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HOUGHTON, MI, JANUARY 3, 2019 – – When longtime local resident Ken Steiner passed away suddenly two years ago, family, friends, and the entire community came together for a memorial to celebrate all the lives he touched through his decades of good work to make the Keweenaw, and the world, …

The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce Leadership Keweenaw beginning January 2019! This is a great, affordable way to start the year off right and develop new, life-changing skills for yourself or an employee. To be a leader, you must first know yourself, then your community. Leadership Keweenaw …

Congressman Jack Bergman is beginning his second term as Representative for Michigan’s First District Bergman was sworn in this week to the 116th Congress and then released a statement saying, “I’m honored the constituents of the First District have entrusted me to serve as their Representative in the 116th Congress. …

High School In high school boys basketball last night… – Houghton fell to Negaunee 61-48. – L’Anse shaded Calumet 60-57. – Dollar Bay-Tamarack City pounded Lake Linden-Hubbell 83-24. – Jeffers stopped Baraga 51-32. – Ontonagon outscored Watersmeet 78-51. In girls basketball last evening… – Calumet lost to Westwood 58-35. Elli …

If you’re a woman who would like to spend more time in the outdoors, the Department of Natural Resources is holding a weekend training session this month. The class will take place January 25th through the 27th at the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, where ladies will enjoy activities like …

Reservations are being taken for the Keweenaw Community Spark Plug Awards dinner… hosted by the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce, MTEC SmartZone, Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance, and Keweenaw Young Professionals. Spark Plug Awards recognize local businesses, organizations, community projects, and individuals for their efforts during the past year. Award categories include: …

Now that tax filing season is set to begin…the Michigan Department of Treasury is already warning people to be ready for tax scams. Cybercriminals typically increase their activity in the first part of the year through phone scams and email phishing schemes. These scammers try to obtain personal information using …

Most snowmobile trails are open throughout the Keweenaw despite widespread damage to the trail system caused by the Father’s Day Flood. Many would-be visitors are under the impression that snowmobile riding will be hampered this year due to trail closures but there are trails open from Twin Lakes to Copper …

High School In high school boys basketball last night, Hancock lost to Ishpeming 76-48. In boys hoops tonight… – Houghton travels to Negaunee. – Calumet tips off at L’Anse. – Lake Linden-Hubbell visits Dollar Bay-Tamarack City. – Jeffers plays at Baraga. – Ontonagon entertains Watersmeet. In girls basketball this evening… …

The Houghton-Keweenaw County Genealogical Society will hold an AncestryDNA workshop on Tuesday, January 8th, 6PM, at Portage Lake District Library. Society members will work with individuals or small groups on strategies for getting the most out of your AncestryDNA matches. You’re asked to please bring a laptop if you have …