Dr. Robert Lorinser will make a second run for the U.S. House of Representatives seat in Michigan’s First District in 2024. The 67-year-old Marquette Democrat made the announcement this morning in an email release. Lorinser lost to Republican incumbent Jack Bergman by a 62 to 39 percent margin in the …
Read More »Dr. Tayloria Adams to Address Guests at 34th Michigan Tech MLK Banquet
For 34 years Michigan Tech University has celebrated Martin Luther King Junior’s life and legacy, encouraging community service, artistic expression and a celebratory banquet. Earlier today Michigan Tech students visited with elementary students in the area. Spending time to read to the classes a book about Dr. King and the …
Read More »Calumet Players to Hold “Miracle Worker” Auditions
The Calumet Players are holding auditions this week for the spring production of The Miracle Worker. The play recounts the story of Helen Keller, who lost her sight and hearing as an infant because of illness. Through the dedicated efforts of teacher Anne Sullivan, she learned to communicate, and became …
Read More »Lake Superior Shipping Season Closes
The 2022 Lake Superior shipping season has officially closed. The Poe Lock at Sault Ste. Marie shut down for the winter late last night. The final freighter to pass through was the Joseph L. Block, downbound to Toledo. The MacArthur Lock closed for the season a month ago. Crews will …
Read More »Escanaba Man Killed in Pickup Crash
An Escanaba man was killed in a traffic crash Sunday afternoon in Gladstone. Delta County Sheriff’s deputies responded just after noon to US-2, just south of South Hill Road. They found that two pick-up trucks had collided head-on. Investigators say one of the trucks, driven by 81-year-old Kenneth Arnold of …
Read More »Lost Hiker, Child Located Quickly in Pilgrim Forest
A lost hiker and a 6-year-old child were quickly located after they were reported missing in Portage Township Sunday. The Houghton County Sheriff’s Department was called out at 6:00 to the Pilgrim Community Forest Hiking Trail. Superior Search and Rescue also joined the search, which ended when both the hiker …
Read More »Obituary: Susan L. Pittsley
As received from the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel: Susan L. Pittsley, age 71, of Baraga, MI passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, January 14, 2023. She was born in Phelps, Wi on July 21, 1951, the daughter of the late Herman and Irma (Dain) …
Read More »Visit Keweenaw Director Elected to State Board
Visit Keweenaw Executive Director Brad Barnett has been elected to the board of directors at the Michigan Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus (MACVB.) The MACVB represents 50 destination marketing organizations throughout Michigan, focusing on advocating for the travel industry, and facilitating education and communication amongst its members. “It’s an …
Read More »Five Arrested in Schoolcraft County Drug Busts
Five people are facing charges after a series of drug busts in Schoolcraft County. A Thursday traffic stop that turned up crystal methamphetamine resulted in one arrest for distribution-related charges. Using information gained from the traffic stop, detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team, Michigan State Police troopers and …
Read More »Equipment Loan of the Keweenaw Expands Recreation Opportunities to the Disabled Community with Sit Skis
Keweenaw Peninsula residents are very active all year round. And hitting the trails is always a major part of recreation. For some though getting out and into a pair of ski can be challenging. This month Equipment Loan Keweenaw or ELK for short, are training outdoor enthusiast with disabilities, how …
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