Garage, folk, and even classic rock are set to return to the Calumet Lions Park. This summer the Dam Jam music festival returns with great Midwest bands, and nationally touring artists. Dam Jam Organizers recently finalized this year’s line up, which includes acts like Chirp, and Biomassive. As well as …
Read More »Finlandia and KBOCC Spring Commencements This Weekend
Finlandia’s final graduation is fast approaching this Sunday, May 7. Spring commencement will take place at Hirvonen Hall in the afternoon. There will be an option to livestream the graduation on your personal device. There will later be a service of commendation for Finlandia at 6 pm that is open …
Read More »Houghton To Fund Mural Artist For a Local Piece
The City of Houghton recently received a grant from Visit Keweenaw with contribution from The Vault Hotel for $6000 to fund a mural artist. The mural will be on the parking area just across the street from The Vault Hotel, on the corner of Shelden Ave. and Isle Royal St. …
Read More »Houghton Sweeps Lakes Track Invitational – Friday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School Both Houghton track teams earned victories at the Lakes Invitational at Lake Linden yesterday. The host Lakes finished second in both the boys and girls events. On the girls side, West Iron County placed third, followed by Hancock, Dollar …
Read More »Obituary: Lucille I. “Skeeter” Jorgensen
As received from the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel: Lucille I. “Skeeter” Jorgensen, age 84, of L’Anse, MI passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital, L’Anse A complete obituary will be forthcoming. Lucille’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.reidfuneralservicechapel.com The …
Read More »Toss Your Scrap Tires In Hancock
Scrap tires in your yard can turn into a mosquito breeding ground, and are also a fire hazard. Get rid of them tomorrow at the Hancock scrap tire event. Drop off the tires at the DPW garage at 1601 Tomasi drive between 8a.m and 3p.m. Proof of Hancock residency is …
Read More »City of Bessemer to Supply Drinking Water to City of Wakefield
Gogebic Range Water Authority customers are still on a water-boil advisory after water samples tested positive for E.Coli last Monday. Starting today, the City of Bessemer will take the unprecedented action of supplying drinking water to the Gogebic Range Water authority and ultimately, the city of Wakefield. This will be …
Read More »Adaptive Athletics In The Keweenaw- ELK and Their Efforts
The Equipment Loans of the Keweenaw (ELK) is a local non-profit that originally started to start loaning out adaptive or medical equipment to locals in need. They have recently expanded to start loaning out adaptive sports equipment (0:52-1:14, 1:29-1:48). “So ELK is an equipment loaner closet, and we have been …
Read More »Adopt-a-Highway Groups Start Cleanup Soon
With the snow now melting away and revealing road shoulders, Adopt-a-Highway crews will begin cleaning Michigan’s roads. Due to rapid snowmelt and severe storms moving though the Great Lakes Region, highway ditches filled with water, covering the trash that needed to be removed. The Adopt-a-Highway state program has been very …
Read More »Visit Keweenaw Bestows $45,000 Total to Local Projects
Visit Keweenaw awarded $45,000 to 8 different local projects to enhance visitor experiences and community development. The Destination Development Awards recognize projects every year that utilize the unique characteristics of communities to create the best experiences possible for residents and visitors. The Ahmeek Village Fire Department received $15,000 towards the …
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