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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Local youth bring home medals from 4-H Upper Peninsula Regional Shooting Tournament
Seven Houghton-Keweenaw County youth participated in the 4-H Upper Peninsula Regional Shooting Tournament in Channing, MI, in June. Youth from the Copper Tips 4-H Archery Club and Keweenaw Explorers 4-H Club continue to show off their deadeyes. The 6th annual 4-H Upper Peninsula Regional Shooting Tournament was held at the …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Markkanen To Host Meet & Greets With McBroom & Bergman
State Representative Greg Markkanen will be hosting a series of Meet & Greets in the 110th District this weekend. Markkanen will be joined by Senator Ed McBroom at Keweenaw Coffee Works in Calumet on Friday from 5:00-6:00pm. Then on Sunday, the Hancock Republican will be at the Wakefield VFW at …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Portage Lake District Library To Show Original Star Wars Films
In a library not too far, far away, local residents can see all three films in the original Star Wars trilogy. The Portage Lake District Library will screen the first film in the saga, Star Wars, A New Hope, Monday evening at 6:00 for free. All are invited and even …
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