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Last week’s visitors to the Lake Linden Fourth of July Parade may have spotted an iconic figure walking along the route. Big Annie. Or at least Junior Team Annie, and the eight high school students that recently formed to assist Team Annie with fundraising efforts for the Annie Clemenc Statue. …

In recent weeks drivers on Tuesday afternoons have likely seen the Keweenaw Friends of Palestine showing support for Palestinian people caught between warring groups. Tomorrow evening the Keweenaw Friends of Palestine invited the community to meet members while joining the group for a Candlelight Vigil in honor of those lost …

In 2023 Students from Michigan Tech involved with the Good Shepard Lutheran Church near campus thought about ways to connect the community. Eventually, forming the idea to host a weekly night to offer a free meal to college students from Michigan Technological University. Pastor Sarah Semmler-Smith says that in the …

A Houghton High School graduate and future Northern Michigan University wildcat earns the Mike Rowe Work Ethic Scholarship. Connor Kamm, a 2024 Houghton High School graduate, who plans to study welding technology and HVACR at North Michigan University in the Fall, was recently named a recipient of the Mike Rowe …

The CCMHS in Houghton County opposes the proposed change to Medicaid for mental health services by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. During the Houghton County Commission July meeting, Copper Country Mental Health Services Director Mike Bach shared why the local department recently passed a resolution opposing proposed …

The Wall Street Journal highlights Isle Royale’s wonder and isolation as the best uncrowded National Park in the country. Recently the Wall Street Journal published in its lifestyle and travel section an article analyzing the United state’s national park system for traveler consideration in 2024. Choosing to highlight the country’s …

A core purpose of the Copper Country Community Arts Center works to expand the community’s artistic endeavors. Periodically throughout the year, the center hosts artists to teach medium classes that center around a theme and style of artwork. In August the Center plans to bring in former Isle Royale Teen …

The berry farms in Chassell have provided sweet treats to residents of the Upper Peninsula for many years. Before the rise of California’s agriculture, many of Chassell grown berries would find their way grocers and markets in Chicago and much of the Midwest. There are six farms still in operation …

Ryan D. Hawn will become the new Commanding Officer in Charge of the Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City. On Friday the Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City announced a change of command will take place today, with Capt. Andrew G. Schanno passing command to Cmdr. Ryan D Hawn in …

Meadowbrook Arena in L’Anse is a step closer to getting new hockey boards. At last night’s village council meeting, trustees finalized their acceptance of a $255,855 bid from Becker Arena Products to install the new boards. Becker was the only company that applied. Much of the cost is being covered …