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In line with other viral trends from winter weather states and regions of the country, MDOT introduces the statewide Paint the Plow program in 2024 and 25. The unique opportunity with the state transportation department will partner with area schools to help communicate safe driving practices in Michigan. The Paint …

With spring just around the corner, the Copper Country’s local farmer’s markets will return to parks, piers, and spaces in the region. Last year to kick off the farmer’s market season, and encourage the local economy with local artisans and food producers, From the Ground Farmer’s Market Collective held its …

In less than a month aurora chasers from across the country plan to travel to one of the country’s greatest regions to catch the Northern Lights. The Keweenaw Dark Sky Park at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge will host the 2nd annual Upper Peninsula Dark Sky Festival in mid-April. The festival …

A 19-year-old Calumet man has been arrested for stealing a vehicle from a Hancock home. On Wednesday the Hancock police department received a call from an address on West Quincy Street for a stolen vehicle. The vehicle’s owner notified police that from security camera footage his tan 2005 Chevy Impala …

The Hancock Trails Club will cancel the Snowduro bike ride this Saturday. Given the recent warm-up in temperatures and early spring thaw, the Hancock Trails club will not run the snow bike enduro event this weekend. The trail’s club has expressed that it will shift its focus from maintaining winter …

An Ontonagon man has recovered from only minor injuries after falling through the ice on Lake Gogebic. On Wednesday Michigan DNR Conservation Officers and Bergland Volunteer Firefighters responded to a report of a man who had fallen through the weakened ice of Lake Gogebic near Merriweather in Bergland Township. At …

After a few months of construction, curious residents now know what businesses will operate from the top of Quincy Hill. Wuebben Construction Facilities on US -41, also home to DB Motorsports and Peak Metal Roofing, will officially welcome the community. Today the three companies with help from the Keweenaw Chamber …

Old barns, and older teams out on the ice playing in an area with a rich hockey history. It must be the old-timers tournament weekend in the Keweenaw Peninsula. Tonight, the puck will drop to start the 39th annual Copper Country Old Timers Hockey Tournament. A fantastic and fun time …

Two people were injured in a single-car crash in Allouez Township. Last night at 8 pm the Keweenaw county sheriff responded to a single car crash in Allouez Township. Deputies reported that a single southbound vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control on …

The Superior Health Foundation has added a new member to its board of directors. Elise Bur has been added to the Superior Health Foundation’s board of directors. The foundation recently announced Bur’s addition to the board earlier this week, adding that her extensive background in health care and issues the …