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Independence day activities are occurring throughout the nation starting today and tomorrow. Local festivities are no exception, with some activities having started on the weekend. Parades and fireworks are the long-awaited event leading up to July 4th. See the schedule for parades and firework shows below: Today (July 3rd): 12pm …

Dollar Bay Veterans Honor Roll will have a rededication ceremony today. The roll was first built in the 1940’s, and it has been rebuilt in the same style. The ceremony will be held at 11am at the Veterans Park on Main Street.

No one was injured in a semi truck roll over on Lake Annie Road yesterday in Franklin Township. Michigan state police troopers reported to a call for a rolled over gravel truck near US -41 at around 10:50 am. It was determined that a semi truck loaded with gravel was …

While many towns are holding their independence day celebrations next Monday and Tuesday, Tapiola is hosting their cookout and parade tomorrow. The Forest King Independence parade will start at 10:30 am on Tapiola road. There will also be hot dots courtesy of the Otter Lake Fire Department, a picnic, a …

Over the past few days, officers with various local law enforcement departments have been training to respond to a mental health crises. Houghton Police Department’s Lieutenant Nick Roberts says that this type of training is very important to officers in the Upper Peninsula; due to the frequency of mental health …

Mount Bohemia has more than just a great ski hill- it also has an amazing Nordic spa. On the 4th, they will hold a pool party. “This is our first annual 4th of July Pool Party at the Nordic Spa. We’re going to have free hot dogs, free potato chips, …

Warm summer days in the Keweenaw means days spent on the lake, but safety should always be in the back of your mind.  “Well the biggest piece of equipment will be a PFD – personal flotation device, and I strongly suggest you wear it, even paddling. Even on calm, inland …

A Houghton man has been formally charged for crimes related to the defacing of Temple Jacob in Hancock in 2019. 23 year old, Nathan Weeden of Houghton, has been charged by the Department of Justice, with one count defacing a religious property, and one count of conspiracy against rights. Weeden …

For nearly a century, village residents in South Range have thrown a grand Fourth of July celebration. While there are many other Fourth of July festivities throughout the Copper country, South Range’s Fourth of July committee president, Mike Renier, says that the entire community pitches in- from those who come …

Copper Shores Community Health Foundation has announced the 2023 recipients for the Recreation and Facilities grants. The recipients are: Covington township Tow Rope Replacement received $4000 to replace the ski/tow rope on Covington Ski/Sled hill. Swedetown Chalet ADA Improvements received $6,500 towards making the chalet more accessible so it meets …