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With all of the snow that’s dropped from the sky this last week, SEMCO Energy has an important reminder for customers. While shoveling the driveway and clearing snow from the roof customers should try to keep snow and ice from gas meters. Which may cause hazardous situations or service disruption. …

Last year the event returned after a decade-long hiatus. And once again Jibba Jabba will return to carve up the streets of Houghton. Jibba Jabba’s snowboard event will invite professional riders to take a ride to Huron Street to show off high-flying tricks, and freestyle creativity. Last year was so …

Coming out of the fall semester many graduating seniors might already know where they will go for college. While other students are still waiting on acceptance letters or planning visitation trips. But one common link between all of them remains how to pay for post-secondary education. Tonight to help students …

Winter may have just started but it’s never too early to start thinking about the future. Upper Peninsula Youth Work programs have open opportunities for young people to grow as leaders, provide service to the community, and learn skills for working together in a team. The Youth Conservation Corps program …

Law enforcement agencies and the Houghton County Road Commission encourage safety on the roads now that winter has come to the Keweenaw Peninsula. Over the last four days, the Copper Country received its first major dump of snow in 2024, with some areas experiencing more than 30 inches of snowfall. …

So many people in the community are excited to see winter has finally come to the Copper Country. Some were even so excited that classes had already filled up for the Finnish American Folk School’s Enrichment Classes ahead of Heikinpaiva. Director of the Folk School Clare Zuraw says for those …

With snow on the hill, Mount Bohemia sets plans to officially open for the 2024 ski season. Michigan’s premiere all-natural powder ski resort started the season slow, partnering with other regional resorts for season pass holders until the snow hit the ground. After the recent snowstorm and accumulation, the mountain …

The Copper Shores Community Health Foundation announces the return of the Volunteer Emergency Services Grant program for 2024. Copper Shores have begun to accept requests for proposals from emergency responder groups and volunteer emergency services seeking funds to further enhance safety and health in the Keweenaw Peninsula. The Volunteer Emergency …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School All of last night’s local basketball games were postponed because of the weather. On the boys schedule tonight…• Houghton travels to West Iron County. In girls action this evening…• Houghton tips off at Calumet. Coverage will begin around 7:00 …

Just like real snowflakes that form individual crystals making unique shapes and patterns. Sew Cranky has begun to fill a wall full of unique snowflakes designed by locals. Starting back in December Sew Cranky opened Hiekinpaiva’s Snowflake Challenge. Encouraging people to create their snowflakes using antique hand crank sewing machines. …