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A Houghton High School graduate and future Northern Michigan University wildcat earns the Mike Rowe Work Ethic Scholarship. Connor Kamm, a 2024 Houghton High School graduate, who plans to study welding technology and HVACR at North Michigan University in the Fall, was recently named a recipient of the Mike Rowe …

The CCMHS in Houghton County opposes the proposed change to Medicaid for mental health services by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. During the Houghton County Commission July meeting, Copper Country Mental Health Services Director Mike Bach shared why the local department recently passed a resolution opposing proposed …

The Wall Street Journal highlights Isle Royale’s wonder and isolation as the best uncrowded National Park in the country. Recently the Wall Street Journal published in its lifestyle and travel section an article analyzing the United state’s national park system for traveler consideration in 2024. Choosing to highlight the country’s …

A core purpose of the Copper Country Community Arts Center works to expand the community’s artistic endeavors. Periodically throughout the year, the center hosts artists to teach medium classes that center around a theme and style of artwork. In August the Center plans to bring in former Isle Royale Teen …

The berry farms in Chassell have provided sweet treats to residents of the Upper Peninsula for many years. Before the rise of California’s agriculture, many of Chassell grown berries would find their way grocers and markets in Chicago and much of the Midwest. There are six farms still in operation …

Ryan D. Hawn will become the new Commanding Officer in Charge of the Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City. On Friday the Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City announced a change of command will take place today, with Capt. Andrew G. Schanno passing command to Cmdr. Ryan D Hawn in …

Meadowbrook Arena in L’Anse is a step closer to getting new hockey boards. At last night’s village council meeting, trustees finalized their acceptance of a $255,855 bid from Becker Arena Products to install the new boards. Becker was the only company that applied. Much of the cost is being covered …

The Baraga-Houghton-Keweenaw Community Action Agency will host food distribution sites throughout the peninsula tomorrow. The local Community Action Agency serving Baraga, Houghton, and Keweenaw counties will host three food distribution sites in the Keweenaw peninsula tomorrow. Beginning at 9:45 am, for fifteen minutes the distribution site will give food boxes …

Verna Mize began her fight for Lake Superior in 1967. A native of Houghton and alum of Calumet High School, Mize has many ties to Lake Superior and the Keweenaw Peninsula. Today, after her passing in 2013, she’s still remembered with a memorial marker along the Portage Canal in Houghton. …

Hancock Central High School infrastructure projects continue work this week. The High school has announced that starting tomorrow crews will begin resurfacing the front parking lot. Until July 19th, starting tomorrow, the school will restrict parking to the back lot. There is no parking in front of the school at …