Category Archives: Local News

Breakwater FCU and St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank partner for a food drive
Two local organizations are joining forces to support residents in need. Breakwater Federal Credit Union and St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank are partnering to collect items that will restock shelves at ...
Thomas Fournier Jul 22, 2026

Aspirus Health 'Talk With a Doc' explores aging and cognitive decline
A conversation with your doctor can open doors to new ways to stay healthy. Aspirus Health invites the community to Talk With a Doc during a free presentation on aging next week. SLP, Christine Halkol...
Thomas Fournier Jul 22, 2026

Treehouse Family Resources brings together families for fun and a sweet treat
Summer in the Upper Peninsula is fleeting, making every moment worth savoring, especially when shared with family. Treehouse Family Resources is making the most of the season by hosting Family Night a...
Thomas Fournier Jul 22, 2026

Laird Township dedicates community outdoor ice rink to Ed Tossava
The community ice rink is one step closer to welcoming skaters this winter. Over the weekend, Laird Township's Recreation Committee celebrated major progress on the renovation project with a dedicatio...
Thomas Fournier Jul 22, 2026

Joel Neves named department chair for visual and performing arts at Michigan Technological University
Michigan Technological University's College of Sciences and Arts announced Tuesday that Joel Neves will become the new department chair of Visual and Performing Arts. Neves brings 17 years of experien...
Thomas Fournier Jul 21, 2026

MDOT to close several roadside parks in Alger and Keweenaw counties for bathroom upgrades
The Michigan Department of Transportation announced Monday it will close seven roadside parks across Alger and Keweenaw counties starting July 27 to complete infrastructure upgrades. Four Keweenaw Cou...
Thomas Fournier Jul 21, 2026

Laurium man sentenced to serve a minimum 23 months in prison for his third domestic violence charge
Joshua Aaron Stahl, 22, was sentenced Monday in Houghton County 12th Circuit Court to a minimum of 23 months in a Michigan Department of Corrections facility for domestic assault, his third domestic v...
Thomas Fournier Jul 21, 2026

City of Houghton Police Department seeks comment for accreditation
The Houghton Police Department is committed to improving public safety and is now collecting community feedback as it pursues accreditation renewal through the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation P...
Thomas Fournier Jul 21, 2026

Land Jam supports maintaining public access to KLT lands across the Keweenaw Peninsula
The Keweenaw Land Trust is marking its 30th anniversary with the return of Land Jam, a benefit concert that hasn't taken place since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event returns Saturday at Ca...
Thomas Fournier Jul 21, 2026

Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College invites students, faculty, and residents to meet the new president
Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College is inviting the community to meet its new president, Melissa Kisewetter, at an open house and presidential meet-and-greet Tuesday on the L'Anse campus. The event ...
Thomas Fournier Jul 20, 2026





