Local News

The Upper Peninsula is not part of Wisconsin–while that may not be news to the people of the U.P., Mountain Dew seemed to be a little confused when they included the region as part of our neighboring state in their recent “Dewnited States” campaign. To make up for that mistake, …

When you visit the local public library, you expect to find books and even videos for checkout. At the Portage Lake District Library, now you’ll find a limited number of video games as well. The games are available for a variety of consoles, including PlayStation 4, Xbox One, WiiU and …

The following press release was issued by the Parade of Nations: HOUGHTON, MI, August 12, 2019–They’re back!  The renowned Cass Tech Marching Band from Detroit will march in the Parade of Nations on September 21. It’s the 30th anniversary of the Parade of Nations, a parade and multicultural festival celebrating the …

Credit: Michigan Department of Natural Resources–A cougar image is shown from a landowner’s game camera, northwest of Ironwood in Gogebic County. The following press release was issued by the MDNR: A mountain lion image caught on a landowner’s trail camera in Gogebic County has been confirmed as the state’s 39th …

The Calumet Public Library is now reopen after its scheduled annual closure for maintenance. The Friends of the Calumet Public Library are also ready to get back to work with their next monthly meeting this evening at the library at 5:30pm. The public is encouraged to come out and lend …

The Chocolay Raptor Center is caring for a bald eagle recovering from apparent lead poisoning. The raptor was rescued from a tree in Menominee where it was reportedly found hanging upside down. The animal was emaciated, dehydrated, and had a depressed demeanor. Further tests showed the eagle had extremely high …

Shriners Healthcare for Children is offering a complimentary screening clinic in L’Anse later this month. The Pediatric Orthopaedic Screening event will be held at the Baraga County Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, August 21st from 3:00-5:00pm. Families with children with signs of an orthopaedic condition or in need of a second …

Author and local historian John Haeussler will give a presentation next week on Lost Hancock. The event will take place at the Hancock Public Library on Monday, August 19th at 6pm. Haeussler will present an illustrated history of this historic town, consisting of pre-1940 images, focusing on structures that no …

The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Town Hall Meeting this week with Jason Allen, Director of Rural Development for the US Department of Agriculture. USDA Rural Development operates over fifty financial assistance programs for a variety of rural applications. The public is invited to learn about the …

The Copper Country Intermediate School District, in conjunction with ESS/willSub is inviting all current substitute teachers to come have a meet and greet reception at the CCISD, 809 Hecla St. in Hancock on Monday, August 12, 2019 from 12pm – 2pm or Thursday, August 15, 2019 from 2pm to 4pm. …