Category Archives: News

Heavy Rains Again Wreak Havoc
Heavy rains are again causing flooding problems in the region. Weather stations in the Chassell area reported as much as four inches of rain from Tuesday evening through mid-day yesterday. An addition...
Todd Overbeek Jul 24, 2025

Additional Elder Nutrition Millage Info Session Set
An additional public information session regarding the proposed Houghton County Elder Nutrition Services millage has been scheduled. The forum will be held Tuesday evening from 6 to 7:30 at the 5th &a...
Todd Overbeek Jul 24, 2025

Volunteers Sought for Upcoming Pasty Fest
Volunteer sign-up is open for this year's Pasty Fest. The celebration of the Copper Country's signature entree and related Cornish heritage will take place August 16th in downtown Calumet. This year's...
Todd Overbeek Jul 24, 2025

Disaster Aid Greenlighted for Northern Michigan Ice Storm Recovery
Northern Michigan counties that sustained significant damage during a late March ice storm will be eligible for federal help. President Donald Trump has approved Michigan's request for a disaster decl...
Todd Overbeek Jul 24, 2025

Visit Keweenaw presents funds raised by Juhannus to Copper Country Finns and Friends
Juhannus raises 10,000 dollars to support Copper Country Finns and Friends events, programs, and projects. Recently, Visit Keweenaw presented the Copper Country Fins and Friends group with funds raise...
Thomas Fournier Jul 23, 2025

Houghton County will not organize an early voting center in August
There are fewer than two weeks until the August election day in Houghton County. The election will only include local measures such as millage renewals and requests. The early voting center will not r...
Thomas Fournier Jul 23, 2025

Thersa Bianco waives preliminary exam, bound over to Baraga County 12th circuit court
Theresa Bianco will waive her right to a pre-liminary exam in the 97th district court. Bianco appeared in court today for a probable cause hearing, represented by Timothy Wrather. She is charged with ...
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Verna Mize's legacy still connects to Lake Superior
Verna Mize is a name some may know. Even if you haven't heard of her, if you live in the Lake Superior region, you've felt her impact. Nearly a decade ago, Mize's family donated personal letters and o...
Thomas Fournier Jul 23, 2025 Photo by MTU

Visit Keweenaw and Michigan Aurora Chasers partner for the first GLAD JAM in September
Take out the camera and get ready for a hike at night. In September, Visit Keweenaw and Michigan Aurora Chasers plan to host the first Great Lakes Aurora Dark Sky Jamboree for four days and three nigh...
Thomas Fournier Jul 22, 2025

Community, weather, and fun at the golf course support the Baraga County Chamber of Commerce
Baraga County business leaders enjoy a day on the course and out of the office. Over the weekend, the Baraga County Chamber of Commerce held its annual golf outing at the L'Anse Golf Club. The four-pe...
Thomas Fournier Jul 22, 2025






