Category Archives: Local News

The Miscowaubik Club invites the Copper Country to an open house
It feels good to be surrounded by friends, especially when hanging out inside one of the region's most historic clubs. The historic Miscowaubik Club will open its doors to the public Thursday to share...
Thomas Fournier Jun 10, 2026

Houghton earns gold honors for sustainability efforts through the Michigan Green Communities Challenge
The City of Houghton earned gold recognition from the Michigan Green Communities program for its environmental leadership and sustainability initiatives. The city announced Monday it received the hono...
Thomas Fournier Jun 10, 2026

Bridgefest activities fill parks, bring plenty of fun, and connect communities
Bridgefest will bring together the Copper Country's largest communities for four days of summer celebration, featuring everything from competitive tournaments to family-friendly activities. The annual...
Thomas Fournier Jun 10, 2026

Portage Lake District Library celebrates 20 years on the Portage Canal
The Portage Lake District Library will celebrate two decades of serving the Copper Country from its waterfront location with a community celebration Wednesday. The library opened June 10, 2006, on the...
Thomas Fournier Jun 09, 2026

Baraga County Fair calls on volunteers to keep activities going
The Baraga County Fair faces potential cuts to beloved activities unless more volunteers step forward to help with this year's event. The fair board recently announced it may eliminate chicken bingo, ...
Thomas Fournier Jun 09, 2026

America250 grant supports historic preservation at the Painesdale Mine and Shaft
A significant portion of Houghton County's drinking water supply once flowed from an unexpected source: the depths of the Painesdale Mine. The community's water originally came from one of the upper l...
Thomas Fournier Jun 09, 2026

Copper City man sentenced in 12th Circuit Court for possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
A Copper City man received a three-day jail sentence Monday after pleading guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material discovered by contractors cleaning a repossessed home. Kurt Jason Palosaari,...
Thomas Fournier Jun 09, 2026

PLDL Board Sets Special Session for Hancock Library Discussion
Efforts continue to try to find a way to avoid deep cuts at the Hancock Public School Library. The Portage Lake District Library Board has called a special meeting this Thursday at 7 pm to discuss opt...
Todd Overbeek Jun 08, 2026

Laurium Splash Pad Opens Today
Laurium's new splash pad will open today. The pad is the latest addition to the George Gipp Recreation Area, and is available for use by anyone. The ribbon-cutting will take place this afternoon at 1:...
Todd Overbeek Jun 08, 2026

Calumet Investment Luncheon Scheduled
If you're thinking about investing in the Village of Calumet, you can get some timely information on Wednesday. The Stakeholder Luncheon will be hosted by the Village of Calumet Historic District Comm...
Todd Overbeek Jun 08, 2026






