Move over Tonka toys, the real heavy machinery will be on display Saturday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Laurium at the Gipp Recreation Area. The Touch-A-Truck event is designed to help children become more comfortable with vehicles used by public safety and public works departments to help put …

Work is underway to try to determine the future of Meadowbrook Field in L’Anse. The expanse in front of Meadowbrook Arena has been vacant since L’Anse High School moved its football games to Volunteer Field several years ago. L’Anse Township owns the field, and Eric Cadeau from the Township’s Meadowbrook …

There are not enough words to describe what Canal View does the communities of Houghton County. The building and staff work as an assisted living and long-term care facility, providing an invaluable service to families in the area. The Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded Canal View a 5 …

The Friends of Fashion pulled out the stops for their annual show Sunday in Chassell. Models across the age spectrum strutted on a stage in what used to be the HomeEc classroom at the former school, now the Chassell Heritage Center. The theme was “America Celebrates.” The focus of the …

Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted premiered its Keweenaw-centric episode Sunday night on National Geographic, with the show getting a positive review from over 500 at the Rozsa Center. Hosted by the Keweenaw Convention and Visitors Bureau, Brad Barnett says he was floored by the response. I was blown away by the turnout …

Ranger Lynette Webber talks about the reopening of the Keweenaw National Historical Park’s Visitor Center, and some of the activities available for guests, including tours at several of the heritage sites that partner with the park. Karen Eddy of Barkell Elementary School and Stacy Bussiere of Hancock Central High School/Middle …

A week after an accident that eventually took his life, the community gathered Saturday to pay respects to Houghton County Sheriff Brian McLean. The service was organized by the Sheriffs & Municipal Memorial Assistance Response Team (SMMART), part of the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association. The service started around 2:20 PM, with …

Two people became stranded late Friday on an inflatable after rough water pushed their boat back towards land. They took refuge on Porters Island, but were soaked and underdressed for prolonged exposure to the conditions and Lake Superior’s chilly temperatures. The first rescue attempt was mounted on a private vessel …

David Crowley stopped by the Keweenaw’s Own Morning Show on 97.7 The Wolf Thursday to talk about the return of Pastyfest. Calumet’s premier summer event is happening Saturday, August 21st, and they are looking to register parade entrants. Crowley says the earlier you sign on, the lower the chances that …

Houghton County Commissioner and Michigan Tech Campus Police Deputy Chief Roy Britz knows Brian McLean better than anyone from a professional sense. The two worked together in the Houghton County Sheriff’s Department for years. Britz served as Undersheriff, which he describes as being the “office manager.” The time we spent …