Since 1984 residents have learned to skate, developed hockey skills, and had plenty of fun while at the Emil Aho Memorial Ice Rink in Ahmeek. More commonly known as the Ahmeek Ice Rink, the community has come together to raise funds to repair the outdoor rink. Residents are organizing a …
Read More »Single Lane Closure on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge Scheduled for Tuesday
The Michigan Department of Transportation will return to the area tomorrow. MDOT crews are continuing inspection work from the department’s elevator replacement and false decking project. The 4.3 million dollar infrastructure project completed earlier this year ensures the Portage Lake Lift Bridge’s continued safe and reliable operation to motor vehicle …
Read More »Copper Country Great Start Collaborative Begins Collecting Items to Support the KFRC’s Baby Closet
The first few months of parenthood can be difficult for a young family. That’s why the Copper Country Great Start Collaborative works to make diapers one less hassle for young parents. The Great Start Collaborative will start collecting diapers for the annual diaper drive supporting the Keweenaw Family Resource Center’s …
Read More »Copper Shores Meals On Wheels Cookie Fundraiser Returns to the Copper Country
Who doesn’t enjoy a fresh home-baked cookie around the holidays? Copper Shores Meals on Wheels plans to bring back its holiday cookie fundraiser, which was a great success this time last holiday season. The idea was inspired by a Meals on Wheels program in Colorado that has put together a …
Read More »Gogebic Community College Identifies Top Presidential Candidate
Gogebic Community College has identified its top candidate for the college’s president. During the past few months, the college’s board of trustees has interviewed a variety of candidates who each would bring a diverse set of qualities. However, Gogebic Community College will ask Chris Patritto of Hurley Wisconsin, to take …
Read More »Mount Bohemia Named The Top Resort in America
The Little town of Lac La Belle must have some big fans. Mount Bohemia Ski Resort was recently named the number one resort in America by USA Today’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice contest. Placing the all-natural snow, Midwest ski report ahead of big-name destinations like Lake Tahoe in California and …
Read More »Keweenaw National Historic Parks Immerses the Copper Country with a Historic Take on the Holidays
In line with changing into the holiday season, the Keweenaw National Historic Park will invite the community to a holiday blast from the past. Tomorrow the Keweenaw National Historic Park will open access to a temporary exhibit that features holiday traditions and old-time gifts from the Keweenaw Peninsula’s historic holiday …
Read More »Holiday Hoopla Online Auction Officially Opens Ahead of Fundraiser for Local Education Scholarships
With the calendar turning over to December, the copper country will begin to get ready for the winter holiday season. In a wintery region, Christmas and the holiday season have become a special time of year for residents. Especially as people get out into the area for fun community events …
Read More »Michigan DNR, Trails Clubs, and the Community Celebrates the Completion of Trail #3 Ahead of the Snowmobile Season
After five years full of hard work, tremendous collaboration, and an entire community hurting, Trail Three from Dollar Bay to Lake Linden officially reopens. Yesterday the Keweenaw Snowmobile Club, Keweenaw ATV Club, Michigan DNR, and numerous stakeholders met to commemorate the difficult work it took to repair the trail section …
Read More »Detroit Youth Choir Travel North to Lift the Copper Country’s Holiday Spirits
There’s not a lot of snow on the ground in Detroit. So the Detroit Youth Choir will just have to travel north to get into the Christmas spirit. Tomorrow evening the Detroit Youth Choir will travel to the Rozsa Center in Houghton to perform the captivating Holiday concert Jingle Bell …
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