Category Archives: News

Copper Harbor Trails Club's East Bluffet Race returns in August
The East Bluff Bike Park has attracted numerous visitors this year and expects even more as summer approaches. The Copper Harbor Trails Club hosted the first Nordic ski challenge with the East Bluff M...
Thomas Fournier Jun 15, 2026

100 Women Who Care donates $6,900 dollars to the Unite HUG Fund
One hundred women combine their efforts in the Copper Country to make the community a better place to live, work and play. Recently, the Copper Country 100 Women Who Care chapter met for the group's s...
Thomas Fournier Jun 15, 2026

MDOT plans to award $51 million to expand electric vehicle charging stations in Michigan
Earlier this year, MDOT announced the Federal Highway Administration approved the state accessing $51 million to expand electric vehicle charging stations in Michigan. The funds could support up to 60...
Thomas Fournier Jun 15, 2026

Let's Eat Community Meals starts up Games and Snacks program for the summer
Let's Eat Community Meals continues to provide nutrition and activity after five years of community service. Last week, Let's Eat Community Meals started the fifth year of Games and Snacks. The weekly...
Thomas Fournier Jun 15, 2026

Keweenaw Heritage Center prepares for a busy and fun summer in Calumet
The Keweenaw Heritage Center expects many visitors and a lot of fun this summer. On Thursday, the Keweenaw Heritage Center announced plans for a busy season that will include celebrations, music and a...
Thomas Fournier Jun 12, 2026

Plum Ski-ters return to the Portage Canal for Bridgefest's fun
The Plum Ski-ters will return to the Portage Canal to entertain Bridgefest visitors. On Saturday, the non-profit group of expert water-skiers will uncurl the ropes and launch the boats to build human ...
Thomas Fournier Jun 12, 2026

Houghton County leaders may consider what a public-private partnership brings to a jail project
Houghton County leaders will research what a public-private partnership could offer in building a new jail. On Tuesday, Moyle Construction representatives shared with the Jail Committee that the compa...
Thomas Fournier Jun 12, 2026

Houghton keeps summer traditions alive with Bridgefest music, touch-a-truck, food, and more
Helicopters began flying in Hancock today, but that doesn't mean Bridgefest won't have plenty happening in Houghton. This year Bridgefest brings plenty of fun with traditional activities and some retu...
Thomas Fournier Jun 11, 2026

Bessemer author's book connects with communities across the Upper Peninsula
"Bring One Home" tells a story of community resilience. Tom Pelissero did not expect his book "Bring One Home: A Memoir of Boyhood, Basketball, and Hometown Spirit" would connect with so many people. ...
Thomas Fournier Jun 11, 2026

Bridgefest emphasizes safety during four days of fun in Houghton and Hancock
Bridgefest attracts many people to Hancock and Houghton, and whether traveling to the festival from near or far, most visitors drive to town. During the week, Houghton and Hancock police departments s...
Thomas Fournier Jun 10, 2026





