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U.S. Forest Service Will Begin Slash Burns this Month

Ottawa and Hiawatha National Forest Fire Management Unit crews will burn slash piles starting this month. The forest service will burn leftover forest product that was generated from forest thinning and timber harvests in the summer and fall. Thinning projects help support healthy forest growth. The forest service typically waits …

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Pistons’ Losing Streak Reaches 18 Games – Thursday Sports Wrap

Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In high school boys basketball tonight…• Houghton visits L’Anse.• Calumet plays at Jeffers.• Hancock hosts Dollar Bay-Tamarack City.• Lake Linden-Hubbell welcomes Baraga. On the girls schedule tonight…• Calumet hosts L’Anse. Coverage will begin around 7:00 on the Voice of …

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Visit Keweenaw Challenges Locals to Predict This Winter’s Snowfall

Up in the Copper Country, residents have a big claim to fame. Regularly topping the charts across the country for regions’ annual snowfall. Some locals may even have developed a keen sense of how much snow the Copper Country will get during any given year. Visit Keweenaw knows that the …

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Swedetown Trails Club Cancels Season Opener Race, Turns Toward the Great Bear Chase

Swedetown Trails Club will cancel the annual season opener race. Originally scheduled for last Saturday the annual season opening cross country ski race with the Swedetown Trails Club, it was cancelled for a lack snow on the trails. Unfortunately the club’s luck did not turn in the past few days, …

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Hancock Celebrates 105 Years of Finnish Independence with Dance and Music

Another country’s date of independence may not be a big celebration in most towns across the country. But in the city of Hancock where residents annually celebrate Finland’s independence, Finnish heritage is a big deal. This afternoon the Finnish American Heritage Center will invite the community to celebrate Finland’s independence …

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The Lodge Luxury Suites Holds Official Grand Opening

It comes with a great view and an incredible history within its walls. Hancock’s former elk’s club has a new purpose these days. From a heyday that included Elks chapter gatherings and wedding celebrations. To today, 101 Front Street is home to the Lodge Luxury Suites owned by Stephen Polakowski …

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Houghton Hockey Claims Narrow Win Over Hancock – Wednesday Sports Wrap

Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In high school hockey last evening…• Hudson Markham’s first goal of the season with 26 seconds remaining in regulation gave Houghton a narrow 1-0 victory over Hancock.• Brady Boberg’s goal put Calumet up early, but Marquette came back to …

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Copper Shores Meals on Wheels Paused for Positive Covid – 19 Case

Copper Shores Meals on Wheels will close today, until Friday. Today the senior meal delivery service announced they are experiencing a staff shortage due to positive COVID-19 cases. Copper Shores Meals on Wheels will not deliver meals from December 5th to the 8th. Seniors did receive meals today and were …

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It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week

This week marks National Influenza Vaccination Week across the country. Around the state of Michigan, local health departments and pharmacies are encouraging residents to get out and receive an updated flu vaccine for the winter. During the fall and winter influenza cases spike throughout much of the country due to …

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Stuff a Blue Goose in Baraga Tomorrow to Support Local Food Pantries

This time of the year many groups in the community will look for different ways of impacting the lives of residents. And just like many of those community action groups, the Michigan State Police want to make sure residents are living happy and healthy lives. Tomorrow during the day, MSP …

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