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While many towns are holding their independence day celebrations next Monday and Tuesday, Tapiola is hosting their cookout and parade tomorrow. The Forest King Independence parade will start at 10:30 am on Tapiola road. There will also be hot dots courtesy of the Otter Lake Fire Department, a picnic, a …

Over the past few days, officers with various local law enforcement departments have been training to respond to a mental health crises. Houghton Police Department’s Lieutenant Nick Roberts says that this type of training is very important to officers in the Upper Peninsula; due to the frequency of mental health …

Mount Bohemia has more than just a great ski hill- it also has an amazing Nordic spa. On the 4th, they will hold a pool party. “This is our first annual 4th of July Pool Party at the Nordic Spa. We’re going to have free hot dogs, free potato chips, …

Warm summer days in the Keweenaw means days spent on the lake, but safety should always be in the back of your mind.  “Well the biggest piece of equipment will be a PFD – personal flotation device, and I strongly suggest you wear it, even paddling. Even on calm, inland …

A Houghton man has been formally charged for crimes related to the defacing of Temple Jacob in Hancock in 2019. 23 year old, Nathan Weeden of Houghton, has been charged by the Department of Justice, with one count defacing a religious property, and one count of conspiracy against rights. Weeden …

For nearly a century, village residents in South Range have thrown a grand Fourth of July celebration. While there are many other Fourth of July festivities throughout the Copper country, South Range’s Fourth of July committee president, Mike Renier, says that the entire community pitches in- from those who come …

Copper Shores Community Health Foundation has announced the 2023 recipients for the Recreation and Facilities grants. The recipients are: Covington township Tow Rope Replacement received $4000 to replace the ski/tow rope on Covington Ski/Sled hill. Swedetown Chalet ADA Improvements received $6,500 towards making the chalet more accessible so it meets …

Houghton High School class of 1973 announces their 50th class reunion this July. There will be a social hour at the B&B bar in Houghton at 4pm on Thursday, the 27th. The main event will be held on Friday July 28th at the Bonfire on Montezuma Avenue. A $30 fee …

It’s Dam Jam weekend starting tomorrow- 3 days of music-filled fun in Calumet!  “Well this year we have 26 different artists that ranges anywhere from rock to bluegrass to some electronic dance music and, you know, everything in-between. Camping is an integral part to the festival, you’ll be able to …

As recently reported by the Daily Mining Gazette, City Manager Mary Babcock notified the city council that there are liens placed on Finlandia properties by the Department of Education, which will likely slow down any sort of progress the state receiver made in selling properties. The liens make the Department …