring back in March in Grand Traverse County. He will plead guilty to …

The next mobile food pantry is coming to Ontonagon next Thursday. Just like with the previous mobile pantry, students from Ontonagon area schools will help distribute food to those in need. Feeding America West Michigan is sending a semi truck trailer up to the Ontonagon Fire hall, and is full …

The Keweenaw Peninsula is a crown jewel of geographic, archeological and cultural significance for the mid west. And some even say the world. That is why the Nature Conservancy has taken a vested interest in helping Keweenaw County, and townships acquire 32,000 plus acres of forest land from the property’s …

Editor’s Note: There are nine NGO’s in the United States working with refugees. This Saturday Trinity Episcopal Church – Houghton is hosting a Concert for Ukraine, to help support organizations helping humanitarian efforts in the country. Like with their concert for Afghanistan a few months back, the church is bringing …

With great lakes week underway, why not get out on a lake with a rod a reel. Starting bright and early Saturday, is free fishing weekend around the state. The three days of fishing without a license is a great chance to try out fishing for the first time or …

Houghton County and nine townships will work together to repair neglected road projects in the county. The board of commissioners has agreed to a one to one to one match with townships, and the road commission using American rescue plan funds; approving just over 1.1 million dollars to be used …

Michigan’s week of celebrating the great lakes and fresh water started a couple days ago. And there are plenty of options to get out in the water, and to learn more about the great lakes that surround this great state. Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week focuses on becoming a …