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Pine Mountain Music Festival Enters Final Stretch

The Pine Mountain Music Festival continues with a pair of terrific musicians taking the stage Wednesday night at the Calumet Theatre. Pianist Miles Massicotte and flutist Giovanni Perez are two of the mentors for musicians that are part of the annual UP Starts show. Executive Director Doug Day says that …

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Calumet Lions Park Prepares For Dam Jam

The 4th annual Dam Jam is quickly approaching and it’s expected to be another great weekend of music and fun in Calumet. The two day festival includes multiple stages and camping at Calumet Lions Park this Friday and Saturday. Organizer Jim Newman says guests will be treated to an array …

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Hancock Library Hosts Summer Reading Program

The Hancock Public Library will host a Summer Reading Program with the theme “A Universe of Stories. The program features a fun summer of reading, prizes, activities and presentations. A kick-off event will be held this Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm with space-themed crafts and a snack while …

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Strawberry Festival Featuring Rides On The Agassiz

Visitors to the Copper Country Strawberry Festival will once again have the opportunity to take an excursion aboard Michigan Tech’s research vessel Agassiz. Participants will discover “How scientists investigate the health of the Great Lakes” on Saturday, July 13th from 12:30-6:00pm at Chassell Marina. The public is invited to reserve …

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Aspirus U.P. hospitals and clinics receive 2019 Governor’s Award of Excellence for quality, patient safety

The following press release was issued by Aspirus: UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. – All four Aspirus hospitals in the Upper Peninsula have received MPRO’s 2019 Governor’s Award of Excellence for “Effective Reporting and Measurement.” The hospitals include Aspirus Ironwood, Aspirus Iron River, Aspirus Keweenaw and Aspirus Ontonagon. This year, more than 130 …

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Dial Help Offers Guiding Good Choices For Parents

Dial Help will be hosting a program for parents called Guiding Good Choices. It’s geared toward parents of middle-school aged children and will teach how to effectively manage youth 9-14 years old, reduce adolescent problem behaviors, increase communication skills, improve parent or guardian and child interactions, bonding, and how to …

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Project FRESH Coupons Available

Senior Project FRESH offers $20.00 worth of coupons to any senior at least 60 years of age or any disabled person, who meets the income requirements. For one person, the income limit is $22,459 per year. For two people, the limit is $30,451 per year. These coupons may be used …

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