On this week’s Copper Country Today: Host Todd VanDyke gets an update from the Keweenaw Land Trust from B Lauer and Pat Toczydlowski. Hear about their lands, their programs, and their plans. Listen to the segment here. Katie Schlief from the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce, Amy Zawada from the City …
Read More »M/V Michipicoten Taking on Water South West of Isle Royale
UPDATE6/8/24 12:30 pm: The U.S. Coast Guard reports that half of the M/V Michipicoten’s crew has been removed from the vessel safely. The ship is en route to a nearby port for inspections and repairs. The cause of the flooding will be investigated after it has been stabilized. The bulk …
Read More »Houghton, Hancock Play in Softball Regionals Today – Saturday Sports wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game information. High School The Houghton softball team will play in the Division III regional tournament in Gladstone today. The Gremlins will face Grayling in the first semifinal at 10:00. Boyne City and Gladstone will play in the other semifinal at noon. The …
Read More »Simple Kindness for Youth Excited to Bring Chicken Bingo Back to Bridgefest
Throughout the year simple kindness for youth helps kids with the little things to get through school. By supplying students in the Copper Country with the tools for school, or even new shoes or a jacket, the organization has touched many lives in the community. Vice President of SKY Robert …
Read More »Good Shepherd Lutheran Church’s Display Sign Vandalized, Will Host Community Event on Sunday
Tuning misfortune into something positive takes a lot of strength from a community. Recently Pastor Sarah Semmler-Smith at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church returned after vacation to a message the church did not sanction on its display sign. During May to celebrate Mother’s day and the diversity of the congregation the …
Read More »CTE Construction and Technology Students Complete Tiny House Proejct
The CCISD CTE Construction and Technology Students are at it again. Developing and furthering their skills with business and construction tools. Recently the Construction and Technology program completed work on a tiny house project that will go up for auction. After a two-year process that included CAD designs, analysis, and …
Read More »Kids Around the Copper Country will Meet Up and Eat Up this Summer
Summer meal programs coming to schools around the state are helping reduce food insecurity among Michigan children. Before the COVID pandemic, there were a few summer meal programs. However, when schools began to close for public safety, state leaders needed to find a way to make sure kids were prepared …
Read More »Assistant Fire Chief Michael Defina Awarded Firefight of the Year by the American Legion of Michigan
A Copper Country firefighter has been named Firefighter of the Year by the American Legion of Michigan. Ahmeek Assistant Fire Chief Michael Defina has served with the department since moving to the area. He came to the region from Maryland before moving to the region with his wife. While with …
Read More »Keweenaw National Historic Park Providing Programming for Visitors and Residents in the Summer
Throughout the summer the Keweenaw National Historic Park will greet many visitors at the Park headquarters and several heritage sites around the region. During the visitor season, the National Park Service provides the community and travelers with various program opportunities to become immersed in the copper country’s rich history. Groups …
Read More »Marquette League of Women Voters Will Bring Together the Six Candidates Running in the 109th District for a Community Forum
Ahead of the August Michigan Primary The Marquette County League of Women Voters will bring together each candidate vying for the 109th district. At the end of June, the League of Women Voters will host a Candidate Forum inviting all six registered candidates together to answer questions directly from residents. …
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