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Each summer Dam Jam brings regional music, vendors, food, and visitors to a hidden-away corner of Calumet. The Dam Jam Music and Camping Festival highlights the Calumet Lions Park hidden on Waterworks Road. The park was created in partnership between the township and the local Lions Club to create a …

The demands of caring for an older relative weigh on a family. At the end of July, the Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress will host a third Dementia Caregivers program for residents of the Upper Peninsula. The completely online program over three sessions shares vital information with family caregivers …

The Lake Linden Hubbell Public Schools Foundation awards over 120,000 scholarships to 22 class of 2024 graduates. Yesterday the Lake Linden Hubbell Public Schools Foundation awarded scholarships ranging from 250 to 25000 dollars to twenty-two recent Lake Linden Hubbell High School graduates. The foundation supports students’ education through scholarship awards, …

Michigan Department of Natural Resources Official announces results of the state’s winter wolf survey. In 2024 the department estimates the Upper Peninsula has seen 131 new wolves add to the region’s population from 2022. Bringing the total estimated wolf population in the Upper Peninsula to 762 animals. The figures demonstrate …

Hancock’s Planning Commission will move a zoning amendment ordinance to the city council for consideration. Hancock’s planning commission last night approved Ordinance 315 for zoning amendments to add definitions to personal care and beauty services and where those businesses can operate, as well as changed the zoning in three areas …

Since the parking deck in Houghton came down the views and walk along the canal have become much better. While many might take a stroll along the waterfront trail some might choose to use a different kind of transportation. Recently Keweenaw Boat Tours owner Jason Swain introduced to the Copper …

Summer’s in full swing, and mountain bikers are already enjoying the Copper Harbor trail network. This summer the Copper Harbor Trails Club will introduce a new, challenging trail to the group’s vast network. Berry Picker Trails climbs the club’s ranks as another fun option for riders and visitors. The new …

Michigan Tech’s Planetary Surface Technology Development Lab participates in the NASA Brea the Ice Lunar Challenge at Alabama A&M University. Last week the Michigan Tech Planetary Surface Technology Development Lab competed in the Break the Ice Challenge against universities and industry companies. In 2020 NASA started the Break the Ice …

The Upper Peninsula Human Trafficking Task Force has become an endorsed organization of the District 10 Lions. Earlier in the year during the District 10 Lions of Michigan convention in Ishpeming the groups of local chapters voted to make the Upper Peninsula Human Trafficking Task Force a district-endorsed organization. The …

The Baraga Count Chamber of Commerce seeks to fill an open seat on the Dynamo Grant Committee. The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce announced last Friday that the Dynamo Grant Committee has five open review board seats. The Dynamo Grant program aims to attract new businesses and support young enterprises …