Category Archives: News

Ewen Trout Creek seeks bond that could replace 30-year-old infrastructure
Ewen Trout Creek Schools will ask voters to approve a $6.1 million bond May 5 to replace aging infrastructure without increasing current property taxes. The district seeks to address 30-year-old facil...
Thomas Fournier Apr 24, 2026

Nearly 1,300 Huskies ending academic journeys this weekend
Congratulations to nearly 1300 students earning degrees from Michigan Technological University. Spring commencement begins today, with the graduate ceremony beginning at 3pm inside the John MacInnes I...
Thomas Fournier Apr 24, 2026

June fundraiser aims to bring Keweenaw Heartlands Forest Fund closer to $600,000 target
Close to one year later, the Keweenaw Heartlands Forest Fund has raised half of the campaign's goal. In July 2025, the Keweenaw Community Foundation partnered with Keweenaw Heartlands Community Adviso...
Thomas Fournier Apr 23, 2026

Three Houghton High School students earn scholarships from Breakwater Federal Credit Union
Breakwater Federal Credit Union awards scholarships and donates $2,500 during its annual members meeting. Earlier in the week, Breakwater Federal Credit Union held its 72nd annual membership meeting. ...
Thomas Fournier Apr 23, 2026

Baraga Area Schools seek voter approval for sinking fund
Baraga Area Schools will ask voters to restore funding for ongoing facility maintenance when they head to the polls May 5. The district seeks voter approval to bring the sinking fund's millage rate ba...
Thomas Fournier Apr 22, 2026

Ontonagon Area Schools seeks to renew a 10 year Sinking Fund millage
Ontonagon Area Schools will ask voters to renew a sinking fund that has supported facility improvements across the district for the past eight years. The district seeks approval for a 1.2750 mills rat...
Thomas Fournier Apr 22, 2026

Finlandia Art Gallery exhibit highlights a local artist in the Keweenaw Peninsula
A local art gallery highlights a local artist during May. Tomorrow evening the Finlandia Art Gallery will host an opening reception for Bonnie Loukus' "Liminal Sanctuaries" exhibit. Loukus grew up in ...
Thomas Fournier Apr 22, 2026

Midsommer marks a special celebration of Hancock's heritage during its reign as the Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture
For close to 150 years Finland's culture has had a pocket of influence in the Keweenaw Peninsula. Thanks to many Finnish immigrants who arrived to work in the region's copper industry. Those Finns beg...
Thomas Fournier Apr 22, 2026

Keith Allen Harri sentenced to 38 month minimum on aggravated stalking offense
A Houghton County man was sentenced Monday for aggravated stalking after he failed to return to jail following a medical furlough. Keith Allen Harri received a sentence of 38 months to five years in j...
Thomas Fournier Apr 22, 2026

Tour da Yoop, Eh! announces details for the 2026 route
A 10-day bicycle tour around the Upper Peninsula will kick off this summer to raise funds for families experiencing financial hardship due to childhood cancer. Tour da Yoop Eh! will begin July 24 from...
Thomas Fournier Apr 22, 2026






