Category Archives: Featured

Foreign dignitaries, presenters and musicians complete their journey to Hancock's Juhannus celebrations
International presenters have arrived in the Copper Country ahead of Hancock's Juhannus summer solstice celebration, bringing music, cultural traditions and a hope for lasting connections with the reg...
Thomas Fournier Jun 18, 2026

Fast Pitch Wins for Moyle, Superior - Thursday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more details. Fast Pitch Softball In Copper Country Fast Pitch Softball League play last evening... Moyle/Finnish Coat outscored Northern Wishes 11-8. Krista Carell...
Todd Overbeek Jun 18, 2026

Houghton County Clerk's Office connects with veterans at Vet Fest 2026
Hundreds of veterans from across the western Upper Peninsula gathered at the fourth annual Houghton County Vet Fest resource fair Wednesday, connecting with more than 90 organizations and programs ded...
Thomas Fournier Jun 17, 2026

Calumet man sentenced to 57 months minimum for multiple counts of criminal sexual conduct involving two minors
A Calumet man will serve a minimum of 57 months in prison after a Houghton County judge sentenced him Wednesday on two counts of criminal sexual conduct involving children under the age of 13. Judge B...
Thomas Fournier Jun 17, 2026

Summer Solstice celebrations begin today in Hancock
Hancock launched four days of Juhannus summer solstice celebrations Wednesday, drawing visitors from across the country and around the world as the city marks its designation as the 2026 Finno-Ugric C...
Thomas Fournier Jun 17, 2026

Narrow Twilight Wins for Garnet, Stanton - Wednesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more details. Twilight League In Copper Country Twilight League baseball last night... Garnet Garage got past REL/Mohawk Technology 5-4. Houghton Building Supply-St...
Todd Overbeek Jun 17, 2026

Houghton County Vet Fest Resource Fair returns for fourth year
The Houghton County Veterans Service Office brings together its annual Vet Fest for the fourth year tomorrow. The event provides veterans from across the Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin a singl...
Thomas Fournier Jun 16, 2026

Copper Shores Community Health Foundation and Feeding America continue partnership in the western Upper Peninsula
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation and Feeding America Michigan are continuing a five-year partnership to bring mobile food pantries to communities across the western Upper Peninsula this year....
Thomas Fournier Jun 16, 2026

Big Annie Statue Committee plans unveiling with the community
A statue honoring one of Calumet's most influential historical figures will be unveiled this summer after years of community effort and $150,000 in fundraising. Anna "Big Annie" Klobucher-Clemenc play...
Thomas Fournier Jun 16, 2026

Juhannus festivities will introduce a new competition to the Copper Country
Hancock's Juhannus festival returns this weekend with a new competition joining the city's beloved wife carrying contest - and organizers say it's going to get messy. The inaugural sauna games, held o...
Thomas Fournier Jun 16, 2026





