Melody Wagner announces her intent to run as for the Republican primary nomination in the 109th district. Wagner recently announced her intent to run after an official campaign event in late May. Wagner will run in the 109th district, which now includes Baraga County. The Gwinn resident will run under …
Read More »Annual MDOT Bridge Inspections Start with the Portage Lake Lift Bridge this Week
The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin annual bridge inspections across the western Upper Peninsula this week. Smaller bridge sections will begin inspections after Wednesday. MDOT crews will work to ensure the safe and reliable use of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge starting today through Wednesday. From 830 am to …
Read More »Jets Baseball, ‘Dogs Softball Claim District Titles – Saturday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game information. High School In the high school baseball tournament… • Jeffers claimed the Division Four district title Friday. The Jets eliminated Ironwood 4-1 in the semifinals. Cody Turner struck out 12. Jeffers then edged Gogebic 3-2 in the championship match. Levi Frahm …
Read More »Keweenaw Community Foundation Awards 2024 Scholarship to Copper Country Students
Now that high school graduation around the cooper country have wrapped up. Students will move into the workforce or head off for secondary education. The Keweenaw Community Foundation happily announces several students from the region will receive a little extra help thanks to scholarship awards. The Bernard F Gaffney Memorial …
Read More »Copper Country Angel Mission Starts Socks and Undies Drive for Local Children
Throughout the year the Copper Country Angel mission works with groups to create item drives for local children. In the fall the Copper Country Angel Mission holds an annual backpack drive that supplies school items to kids. This summer the organization will work on a second item drive with help …
Read More »Aspirus Keweenaw Adds Husband-Wife Duo to Team of Medical Professionals
Aspirus Health proudly welcomes two new medical professionals to the Copper Country. Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics has recently added two physicians, Dr. Rebecca Ulep and Dr Vince Ulep to the medical provider’s team of staff. The Husband and wife duo bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the …
Read More »Keweenaw Heartlands Use by Migrating Raptors Underscores the Nature Conservancy’s Goals to Preserve Lands
The Nature Conservancy views the Keweenaw Heartlands as a critical stopover for migrating raptors underscoring the land’s protection status. Recently leadership from the Nature Conservancy expressed belief in the Keweenaw Heartlands as a critical ecological region containing a variety of landscapes and systems desirable to migrating raptors. Home to rocky …
Read More »BHK Child Development’s Impact Goes Beyond Early Education
Since 1974 Baraga Houghton Keweenaw Child Development has worked with families to help kids grow. This year the organization celebrates its fiftieth anniversary. The celebration will invite the community to join the organization during a festive evening that’ll include appetizers and a silent auction. It’s going to be a great …
Read More »Michigan Department of Transportation Inspecting Western Upper Peninsula Bridges Next Week
The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin annual bridge inspections on several western Upper Peninsula bridges next week. Starting with the busiest bridge in Houghton County crews will inspect the Portage Lake Lift Bridge through Wednesday. On Monday the outside northbound lane will close from 8:30 to 11:30 am and …
Read More »Keweenaw Land Trust Earns Accreditation Renewal from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission
The Keweenaw Land Trust earns its accreditation renewal from the National Land Trust Accreditation Commission. The honor signifies the Keweenaw Land Trust’s continuing and renewed commitment to conserving lands and championing the conservation community. Keweenaw Land Trust underwent a comprehensive review process, successfully demonstrating fiscal accountability, responsible governance, and stewardship …
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