Memorial Day weekend hosted a variety of events, one of which being the first ever From the Ground Farmers Market Festival. Live music, a small petting zoo, and stalls selling plants and artisan goods lined the waterfront, celebrating the start of summer with a preview of what will be available …
Read More »Hubbell-Tamarack City Veteran Honor Roll Returns Home
Yesterday’s memorial day services were quite special in the small town of Hubbell. Where the Hubbell VFW Copper Ingot Post 4624 re-dedicated the town’s veteran honor roll. The original display was lost years ago, and had over 200 names on record. With the help of many community organizations, fellow VFW …
Read More »Local High Schooler Spoke On LGBTQ+ Acceptance In D.C.
Young voices are thought by many to be a driving force behind pushes for hot button topics, and last week, a local young voice traveled to Washington D.C. to deliver a speech at a summit. Houghton high schooler Ian Evans joined other high schoolers from around the nation at the …
Read More »HS Baseball, Softball Playoffs Start Today – Tuesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School The high school baseball and softball playoffs begin today…• In Division Three softball, Calumet entertains Westwood. Coverage will begin at 5:45 on 97.7 The Wolf.• In Division Four softball, Jeffers plays at Gogebic at 4:30 Eastern Time.• In Division …
Read More »Michigan State Police Respond to Three Car Crash
Injuries have been reported in a three car crash on US-41 in Portage Township last Friday. At approximately 3 pm Michigan State Police responded to a three car collision on US-41 about a quarter mile north of Britz Road. Traffic was blocked for about an hour while cleanup crews cleared …
Read More »McInstry, Short Power Tigers’ Win – Sunday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. NBA The Celtics’ comeback in the NBA Eastern Conference finals continued last night, with a narrow 104-103 victory over the Heat. Miami took a 3-0 lead early in the series, but three straight wins by Boston have tied it. The Celtics will …
Read More »Copper Country Today – May 28, 2023
On this week’s Copper Country Today: With the ATV season in full swing, Daryl St. John and Michael McMahon from the Keweenaw ATV Club talked with host Todd VanDyke about the rebuild of the Lake Linden trail, the status of other trails in the area, and the importance of volunteers …
Read More »Tigers, Brewers Lose Ugly – Saturday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School Houghton’s Marino Pisani has been honored as the WestPAC boys golf player of the year. Gremlins teammates Cooper Leonard and Ryan Schmierer joined Pisani on the all-conference team, along with Calumet’s Dan Loukus, Westwood’s Tanner Anala, and Negaunee’s Holden …
Read More »One Woman is Charge with Open Murder of a Hessel Man in Mackinac County
One man is dead, and one woman is in custody after a homicide in Hessel Township, north of St. Ignace. Michigan State Police St. Ignace Troopers responded to reports of shots fired at a residence yesterday. Upon arrival troopers found a deceased 73 year old male, with an apparent gunshot …
Read More »Last Day to Register For Back 9 Endurance Run Taking Place This Weekend
This weekend is set to be a memorable one for outdoor enthusiasts and town goers alike. Besides the multiple group rides and Enduro races hosted by the Copper Harbor Trails Club and the first From the Ground Farmers Market Festival, there is also a challenge for runners. The Back 9 …
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