Category Archives: Local News

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...

Two individuals were rescued with only minor injuries after falling over a waterfall in the Ottawa National Forest. On Monday, the Gogebic County Sheriff was dispatched for a search and rescue inciden...

The Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress provides caregivers the tools they need to care for people. In October, UPCAP will launch a six-week caregiving series titled "Powerful Tools for Careg...

Michigan State Police promoted Inspector Jason Welch to assistant district commander of the Eighth District on Friday. In this role, Welch will help lead MSP field services throughout the Upper Penins...

Close to a year ago, Prickly Pine Cafe took over its downtown Houghton location on Isle Royale Street. Owners Robert and Geni Klimek have worked hard over the past year to rejuvenate the space, adding...

From many years of her story being lost to time to many days preparing to unveil a statue in her honor, Big Annie finally stands tall again in the Village of Calumet. Anna Klobachur Clemenc was a majo...

Since the 1990s, Hancock has sought ways to encourage waterfront development. Most projects in the area have built housing for the community, including condominiums. On Wednesday, the city council rec...

Kaleidoscope Hancock will be hosting STEAM Saturday on August 22 on the fourth floor of the Hancock Community Hub, located in the former Finlandia Hirvonen Hall. The free event is aimed at children an...

The Keweenaw Peninsula boasts countless amazing places to visit, eat and play; every year, Visit Keweenaw, the local tourism council, hosts a Voter's Choice Award contest to determine which businesses...

Thimbleberries, while a summertime staple of the Copper Country, have a short shelf life. But that means people can enjoy a small taste of summer even during the winter with locally made jams and jell...