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The Ontonagon Conservation District calls on people interested in taking a leadership role with the group. The Ontonagon Conservation District will seek persons interested in serving the conservation district’s Board of Directors. The Ontonagon Conservation District works to provide protection, restoration, and conservation of natural resources within Ontonagon County. The …

Summer reading program are nearly complete. So there’s still time to pick up a new book before the start of the school year. In one week the Hancock Public Library will host its annual used book sale on August 9th and 10th. The annual used book sale offers a unique …

The Rozsa Center for Performing Arts announces the 2024 presenting series schedule. Throughout the years the Rozsa Center has brought to the Copper Country several incredible performances, laugh-out-loud shows, roaring concerts, and diverse keynote addresses. In 2024 and 2025 the theater will continue that streak with the presenting series including …

Representative Greg Markkanen says a recent ruling by the Michigan Supreme Court that will raise the minimum wage and change tip pay for service works will negatively impact small businesses. In a recent 4-3 decision the Michigan Supreme Court says the state legislature in 2018 unconstitutionally amended and adopted minimum …

Houghton Department of Public Works will temporarily close a section of Lakeshore Drive. Beginning Monday, East Lakeshore Drive will close between Huron Street and Center Ice’s business. Additionally, the city will close Huron Street at the intersection of Lakeshore Drive, not allowing traffic north on Huron Street from Shelden Avenue. …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. Twilight League Baseball In Copper Country Twilight League baseball last evening…• Northern Driveline downed Houghton Building Supply-Stanton 7-2. MLB The Tigers got just four hits in a 7-1 loss to the Royals last night. Keider Montero gave up three runs in …

With so many children’s programs, the Portage Lake District Library serves many families in the Keweenaw Peninsula. As a central spot for families in the Copper Country, the library has offered space for the CCISD Parent Café to co-host an event. On August 15th the CCISD Parent café will gather …

Feeding America’s mobile food pantry returns next week to Ontonagon County. Next Wednesday, Feeding America will deliver a semi-truck full of food to Ontonagon. The food distribution program has been organized as a partnered event between Feeding America and the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation for several years. Mobile Food …

Sometimes it’s just easier to take a ride up the mountain than going for a hike. Mount Bohemia Ski Resorts has begun ski lift tours traveling up the hill to view the beauty that is Lac la Belle and the Keweenaw Peninsula. The tour features sights of landmarks like Manitou …

Verna Mize Triathlon will make a slight change to this year’s route. In years past the triathlon has had runners and bikers run toward downtown Houghton along Lakeshore Drive. However, with construction on the roadway, organizers will change the route to run along Houghton Canal Road. Racers will leave the …