A new exhibit at Fort Wilkins Historic State Park in Copper Harbor takes visitors into the actual hospital ward where sick soldiers were cared for during a mysterious epidemic there more than 150 years ago. The “Ward Room” exhibit, which opened recently in the park’s former U.S. Army post hospital, …
Read More »The Challenges of Isle Royale, Ranger Program at the Calumet Public Library and Portage Lake District Library
Houghton, MI – The American landscapes which have become our national parks have challenged us from the first time people encountered them. In honor of the National Park Service turning 101, Ranger Lori Honrath will share The Challenges of Isle Royale. From shipwreck survival to long days on the trail, Isle Royale’s …
Read More »Disconnecting with Technology, The Mystery of Digital Burnout Solved
HANCOCK, Michigan, August 7 – Keweenaw Young Professionals (KYP) is hosting Part 3 of their Professional Development Series later this month. The event, “Disconnecting with Technology: The Mystery of Digital Burnout Solved, presented by Jeremiah Baumann, will take place on Monday, August 21st from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at the Jutila …
Read More »Portage Lake District Library Hosts Training Sessions for Library Patrons
The Portage Lake District Library will offer two training sessions for library patrons that will show how to download eBooks and audio books as well as how to stream videos on Wednesday August 16, at 1:00 p.m. and again at 6:00 p.m. Participants will be introduced to the OverDrive and …
Read More »Live Bats At The Library
A full crowd at the Portage Lake District Library in Houghton learned about all nine types of bats in Michigan and general characteristics shared by 1,300 types. Some of the younger viewers were even transformed into bats themselves. The conservation brought along four live critters for people to see, including …
Read More »Campers Renovate Garden At Lighthouse At Hancock
Although the rain wouldn’t quit, residents at the Lighthouse at Hancock could still enjoy the renovated exterior garden, thanks to campers and staff at Keweenaw Base Camp. The camp provides service opportunities for various groups that come to the Keweenaw. Director of Keweenaw Base Camp Marcus Huff said several different …
Read More »VA Mental Health Summit Coming to Marquette
IRON MOUNTAIN – The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center will be hosting its fifth annual Mental Health Summit on Tuesday, August 29, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (EDT) at Lakeview Arena in Marquette, Michigan. The arena is located at 401 East Fair Avenue. “During this year’s Mental Health …
Read More »Laurium Man Arrested For Suspected Marijuana Grow Operation
A suspect from Laurium is facing a drug charge after police discovered a marijuana grow operation at his home. Laurium Police responded to a Breaking and Entering on Calumet Street, along with officers from the Michigan State Police, the Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Deparment, Calumet Police and Lake Linden Police. A …
Read More »People Add Their Stories To Keweenaw Time Traveler
The Keweenaw Time Traveler wants to digitize your memories at their Scan-A-Thon events. Researchers met with people who brought photographs to share at the Calumet Visitor Center. The photographs were scanned and added to the Keweenaw Time Traveler. From there, people attached their photos to certain places on the maps …
Read More »CCISD Celebrates Passage Of CTE Millage
Voters in the Copper Country Immediate School District approved a levy for 1 mil for 10 years to fund Career and Technical Education programs and CCISD Superintendent George Stockero is thrilled. “I think I’m the most excited that it passed in every school district, so we had great support from …
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