Category Archives: Featured

CCHS moves on to the first elimination round of Mutt Madness
In the opening round between Sunday and Monday, earlier this week, CCHS raised more than $500 to advance in the tournament-style competition. The competition works like a sports bracket, with shelters...
Thomas Fournier Mar 05, 2026

March is Youth Arts Month with the Copper Country Community Arts Center
The Copper Country Community Arts Center will celebrate Youth Arts Month throughout March with an extensive display of student creativity. Visitors can view more than 350 examples of art created by yo...
Thomas Fournier Mar 05, 2026

Keweenaw Community Foundation launched "Building Our Futures" survey for western Upper Peninsula residents
The Keweenaw Community Foundation has launched a comprehensive survey to gather input from residents across the western Upper Peninsula. The "Building Our Futures" survey, launched earlier this week, ...
Thomas Fournier Mar 05, 2026

Houghton County officials warn of Toll Text Scam during National Consumer Protection week
Even during National Consumer Protection Week, scammers continue targeting residents with fraudulent schemes. On Wednesday, the Houghton County Prosecutor posted a warning to alert residents and visit...
Thomas Fournier Mar 05, 2026

GLIAC Tourney - Tech Men Advance, Women Fall - Thursday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In girls district semifinals last night... Division Four, District 97 - Ewen-Trout Creek smothered Bessemer 71-8. Wakefield-Mar...
Todd Overbeek Mar 05, 2026

Students enter the Pike Tank and take away skills for business development
Career and technical education students across the state regularly take classroom concepts beyond school walls. Construction technology students have built houses in Houghton, and automotive technolog...
Thomas Fournier Mar 04, 2026

Latest trooper promoted by Michigan State Police becomes a sergeant in St. Ignace
Michigan State Police announced the promotion of Jonathan Morrison to the rank of sergeant at the St. Ignace post. Morrison began his service with Michigan State Police in 2014 following his graduatio...
Thomas Fournier Mar 04, 2026

DB-TC Boys Head to Regional Hoops Final - Wednesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School Dollar Bay-Tamarack City advanced to the Division Four Region 25 championship game with a 72-39 victory over Wakefield-Marenisc...
Todd Overbeek Mar 04, 2026

Keweenaw Peninsula businesses, organizations and non-profits start thinking about summer festivities
With the Keweenaw Peninsula looking forward to a few days of warmer temperatures, some might have already started to think about summer days in the sunshine. Bridgefest celebrations in Houghton and Ha...
Thomas Fournier Mar 03, 2026

Houghton County Road Commission implements spring load weight restrictions as roads warm up
The Houghton County Road Commission shares an important message for loaded trucks in coordination with other western Upper Peninsula road commissions. Starting Wednesday, March 4, weight restrictions ...
Thomas Fournier Mar 03, 2026






