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Keweenaw Brewfest Support Copper Shores Meals on Wheels in 2024

One of the best ways to connect with your community starts with volunteering or joining a new organization. Another great way to bond happens over a good brew too. On Saturday the Rotary Club will bring Keweenaw Brewfest back to the Houghton waterfront. While there’s a lot of fun to …

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Northern Michigan University Expands Class Size for the Criminal Justice Cold Case Program

Northern Michigan University teams up with the Michigan State Police to enhance students’ learning experiences. The Northern Michigan University Criminal Justice Department has doubled the number of students working directly with Michigan State Police to analyze Upper Peninsula Homicide and missing person cold cases. The recently approved state budget includes …

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Ontonagon Copper Fest Brings the Village to Life

Several years ago Ontonagon started a new festival to celebrate the village’s copper mining history and community. During COVID, the Copper Fest was put on hiatus. This weekend the village intends to host the 8th annual Copper Fest. And will have a lot of activities for residents and visitors to …

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Houghton’s Council Starts Talking About Maintenance Needs for the Shelden Avenue Garage

Houghton City Council has opened discussions about the state of the city center’s garage, nearby subway, and AT&T on Shelden Avenue. Recently Houghton had a structural study conducted on the structure to determine the extent of repairs necessary. The 100-year-old or so structure was the site of a Ford dealership, …

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Beers Need Volunteers at Keweenaw Brewfest on Saturday

Keweenaw Brewfest’s return to Houghton on Saturday will pour a lot of beers. And to do so, the Rotary Club will need a lot of volunteers. While many rotary members will help out during the festival, the event requires many positions are filled to ensure everyone has a fun and …

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Houghton Will Conduct Water System Maintenance Near the SDC, Detour Placed on MacInnes Drive

Houghton will place a detour near MacInnes Drive tomorrow while water system work takes place in the area. Starting in mid-morning tomorrow a portion of MacInnes Drive Sharon Avenue, near the east side of the student development complex, will close for water maintenance. A Detour placed in the area will …

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Two Media Internship Positions Open at the Keweenaw National Historic Park

Taking on a role with the National Park Service requires a passion for history and the local community. Recently the Keweenaw National Historic Park announced the park has two internship positions open. Both positions will work closely with the national park’s visual information specialist and interpretation and education team as …

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Keweenaw Bay Indian Community to Walk 17 Miles during the 11th Annual Water Memorial Walk

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community’s connection to water runs deep. Today starts the tribe’s 11th annual Pauline Knapp-Spruce Water Memorial Water Walk. Over the past 11 years, the movement has helped to raise awareness in the region of the status of the Great Lakes. After years of mining, shipping, fishing, …

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Hancock Public Schools Promotes Karen Eddy to Principal in Waiting at Barkell Elementary

Hancock Public Schools proudly announces Barkell Elementary new leader with the addition of Principal Successor in Waiting Karen Eddy. Karen Eddy will take over as the elementary school’s principal following a transition period before Mr. Dan Vaara officially retires at the end of September. Eddy graduated from Hancock Central High …

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Pérez Homer Not Enough for Tigers – Wednesday Sports Wrap

Twilight League In Copper Country Twilight League baseball action last evening…• Northern Driveline and REL-Mohawk Technology split a doubleheader. Northern won one game 7-5, while REL took the other 7-6.• Garnet Garage fell behind 6-0, then roared back to defeat Houghton Building Supply-Stanton 12-6.  Fast Pitch Softball In Copper Country …

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