Category Archives: Featured

Copper Country Chorale salutes America's 250th anniversary
The Copper Country Chorale will celebrate America's 250th anniversary Sunday with a special concert featuring classic tunes and folk songs that chronicle the nation's musical heritage. "Singing Onward...
Thomas Fournier Apr 30, 2026 Screenshot

Copper Shores highlights sexual violence awareness through community partnerships
Throughout April, Copper Shores has worked to shine a light on sexual violence in the Copper Country, culminating with the Puppy Parade at the end of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Despite the Upper ...
Thomas Fournier Apr 30, 2026

Sweeps for Hancock Baseball, Houghton Softball - Thursday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more details. High School In high school baseball yesterday... Hancock swept Lake Linden-Hubbell 15-0 and 8-2. The Bulldogs took command in the opener with 10 runs ...
Todd Overbeek Apr 30, 2026

Festival of Nations will expand welcoming international students to Houghton's community
Michigan Technological University is transforming its longtime Parade of Nations tradition. Expanding the event beyond Dee Stadium to create a more community-focused celebration that increases interac...
Thomas Fournier Apr 29, 2026

Puppy Parade returns to spread awareness for sexual assault survivors
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation will conclude Sexual Assault Awareness Month this evening with a community puppy parade designed to bring levity to a serious subject while creating awareness...
Thomas Fournier Apr 29, 2026

2026 AMMP Accelerator gets underway with six entrepreneurs developing innovative businesses
MTEC SmartZone has launched its third cohort of the Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Program Accelerator, welcoming six new businesses into the three-month intensive program designed to transform ...
Thomas Fournier Apr 29, 2026

Houghton Baseball Dumps Hancock - Wednesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more details. High School In high school baseball yesterday... Houghton breezed past Hancock 11-4. Each team scored three runs in the opening inning. The Gremlins p...
Todd Overbeek Apr 29, 2026

Hancock Public Schools Showcase of Excellence highlights student accomplishments
Hancock Public Schools will celebrate student accomplishments at its annual Showcase of Excellence Wednesday evening, bringing families and students together before the school year ends. The showcase ...
Thomas Fournier Apr 28, 2026

First Impressions Tourism community forum with MSU Extension focuses on Calumet
Everyone knows the difference a first impression can make, and that advice holds especially true for communities attracting visitors. The MSU Extension Office will host a community forum in late May d...
Thomas Fournier Apr 28, 2026

Lake Gogebic Walleye Opener Tournament helps kick off a new fishing season in the Upper Peninsula
A change of season won't affect anglers sinking a line into the water. From winter's ice fishing tournaments throughout the summer, the Upper Peninsula plays host to many local fishing competitions. T...
Thomas Fournier Apr 28, 2026






