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Learn The Mystery Behind the Bon Voyage’s Deadly Fire In 1901

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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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