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Throughout the year the Copper Country Angel mission works with groups to create item drives for local children. In the fall the Copper Country Angel Mission holds an annual backpack drive that supplies school items to kids. This summer the organization will work on a second item drive with help …

Aspirus Health proudly welcomes two new medical professionals to the Copper Country. Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics has recently added two physicians, Dr. Rebecca Ulep and Dr Vince Ulep to the medical provider’s team of staff. The Husband and wife duo bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the …

The Nature Conservancy views the Keweenaw Heartlands as a critical stopover for migrating raptors underscoring the land’s protection status. Recently leadership from the Nature Conservancy expressed belief in the Keweenaw Heartlands as a critical ecological region containing a variety of landscapes and systems desirable to migrating raptors. Home to rocky …

Since 1974 Baraga Houghton Keweenaw Child Development has worked with families to help kids grow. This year the organization celebrates its fiftieth anniversary. The celebration will invite the community to join the organization during a festive evening that’ll include appetizers and a silent auction. It’s going to be a great …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game information. High School In the high school baseball tournament… • The Division Four district title will be decided today at the Stanton Field. The host Jeffers Jets will face Ironwood in the first semifinal at 11:00. Ontonagon will play Gogebic in the …

The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin annual bridge inspections on several western Upper Peninsula bridges next week. Starting with the busiest bridge in Houghton County crews will inspect the Portage Lake Lift Bridge through Wednesday. On Monday the outside northbound lane will close from 8:30 to 11:30 am and …

The Keweenaw Land Trust earns its accreditation renewal from the National Land Trust Accreditation Commission. The honor signifies the Keweenaw Land Trust’s continuing and renewed commitment to conserving lands and championing the conservation community. Keweenaw Land Trust underwent a comprehensive review process, successfully demonstrating fiscal accountability, responsible governance, and stewardship …

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department and the Salvation Army will partner to start a new center focused on addressing substance abuse in the region. The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department announced yesterday the grand opening of the Connection Center at the Salvation Army Building in Hancock. The center will …

Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly works diligently throughout the year to support elders and their needs. The local nonprofit organization regularly serves the community by chopping firewood, delivering meals to seniors, and driving them to medical appointments. This Saturday during the Little Brothers Annual pancake breakfast funds raised will …

Bridgefest will return to the Houghton Hancock area before you know it. Bridgefest’s celebration of all things summer and the Copper Country will include many local craft vendors, locally organized games, a fireworks display, and much more. Throughout the festival, activities are organized by local groups for the community including …