July has been declared as Michigan Beer Month, which segue’s right into the ever-popular Keweenaw Brewfest. Tickets sell fast, and there are only a limited number. Brewfest will feature over 50 different breweries and over 200 beers, hard ciders, and seltzers. The full list will be available when you enter …
Read More »Canal Run Seeking a Few More volunteers
While the race does focus on the hundreds of runners competing in Canal Run, the event would not be possible without a community full of volunteers. UPHS Portage Community Health Coordinator Angela Luskin says that there are plenty of volunteer position still available, and duties range from tracking runner times, …
Read More »Houghton Sheriff Department Buys Stop Sticks
The Houghton Sheriff Department announced that they have recently purchased new stop sticks. They can be deployed in a vehicle pursuit, and allow the tires on the pursued car to be deflated. The tools were purchased with aid from donations from the community.
Read More »Release and Remember: Community Butterfly Release
There will be community butterfly release in memory or honor of someone you love. Purchase a Monarch butterfly for $10 per loved one, and if you are unable to attend the event, they’ll be released for you. The proceeds from each butterfly will go directly to the UP Health System …
Read More »‘End of the Road’ Car Show Back In Copper Harbor
The 19th annual End of the Road Keweenaw Tour and Car show is back this weekend. All proceeds will go to Keweenaw Random Acts of Community Kindness. There will be a cruise leaving from Campioni True Value in Calumet at noon, and the cars will travel to Copper Harbor. Registration …
Read More »Hancock’s Mikesch Named Toledo Walleye Head Coach – Friday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. MLB The Tigers return to action tonight at Seattle. Eduardo Rodriguez will start against Luis Castillo. Coverage will begin at 9:45 on 99.3 The Lift. Former short-term Tiger Jake Marisnick has signed a major league contract with the Dodgers. Marisnick was …
Read More »Serving The Copper Country for 150 Years- A Brief History of IncredibleBank in Calumet and Houghton.
IncredibleBank has branches that have been open in the Keweenaw for a century and a half. “We were established in 1873 as Merchants and Miners Bank in Calumet, Michigan. Throughout those years we expanded through different mergers and acquisitions. We absorbed other institutions, and eventually we became First of America …
Read More »The Annual Aura Jamboree Is Back
The annual Aura Jamboree is one evening and one full day of music and food at the Aura Community Hall in L’Anse. Tomorrow the live music starts at around 5pm. Local band Rolling Thunder will be performing from 8 to 10, and Chad Borgen & The Collective will be performing …
Read More »Hancock To Enforce Dangerous Buildings Ordinance at Two Locations
Hancock will move forward with the city’s dangerous building ordinance enforcement for two properties near downtown. Both buildings have unique history within the city, but have in recent years begun to deteriorate. 501 Reservation Street was built in 1889, housing the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church for many years. Since the …
Read More »Key Ingredients Showcases Local Talent Tomorrow
Key Ingredients started 6 years ago in conjunction with Canal Run to celebrate local talent, like musicians and artists. Key Ingredients takes place the Friday before Canal Run, and the City of Hancock took over the celebration last year. “Key Ingredients is going to be from end-to-end on Quincy Street, …
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