Local News

February 27, 2018 — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and local agencies are enacting additional annual spring weight restrictions to protect roads. Effective at 6 a.m. Thursday, March 1, weight restrictions will be imposed and enforced on all state trunkline highways from the Michigan/Indiana and Michigan/Ohio state lines north to and …

Will there be a time when there is no longer snow during the winter in the Copper Country? A new documentary on climate change called Saving Snow: Protecting Our Winter Economy premieres Thursday at the Calumet Theater. The movie features friends from the Birkie, and also Minnesota native Jessie Diggins, …

Gardenview Assisted Living and Memory Care says Calumet resident Atalie Hyrkas has recently joined the Gardenview team as an LPN. Gardenview’s hire of an additional nurse will expand its service’s available to the community. Prior to joining Gardenview, Hyrkas held various positions in healthcare working with private home care and …

The Portage Health Auxiliary is extending the grant application period until March 15th. Grant applications are being accepted for funding for health and well-being projects. The Auxiliary is a non-profit organization, whose mission is to serve the health and well-being of elderly and youth causes in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and …

As the weather begins to change over the next few weeks, there will be more opportunities to get out and exercise. So it’s important to know the facts about healthy eating and exercise so you don’t miss out on those opportunities or spend too much time doing the wrong thing. …

The CopperDog 150 is the Keweenaw’s signature dogsled race, and one of the premiere events in the Midwest. With the start of the race only a few days away, final preparations are being made. Race Director Jeff Foss says the CopperDog really sets itself apart from other races, partly because …

HOUGHTON, Michigan (Wednesday, February 21, 2018) – The Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts is pleased to present the legendary Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance on Tuesday, February 27, 7:30 PM, as a part of their 32-city US tour on their 2017-2018 season. The Alvin Ailey dance spirit shines in Ailey II, …

Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly is looking for volunteers for its Easter dinner. Easter is one of three major dinners provided by Little Brothers throughout the year to go along with their other numerous services and activities. People who would like to volunteer can register by filling out the …

Spring is supposedly right around the corner, with the sounds of birds chirping and water flowing, but until it gets here, there’s still snow on the ground and plenty of opportunity to get out and enjoy it. The Keweenaw Nordic Ski Club is hosting its annual Glide N’ Gorge next …

Students in the Copper Country Intermediate School District will learn how to grow their own plants and to produce food in a greenhouse donated by Copper Country Mental Health. The CCISD Community Transition Program has used the structure for the past 15 years at the Rice Memorial Building for their …