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The Friends of Fashion pulled out the stops for their annual show Sunday in Chassell. Models across the age spectrum strutted on a stage in what used to be the HomeEc classroom at the former school, now the Chassell Heritage Center. The theme was “America Celebrates.” The focus of the …

Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted premiered its Keweenaw-centric episode Sunday night on National Geographic, with the show getting a positive review from over 500 at the Rozsa Center. Hosted by the Keweenaw Convention and Visitors Bureau, Brad Barnett says he was floored by the response. I was blown away by the turnout …

A week after an accident that eventually took his life, the community gathered Saturday to pay respects to Houghton County Sheriff Brian McLean. The service was organized by the Sheriffs & Municipal Memorial Assistance Response Team (SMMART), part of the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association. The service started around 2:20 PM, with …

Two people became stranded late Friday on an inflatable after rough water pushed their boat back towards land. They took refuge on Porters Island, but were soaked and underdressed for prolonged exposure to the conditions and Lake Superior’s chilly temperatures. The first rescue attempt was mounted on a private vessel …

David Crowley stopped by the Keweenaw’s Own Morning Show on 97.7 The Wolf Thursday to talk about the return of Pastyfest. Calumet’s premier summer event is happening Saturday, August 21st, and they are looking to register parade entrants. Crowley says the earlier you sign on, the lower the chances that …

Houghton County Commissioner and Michigan Tech Campus Police Deputy Chief Roy Britz knows Brian McLean better than anyone from a professional sense. The two worked together in the Houghton County Sheriff’s Department for years. Britz served as Undersheriff, which he describes as being the “office manager.” The time we spent …

From afar, Thursday looked like normal at the Houghton County Memorial Airport. Inside hangar two, it was anything but. Teenagers from across the state got their first experience piloting an aircraft thanks to Michigan Tech’s Summer Youth Program, the Civil Air Patrol, and the Experimental Aircraft Association. Spokesperson Kevin Cadeau …

The Upper Peninsula Regional Blood Center says it is running severely low on all blood types and is seeking donations. The organization has a location in Hancock, with walk-ins and appointments being accepted. Coordinator of Blood Collections Rachel Heath says visitors to the area are able to give a potentially …

The body of former Houghton County Sheriff Brian McLean returned to the Copper Country Thursday afternoon to a hero’s reception. McLean was airlifted Saturday night to UP Health Systems – Marquette before passing away late Monday. He was the longest-serving sheriff in the state, first elected in 1996, and his …

The Village of Laurium has reposted a listing for a mechanic. Administrator Ed Vertin says applicants can expect to repair and maintain a wide variety of vehicles within the municipal fleet. All the village vehicles, gas engine and diesel, heavy equipment. It’s posted on the Michigan Works! jobs site under …