The Keweenaw is rich with maritime history, but with that history comes many sinking ships. There were boats called “packet steamers”, which were medium-sized and made for transport across rivers, canals, and possibly lakes. The Bon Voyage packet steamer set off on May 10, 1901 with a crew and passengers …
Read More »BCMH to Add Embedded VA Health Coordinator
Veterans will soon have more convenient access to healthcare in the Copper Country. At last night’s Baraga County Commission meeting, Baraga County Memorial Hospital CEO Rob Stowe explained that the hospital will soon offer an embedded VA resource person on staff… It’s going to be an LPN, who will help …
Read More »Fast Pitch Wins for Superior Service, JB’s, Gold Standard – Tuesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. MLB The MLB All Star game will be played tonight in Seattle. Michael Lorenzen will represent the Tigers on the American League team. Devin Williams was the initial Brewer named to the National League team, although he will not pitch, because …
Read More »Get Paid To Be Outdoors – DNR Hiring Foresters and Firefighters
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is hiring foresters, forest techs, and firefighters. DNR Forest Resources Division Chief Jeff Stampfly said Michigan’s nearly 4 million acres of state forest lands provide clean air and water, materials for a strong forest products industry, and places to hunt, fish, hike, ride, camp …
Read More »CCCAC Hosting Artists At Key Ingredients This Friday
Key Ingredients is more than just music and food. The event will host vendors for a wide variety of talents, some of which will showcase their artistic talents. The Copper Country Community Arts Center is hosting artists that will demonstrate their various skills. You can learn and converse with the …
Read More »Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center Reopens
The Ottawa National Forest is pleased to announce the reopening of the Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center. The Ottawa Visitor Center in Watersmeet sells recreation passes, interagency passes, and permits during their open hours. Staff is available to help answer questions about the forest, vacations, and more. The summer hours …
Read More »1st Place Prize of $2,000 For Fishing Tourney This Weekend
Outdoor enthusiasts who are looking for a challenge this weekend can enjoy a fishing tournament hosted by the CLK Rotary Club. All the proceeds go to local projects, and every dollar stays local.
Read More »Local Shottle Bop Team Wins 65th IFT – Monday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. Frisbee For the first time in a quarter century, a local team has won the title at the annual Coca Cola International Frisbee Tournament. The Shottle Bop team claimed the right to drink from the Julius T. Nachazel Memorial Cup yesterday, …
Read More »Kilpela Dominates RTK Day One – Sunday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. MLB Matt Manning and two relievers combined to no-hit the Blue Jays Saturday, in a 2-0 Tigers victory. Manning walked three batters before being lifted in the seventh inning after his 91st pitch. Jason Foley and Alex Lange completed the first …
Read More »Strawberry Parade Float Winners Announced
Congratulations to the winners in this year’s Copper Country Strawberry Festival parade: Best In ShowPalosaari Corn Maze Commercial1st 4-H Kayaking2nd AYA Fishing Tournament Patriotic1st Manninen’s Cabins2nd Hanna Homestead Family1st Soumis Family Strawberry1st St. Anne’s Strawberry Patch: Planting a Seed of Faith2nd Chassell Lion’s Club Antique1st Jerry …
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