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UPDATE6/8/24 12:30 pm: The U.S. Coast Guard reports that half of the M/V Michipicoten’s crew has been removed from the vessel safely. The ship is en route to a nearby port for inspections and repairs. The cause of the flooding will be investigated after it has been stabilized. The bulk …

Throughout the year simple kindness for youth helps kids with the little things to get through school. By supplying students in the Copper Country with the tools for school, or even new shoes or a jacket, the organization has touched many lives in the community. Vice President of SKY Robert …

Tuning misfortune into something positive takes a lot of strength from a community. Recently Pastor Sarah Semmler-Smith at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church returned after vacation to a message the church did not sanction on its display sign. During May to celebrate Mother’s day and the diversity of the congregation the …

The CCISD CTE Construction and Technology Students are at it again. Developing and furthering their skills with business and construction tools. Recently the Construction and Technology program completed work on a tiny house project that will go up for auction. After a two-year process that included CAD designs, analysis, and …

Summer meal programs coming to schools around the state are helping reduce food insecurity among Michigan children. Before the COVID pandemic, there were a few summer meal programs. However, when schools began to close for public safety, state leaders needed to find a way to make sure kids were prepared …

A Copper Country firefighter has been named Firefighter of the Year by the American Legion of Michigan. Ahmeek Assistant Fire Chief Michael Defina has served with the department since moving to the area. He came to the region from Maryland before moving to the region with his wife. While with …

Throughout the summer the Keweenaw National Historic Park will greet many visitors at the Park headquarters and several heritage sites around the region. During the visitor season, the National Park Service provides the community and travelers with various program opportunities to become immersed in the copper country’s rich history. Groups …

Ahead of the August Michigan Primary The Marquette County League of Women Voters will bring together each candidate vying for the 109th district. At the end of June, the League of Women Voters will host a Candidate Forum inviting all six registered candidates together to answer questions directly from residents. …

McDonalds and Little Brother’s Friends of the Elderly will partner next week to serve some sweet treats. Recently McDonald’s introduced the new Grandma McFlurry, and in honor of the new limited-time item, will partner with Little Brother’s Friends of the Elderly Network, the national organization whose mission seeks to support …

Throughout the year profits host plenty of fun fundraisers. But not many events offer a few hours on the golf course. Registration has opened for the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home Golf Scramble. The Domestic Violence shelter that works with victims throughout the Keweenaw Peninsula will host its 11th golf …