Pasty Fest is this Saturday and it is set to live up to its name. Main Street Calumet’s Leah Polzien says there will be more businesses and organizations selling the Cornish comfort food than ever before. It’s not all eats. There are lots of wares to peruse if you attend. …

As received from the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel: Edwin T. Salli, age 76 of Watton, MI passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at UP Health System, Portage in Hancock, MI. He was born in Ishpeming, MI on August 25, 1944 the son of the late Arvid and Anna (Helberg) …

Michigan Technological University, Finlandia University, and now Gogebic Community College’s Portage Township location all have mask mandates in effect. Gogebic was the last to announce the policy, with it being enacted this morning. The precautions come as COVID-19 begins to spread in the Western Upper Peninsula again. Following a trend …

Walking on the waterfront trail through Houghton or the Quincy Mine grounds has never sounded better. The Listen at Michigan Tech app features compositions from Adam Meckler and Libby Meyer. It is available from the Rozsa Center in the Apple App Store or Google Play. The program is “geotagged” so …

The City of Houghton is bringing back “Art on the Town” for the Community Night Out September 4th. Manager Eric Waara likens it to a farmer’s market without the produce. As long as you made it. It’s a “hand-made thing,” so you could probably see anything from woodworking projects to …

Eastern Michigan University’s Dr. Allen Kurta is the state’s preeminent bat expert. He talks the effect of white-nose syndrome on local species and if he anticipates any impact should a proposed wind farm be approved. Leah Polzien from Main Street Calumet talks Pasty Fest happening this Saturday.

As received from the Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes: Paul Keskimaki, 68, a resident of Big Traverse Bay and former Chassell resident passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021, at his home following a short illness.He was born on February 5, 1953, in Marquette, MI, a son of the late …

Update: The identity of the woman killed in Sunday’s crash has been provided by Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Her name is Marlene Beaudoin. Keweenaw Report reached out to the Houghton County Sheriff’s Department Tuesday for an update on the condition of the others that were hospitalized. No further information was …

Twilight League REL Mohawk Technology is the regular season and tournament champions! Three games determined a Twilight League baseball champion at Wildcat Field in Stanton Township yesterday. The matchups were influenced by a strong, swirling wind blowing in during the semifinal round. The one-seed, REL Mohawk Technology, played with fire …

As received from the Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes: A graveside service and celebration of life for Jerome “Jerry” Kestner will be held 11:30 Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the Lakeview Cemetery of Calumet.The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes are assisting the family with the arrangements.