Category Archives: Featured

Three Arrested in Ontonagon County
Three men face charges after their arrest in Ontonagon County's Stannard Township Thursday. The Ontonagon County Sheriff's Department reports that a deputy stopped the vehicle. Details about what ensu...
Todd Overbeek Mar 20, 2026

Great Lakes Sound and Vibration celebrates large expansion to facility in Calumet
Expanding into the future as a driver in America's defense industry. Today Great Lakes Sound and Vibration in Calumet celebrated the completion of a 48.5 million and 26,000 Square foot expansion on Fr...
Thomas Fournier Mar 20, 2026

Copper Shores shares the tools to care for the community until more mental health services arrive
Suicide and substance abuse tend to effect rural communities at higher rates than in cities. Several factors can contribute to those higher rates, including lack of access to mental health services, s...
Thomas Fournier Mar 20, 2026

Step Afrika! takes center stage in Houghton at the Rozsa Center
Stepping is an artwork nearly as old as the country itself. As African Americans began forming greek letter organization at colleges 170 years ago, student began building community and creating music ...
Thomas Fournier Mar 20, 2026

Celebrating the life and legacy of Bob Backon
In February, Houghton's Mayor Bob Backon passed away at the age of 83. He was a beloved member of the community, a teacher at Houghton High School, and also a basketball and golf coach who was seen on...
Thomas Fournier Mar 20, 2026

Ishpeming Girls to Play for Hoops Title - Friday Sports Wrap
High School The Ishpeming High School girls basketball team will play for a state title. The Hematites edged Morenci 37-34 in their Division Four semifinal yesterday. The Hematites trailed by as many ...
Todd Overbeek Mar 20, 2026

Projects focused on visitors can enhance the quality-of-life for residents in the Keweenaw Peninsula enjoy everyday
Turning the Keweenaw Peninsula into a destination takes many people and projects, and Visit Keweenaw's destination development grant awards meet at the intersection of visitors and residents enjoying ...
Thomas Fournier Mar 19, 2026

Secretary of State candidate, Suzanna Shkreli, completes tour in the Upper Peninsula despite historic blizzard
Snow, wind and cold weather didn't deter Suzanna Shkreli from visiting the Upper Peninsula on her secretary of state campaign tour Thursday. Making the trip to Houghton last night to meet with residen...
Thomas Fournier Mar 19, 2026

Tech to Face Gannon in NCAA Men's Hoops Quarterfinal - Thursday Sports Wrap
High School The Ishpeming girls basketball team is headed to East Lansing, after a 60-22 victory over Inland Lakes in their Division Four tournament quarterfinal game last night. The Hematites will fa...
Todd Overbeek Mar 19, 2026

Copper Shores invites the Copper Country to free QPR and Narcan training opportunity
Saving a life can be as simple as having a conversation. Next week Copper Shores Outreach and Education hosts a free QPR training opportunity. QPR, or Question, Respond and Refer, is a suicide and abu...
Thomas Fournier Mar 18, 2026






