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Bootjack Fire Department Inviting the Community to Their Famous Chicken BBQ Dinner on Sunday

The Bootjack Fire Department is inviting the community to join them this Sunday for their famous bar-be-cue chicken dinner. The meal will include half a chicken, coleslaw, baked beans, buttered rolls and tasty lemonade. The dinner has been a staple fundraiser for the Bootjack Fire Department for many years now, …

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Wisconsin Sheriff Dept. Recovers a Vehicle Stolen from Hancock Yesterday

Florence County Sheriff in Wisconsin recovered a vehicle that was stolen in Hancock Yesterday. Just before 4 pm yesterday, Hancock Police received a complaint for a stolen 2021 Blue Chevy Trailblazer, near Finn Street. The vehicle had been left unlocked with the keys inside. The police department issued a BOLO …

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Aura Jamboree Returns

A busy weekend in the Copper Country begins this afternoon, with the return of the full Aura Jamboree. After a COVID-19 cancellation two years ago, and a downsized event last year, organizer Ed Kilpela is happy to resume the traditional schedule… Oh, without a doubt. It’s really nice. The participants …

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Canal Run Returns Saturday

One of the region’s biggest running events takes place tomorrow morning. Online registration for the Hancock Canal Run has closed, but onsite registration and bib pickup will be open today between 3 and 8 at Quincy Green. Bib pickup will also be open tomorrow morning between 6 and 8:45, but …

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Tigers Blanked, Brewers Win in 10th – Friday Sports Wrap

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. Fast Pitch Softball In Copper Country Fast Pitch Softball League play last evening… • REL routed Northern Michigan Land Brokers 18-4. Delaney Heinonen was the winning pitcher. Hannah Impola led REL with two doubles and a single. Maddie Johnson had a …

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Verna Mize Triathlon Registration Now Open

Registration has opened for this year’s Verna Mize Triathlon, coming up in August. The triathlon was named for Mize’s work protecting Lake Superior from iron ore shaving being dumped in the lake in the late 1960’s. The triathlon takes racers through three course events, swimming, a bike event, and last …

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Key Ingredients Returns to Downtown Hancock Tomorrow Evening

Key Ingredients will take over the stage in Hancock tomorrow night. Musicians will line up down Quincy Street to play many different genres of music. And will join Hancock’s many restaurants on a special night to stroll downtown. Quincy Street will know it is time to start the Friday night …

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Houghton Seeks Alternate Cruise Dock Sites – City Council Wrap

The City of Houghton is looking for alternate sites for cruise ships to dock in the Portage.  Weather issues prevented the Viking ship Octantis from bringing its passengers to the Copper Country on its first two visits this summer. The current plan is to anchor the ship near Dollar Bay, …

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End O’ The Road Tour and Show Saturday

Classic car lovers and owners will gather Saturday in Copper Harbor.  The End O’ The Road Keweenaw Tour and Car Show actually begins in Calumet. Car owners can meet at 11:00 at the Campioni True Value Hardware parking lot. John Cima of Keweenaw Kruisers says the tour will begin at …

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Wings Ink Six Free Agents – Thursday Sports Wrap

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. Slow Pitch Softball In Copper Country Slow Pitch Softball League play last night… • Bucko’s/Labatts fell to Pat’s Foods/Bucko’s 25-20, then lost 25-2 to A&S Industrial/Loukus Tech. • Amy J’s v Auto Pro/Thermoanalytics in a doubleheader – no report. Fast Pitch …

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