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Supporters of the annual summer Dam Jam in Calumet have put together a musical fundraiser Saturday evening (April 15th). Organizer Jim Newman says some of the musicians who’ll be playing this summer will take the stage at the Orpheum Theater in Hancock, including some members of the Jimmy Hats. The …

Spring weather is still developing in the Copper Country, but it’s not too early to think about getting involved with summer events. Main Street Calumet has opened registration for pasty and craft vendors for Pasty Fest. The vendor registration deadline is May 15th. Parade registration is also open, with a …

Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly continues to put the finishing touches on their plans to provide Easter dinners to hundreds of area seniors on Sunday. Meals will be served at 2:00 at St. Ignatius Church in Houghton, the Church of the Resurrection in Hancock, Sacred Heart Church in Calumet, the …

As drug traffic, abuse and addiction increases in the Upper Peninsula, what can our churches do? More, say leaders of four Upper Peninsula religious denominations. Their “Ecumenical Statement on Addictions” was presented this week. It’s signed by Episcopal Bishop Rayford Ray, Evangelical Lutheran Church Bishop Thomas Skrenes, United Methodist Church …

The State Fire Marshall has been called in to investigate the cause of an early morning fire in West Hancock. The alarm was sounded just after 3:00 at an apartment in the 1500 block of Anthony Street. Firefighters from Hancock and Houghton battled the blaze, which burned through the roof …

The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single vehicle accident Thursday morning on M-26 in Hubbell just after 3:00am. A car driven by a Lake Linden woman lost control while heading west on M-26 and struck a power line pole near 12th Street. The driver, who was the only …

Michigan Technological University will enjoy its annual celebration of the end of winter, the upcoming end of the school year and the beginning of springtime in the Keweenaw Friday with Spring Fling. From noon to 4:00pm Friday, the Michigan Tech campus will come alive with games and other activities, giveaways, food, …

The Portage Lake District Library will host the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division for “Conversations and Coffee” with the public on Thursday, April 13, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. George Madison, Fisheries Manager for the Western Lake Superior Management Unit, will discuss fish management topics that are pertinent …

Michigan Tech is one of eight universities selected to participate in a competition to design, build and test a fully autonomous passenger vehicle. The AutoDrive Challenge is hosted by General Motors and SAE International. The students will take a Chevy Bolt, outfit it with self-driving technology and test it on …

Sitting down to a great dinner with family and friends–for many of us it’s the best part of any holiday. Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly is once again making sure local seniors won’t miss out on those special moments this Easter. Executive Director Cathy Aten says Little Brothers provides …