The first Sensory Sensitive event that was held Friday at the Houghton County Fair is being deemed successful. The Copper Country Autism Group purchased fair admissions. Skerbeck Entertainment provided two-hour ride passes, and then dimmed the lights and turned off the sounds to accommodate those on the autistic spectrum who …
Read More »Fatal Crash In Baraga County – Updated with Victims’ Names
A L’Anse woman died this morning in a crash on US-41 near the head of Keweenaw Bay. The Baraga County Sheriff’s Department says 59-year-old JoAnne Hilsendager crossed the centerline, and collided with a northbound semi driven by 57-year-old Brian Williams of Baraga. The force of the crash drove Hilsendager’s vehicle …
Read More »Tech Theatre Open Call for Auditions for “Black Comedy” and “Eurydice”
HOUGHTON, MI — Friday, August 23, 2019. Interested in being on stage? Tech Theatre is currently looking for actors and actresses for their two fall theatre productions, “Black Comedy” and “Eurydice.” Auditions for Tech Theatre’s first fall production, Black Comedy, are set for September 4 and 5, 7:00 PM, in the McArdle …
Read More »3rd Annual GeekU.P. Mini- “Comic-Con” Charity Event
HOUGHTON, MI — Join us for a fun-filled geektastic charity event! GeekU.P. is a mini-con charity event celebrating geek culture offering an artists’ alley, vendors, cosplay contest, celebrity Q&A’s, autograph sessions, and more! To be held September 14th at the Michigan Tech Memorial Union Ballroom in Houghton, MI. Geek.U.P, from …
Read More »Aspirus At Home moves their office to Hancock
The following press release was issued by Aspirus: HANCOCK, Mich. – To best serve the community, Aspirus At Home is now located at 1101 Elevation Street in Hancock. The staff and phone number (906.337.5700) remains the same. The Parkinson’s Support Group, which takes place at 1 p.m. on the second Monday …
Read More »Huge Crowds At Houghton County Fair
Organizers are calling the 68th Houghton County Fair a great success with four days of beautiful weather bringing huge crowds out each day totaling about $90,000 for admission at the gates, up roughly 5 percent from last year. The fair spent $41,000 on entertainment. All vendor spaces were rented and …
Read More »2019 Houghton County Fair Awards
2019 Houghton County Fair Exhibitor Awards Exhibitor of the Year: Pamela Hecht Silver Plates Needlework: Lori Carne Culinary: Cathy Isaacson Folk Arts & Fine Arts: Pamela Hecht Floriculture: Jenny Dice Horticulture: Bill Isaacson Best of Show Sewing: Jenny Dice Crochet: Cathy Isaacson Knitting: Kathleen Funkey Quilting: Billie Bloomfield Stitchery: Teresa …
Read More »Get The Facts, Not The Flu
There are a lot of misconceptions about the flu and whether or not a person should get a flu shot. A special Lunch & Learn presentation will look at Flu Facts and Youth Health to help get people ready for the upcoming flu season. Dr. Scott Pynnonen from the Baraga …
Read More »Free Hearing & Vision Screening Clinic
Hearing and vision greatly impact a child’s ability to succeed in school. Undiagnosed hearing problems may impact a child’s ability to pay attention or follow directions, while undiagnosed vision problems may affect a child’s ability to read and learn. The Western UP Health Department is offering free vision and hearing …
Read More »New Digital Tools Make Planning A Trip To The Keweenaw Easier
Planning a visit to the Keweenaw Peninsula just got a lot easier. The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau launched two digital tools this month to streamline trips to the area: an online portal which allows visitors to view availability and rates for local lodging accommodations and the interactive Keweenaw Adventure …
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