Canal Run weekend will once again kick off with one of Hancock’s most memorable events of the year, Key Ingredients. This celebration of music and food throughout Downtown Hancock features live music performances and amazing chances to test the many unforgettable tastes of Downtown Hancock. Everything starts at 6 p.m.  …

The following press release was issued by Sawyer International Airport: MARQUETTE – Sawyer International Airport, County of Marquette, joins the more than 200 airports and 67 airlines nationwide to offer TSA PreCheck beginning July 1st. TSA PreCheck is a U.S. government program that allows travelers deemed low risk by the …

The following press release was issued by Michigan State University Extension 4-H Program Coordinator Anne Kretschmann: Sixteen Houghton-Keweenaw County 4-H’ers joined over 2,200 other youth aged 11 to 19 at the Michigan State University (MSU) campus in East Lansing to participate in Michigan State University 4-H Exploration Days from June …

The following press release was issued by Michigan Tech’s Mark Wilcox: For the past several weeks, students in Michigan Technological University’s Archaeology Field School have been documenting sites for Isle Royale National Park and Keweenaw National Historical Park. Thanks to a generous gift, this summer’s work was made easier with …

Two suspects are facing drug charges in Houghton County. Detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team arrested a 31-year-old man from Hancock on Thursday after a more than two-month long investigation. UPSET Detectives say their investigation identified the suspect as being involved in the distribution of heroin and crystal …

Tamarack City: Peggy Lamorand, 63, of Tamarack City, passed away at her home on June 27, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on May 14, 1956, a daughter of Lawrence and Margaret Johnson. She graduated from Hancock Central High School in 1975. She worked for 26 …

Peter “Pete” Tomasi passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Aspirus hospice house in Wausau, WI. After a hard-fought battle with intestinal cancer, he was able to spend his last days surrounded by his loving family. Born to Peter and Cecelia (Klapperich) Tomasi in Mohawk Michigan, he was an …

HOUGHTON, MI, Thursday, June 27, 2019 – The Rozsa Center is pleased to announce their 2019/20 Season Ticket Sale! Season Ticket Packages are on sale July 1, with the best discounts available on all the season has to offer! There are four Season Ticket Package options this year, offering savings …

Gladstone, MI — Hiawatha National Forest officials remind the public that it is illegal to dump waste on national forest lands, including gravel pits.  “Unauthorized dumping on public lands is illegal. That includes dumping of materials like yard waste, branches, rocks or soil,” says Forest Supervisor Cid Morgan. The reminder stems …

Gladstone, MI – The Fourth of July is one of America’s great landmark holidays, celebrating our nation’s independence. It is also a great time to enjoy nearby forests and grasslands. However, it is vitally important that all users are aware that possessing, igniting, discharging or using any kind of fireworks is …