Category Archives: Featured

Houghton's Digital Bloom art experience earns a $4,000 MACC grant
The Michigan Arts and Culture Council awarded Houghton's Digital Bloom art festival a $4,000 Project Support grant, recognizing the value of accessible public art in rural communities. The grant will ...
Thomas Fournier Aug 26, 2026

Finlandia Art Gallery exhibit displays the life of reindeer herders
Hancock's tenure as the Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture concludes soon, but cultural programming continues through the year's final days. The Finlandia Art Gallery at the Finnish American Heritage Cent...
Thomas Fournier Aug 26, 2026

Canal Colors Festival expanding activities, events, and fall fun over three days
While summer may feel fleeting in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, autumn in the Keweenaw Peninsula offers something special. The fiery transformation of leaves each fall draws visitors and residents alike...
Thomas Fournier Aug 26, 2026

Franklin Township issue 72-hour boil advisory following water main break
A water main break has disrupted service to residents in the Ripley area. Franklin Township will issue a 72-hour boil water advisory. The break resulted in minimal water flow to affected customers. Th...
Thomas Fournier Aug 26, 2026

Northern Driveline Wins Twilight Tourney - Wednesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school volleyball last night... Hancock swept Lake Linden-Hubbell 3-0 (25-17. 25-12, 25-16). Hear the game replay here. Fores...
Todd Overbeek Aug 26, 2026

Michigan implementing new programs in encourage family and student engagement in schools
Education's evolving landscape makes each new school year a new adventure. Over the past few years, schools have noticed students having less success in the classroom and less confidence in their abil...
Thomas Fournier Aug 25, 2026

Houghton County prosecutor expresses concern for community safety regarding Michigan's 18-month rule
Two individuals in Houghton County will serve suspended jail sentences due to Michigan's intermediate sanction and 18-month rule for first-time felony convictions. Both individuals appeared in Houghto...
Thomas Fournier Aug 25, 2026

CYberHusky students gain recognition for performances in various cybersecurity competitions d
The CyberHusky Computing Training program engages local middle and high school students through education, fun and embracing challenges. This year's theme, "Embracing the AI and Cyber Challenges," int...
Thomas Fournier Aug 25, 2026

Copper Country ISD seeks to replace the Special Education Millage with the same mill rate
The Copper Country Intermediate School District will seek a 20-year special education replacement millage in November. The CCISD announced the district's intent to seek the millage request on November...
Thomas Fournier Aug 25, 2026

Hancock Area District Library hosts one-day-only used book sale in the high school
The Hancock Area District Library will host a one-day used book sale to support the community's reading needs. Proceeds raised by the used book sale will support the Hancock Area District Library's mi...
Thomas Fournier Aug 25, 2026





