Local News

A missing kayaker was reported last Friday afternoon, and the search is still ongoing. A local resident observed the kayaker, who is thought to be 74-year-old Dale Albert Venema from Ontonagon, paddling on Lake Superior near the Firesteel area in Ontonagon. The resident observed the upside down kayak, and reported …

Organizers of the Aura Jamboree are celebrating another successful event last weekend. Preliminary figures show that attendance may have dropped a bit, but revenues rose significantly. Money raised supports the historic 90-year-old Aura Community Hall.  At the event on Saturday, longtime volunteer and musician Ed Kilpela of Aura was added …

The Hancock Public Art tour has expanded to a total of 13 pieces now. There will be an artist reception this Thursday to recognize the local artists, which will be followed by a performance by the Copper Country Community Band. You can find a map of the walking art tour …

InvestUP has announced a new housing fund called Build U.P. They aim to tackle the huge pressing issue of available housing in the Upper Peninsula. The priority of the fund is to support shovel-ready housing projects. The fund is designed to be sustainable long-term with the agreement the recipients of …

The Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly does a wide variety of good work to help out the elderly of the community, including transport to and from doctor appointments. Volunteers are a necessity to keep this program running. Stipends are available if the volunteer uses their own car. “Well right …

Houghton native Verna Mize is well known as the First Lady of Lake Superior, and had a piece written about her by Charles Esbach. According to him, she performed as a pioneer in the environmental movement back in 1967. A subsidiary of Armco Steel, Reserve Mining Company, was making iron …

A minor was injured in a bicycle-vehicle accident in Calumet yesterday. At approximately 4:45 pm, MSP troopers responded to the scene of an bicyclist and vehicular accident at the intersection of US-41 and 6th Street. A preliminary investigation and witness statements describe that the minor was attempting to cross the …

A brand new pee wee basketball league is coming to the Copper Country. The league is open to Pre-K through 5th grade kids to help foster a love for the sport. It will be separate from the leagues that take place in the winter. Registration is open through the rest …

July has been declared as Michigan Beer Month, which segue’s right into the ever-popular Keweenaw Brewfest. Tickets sell fast, and there are only a limited number. Brewfest will feature over 50 different breweries and over 200 beers, hard ciders, and seltzers. The full list will be available when you enter …

While the race does focus on the hundreds of runners competing in Canal Run, the event would not be possible without a community full of volunteers. UPHS Portage Community Health Coordinator Angela Luskin says that there are plenty of volunteer position still available, and duties range from tracking runner times, …