Among the glitz and glam of award season, one region highlighted those that made a difference in the Keweenaw Peninsula. Last night the Keweenaw community hosted the area’s annual SparkPlug Awards to recognize major projects, impactful community members, and area businesses at the Memorial Union Ballroom on Michigan Tech’s campus. …

Hancock’s city council move forward with approving several important items at last night’s March meeting. Hancock will have two large street projects begin this summer repairing North and Prospects streets near the County Fairgrounds. The project will need to start in time says city manager Mary Babcock so that work …

A court hearing scheduled in 97 District Court for Margret Kempainen has been rescheduled. Originally set for a review hearing tomorrow, Kempainen’s time in court was moved to next Monday. The hearing will start and 9 am with Judge Nicholas Daavettila presiding. Kempainen was arrested in late 2023, with her …

Michigan Department of Natural Resource will hold two public input opportunities for two metallic mineral leases for the Keweenaw Land Association and Aquila Resources USA. Michigan DNR has received a mineral lease application from Aquila Resources USA, that requested the mineral rights to 406.67 acres in Menominee County. The DNR …

Eleven Michigan businesses will receive Best Small Business awards at the 20th annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards Gala in May. Including one business from Chassell. The Small Business Development Center Best Small Business Awards a selected by regional offices, and demonstrate significant success in growth and community impact. In …

Michigan Tech’s ensemble of terrific jazz players was started in large part by Don Keranen. He is a celebrated former university music director and the man behind the school’s jazz program. Today the festival honors Don’s memory by showcasing the amazing talents of Michigan Tech students through three entertaining performances. …

One man was injured in a single-car accident on US – 41 near the Portage Lake Golf Course yesterday. At approximately 11:45 am  MSP Troopers arrived at the scene of a vehicle accident on US – 41 between Waylene Road and Denton Road. Troopers say that the 70-year-old male driver …

A windy cold day like today will certainly keep the ticks away. Ticks are tiny arachnids that are commonly found outside, especially as regions warm up to springtime weather. Michigan is home to five tick species, one of which can carry Lyme disease. The two types of ticks most commonly …

The Hancock Trails Club has purchased a new ski grooming tool that will help operators treat trails faster. The Hancock Trails Club recently purchased a Ginzu, manufactured by Yellowstone Track Systems, that creates a smoother more compact trail with a wider path than the club’s old groomer. The club used …

Calumet continues to work toward redevelopment while encouraging the preservation of the community. Next week Calumet leaders will invite real estate professionals to a sit-down luncheon to learn about the promising future of Calumet’s historic downtown. Main Street Calumet Executive Director Leah Polzin says that realtors are often the first …