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The elderly man injured by an ATV driver on Sunday in Hancock has released from the hospital. Hancock Police notified the community today, that the victim of Sunday’s incident has been released from UPHS Portage hospital and will complete recovery at home. Additionally the department identified the ATV driver as …

The same delicious food shared with great friends has a new name. Copper Shores Meals on Wheels congregate sites that serve seniors in the Copper Country have a new name. Going forward Meals on Wheels Eat and Meet sites will continue their routine of serving seniors healthy meals Program director …

One of the best ways to connect with your community starts with volunteering or joining a new organization. Another great way to bond happens over a good brew too. On Saturday the Rotary Club will bring Keweenaw Brewfest back to the Houghton waterfront. While there’s a lot of fun to …

Northern Michigan University teams up with the Michigan State Police to enhance students’ learning experiences. The Northern Michigan University Criminal Justice Department has doubled the number of students working directly with Michigan State Police to analyze Upper Peninsula Homicide and missing person cold cases. The recently approved state budget includes …

Several years ago Ontonagon started a new festival to celebrate the village’s copper mining history and community. During COVID, the Copper Fest was put on hiatus. This weekend the village intends to host the 8th annual Copper Fest. And will have a lot of activities for residents and visitors to …

Houghton City Council has opened discussions about the state of the city center’s garage, nearby subway, and AT&T on Shelden Avenue. Recently Houghton had a structural study conducted on the structure to determine the extent of repairs necessary. The 100-year-old or so structure was the site of a Ford dealership, …

Twilight League In Copper Country Twilight League baseball action this evening…• Craig Heinonen Coldwell Banker and REL Mohawk Technology will play a doubleheader at the Hancock Driving Park at 6:00.• Garnet Garage and Northern Driveline will play a doubleheader at the Houghton field at 6:00.  MLB The Tigers collected just …

Keweenaw Brewfest’s return to Houghton on Saturday will pour a lot of beers. And to do so, the Rotary Club will need a lot of volunteers. While many rotary members will help out during the festival, the event requires many positions are filled to ensure everyone has a fun and …

Houghton will place a detour near MacInnes Drive tomorrow while water system work takes place in the area. Starting in mid-morning tomorrow a portion of MacInnes Drive Sharon Avenue, near the east side of the student development complex, will close for water maintenance. A Detour placed in the area will …

Taking on a role with the National Park Service requires a passion for history and the local community. Recently the Keweenaw National Historic Park announced the park has two internship positions open. Both positions will work closely with the national park’s visual information specialist and interpretation and education team as …