Category Archives: Local News

Copper Shores brings its community of non-profits and fun to Greenland Township
Each summer, Copper Shores brings its community picnic to a new town. The first year, the group set up an afternoon of fun in Chassell Centennial Park, then moved to the L'Anse Waterfront. Before last...
Thomas Fournier 42m ago

Hancock Public School hires Mollie Trewartha as the High School and Middle School Principal
Hancock Public Schools hires Mollie Trewartha as the new High school and middle school principal. Effective July 21st, Trewartha will take on the high school and middle school leadership role. She com...
Thomas Fournier 6h ago

Representative Greg Markkanen earns tourism lifetime achievement award from Visit Keweenaw
Visit Keweenaw Awards representative Greg Markkanen with a lifetime achievement award. On Monday, Visit Keweenaw announced it was awarding the representative the Visit Keweenaw Tourism Champion, honor...
Thomas Fournier 6h ago

Whether by foot, two wheels or four, the Upper Peninsula's roads are for everyone
Whether running in the morning or riding a bike on the road, safety comes first. Tour da Yoop board member Dan Dalquist says that pedestrians, regardless of their mode of transportation, will experien...
Thomas Fournier 6h ago

Music, Art and Food make up the Key Ingredients for a fun evening in Hancock
Key ingredients will take over Hancock the night before the canal run. An annual tradition. The events have coincided for several years. Inviting residents, visitors, race participants, restaurants, a...
Thomas Fournier Jul 16, 2025

Heavy Rains and an overflow of the L'Anse sewer mains force Waterfront Park beach closure
Heavy rains causing an overflow in the L'Anse sewer system near the wastewater plant will shut down the beach. EGLE and the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, with assistance from the L'Anse w...
Thomas Fournier Jul 16, 2025

MDOT will start work on the M-26 Eagle River Bridge next week
MDOT will begin a bridge project in Keweenaw County next week. On Monday, the Michigan Department of Transportation will begin work on a $350,000 project to repair the M-26 bridge over the Eagle River...
Thomas Fournier Jul 16, 2025

Canal Run will shut down M-203 from US-41 to High Point Road during the 50th race
Many people get out the door early in the morning. Starting their day with a run. Drivers and runners take responsibility for safety on the roads. MSP First Lieutenant Jason Wickstrom says rivers when...
Thomas Fournier Jul 16, 2025

20 Youth take part in the annual 4-H Upper Peninsula Shooting Tournament
More than 20 students take part in a shooting competition at Camp Gibbs Recreational Area. Last month, Camp Gibbs hosted the annual 4-H Upper Peninsula Regional Shooting tournament. Participants in th...
Thomas Fournier Jul 15, 2025

Hancock plans to light up the campground around the holidays
Some homes start planning their Christmas light display months in advance. Just like the Griswolds' place, Hancock wants to light up the night this holiday season. Recently, the Hancock DDA announced ...
Thomas Fournier Jul 15, 2025