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When the Houghton County Fair Board decided to cancel this year’s fair, but still have the livestock show and sale, one of the biggest questions was “Will there be food?” And the answer is yes. This year Skerbeck Entertainment Group will be at the fair August 27th though the 30th, …

A 56-year-old man died Friday aternoon as the result of a traffic crash on US-41 north of Baraga. State police troopers were called out just after 4:00 to the Pines Convenience Center. Their preliminary report indicates a southbound black Chevrolet Impala driven by a 48-year-old Pelkie woman attempted to make …

A DNR Conservation Officer is credited with saving a drowning swimmer in Lake Superior. Mark Zitnik believes he was just doing his job, despite the fact he was off-duty, when he jumped off his boat, to help a swimmer who was in trouble.  Zitnik and his family were on their …

The City of Houghton also has an opening on their Planning Commission. This spot is for the Recreational/Tourism representative. This term expires on December 31st, 2022. Like Hancock, interested candidates must live in or own property within the city limits. The deadline to submit your application is August 5th at …

The City of Hancock has an open seat on their Planning Commission. The term expires on February 15th, 2023. Interested candidates must be a resident of or own property within the city limits. The deadline to apply is August 12th at 4pm, and the Council will make the appointment at …

Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy will be hosting a webinar aimed at helping the public follow the Line 5 tunnel application permit process and you’re invited to join the presentation. Canadian Oil Company Enbridge has proposed building a new tunnel and pipeline system under the Straits of …

The Calumet Farmer’s Market accepts cash, and some vendors are equipped to take credit/debit cards, or you can purchase two different types of tokens to get your shopping done. Tokens can be purchased at the Market Table, located in the center of the market. SNAP Tokens can be purchased with …

Gogebic County has 16 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, with two probables and seven recoveries. This from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department. Houghton County has one new case, with three recoveries. Keweenaw County has a new probable case and Ontonagon County has a new case, with a new recovery. …

Houghton County Corrections Officer Al Huhta has received a lifesaving  award, after pulling a toddler out of the water at the L’Anse Bay Waterfront Park. On June 30, Huhta was supervising a crew doing work at the park, when he saw the young girl running towards the water. Huhta chased …

COVID-19 has claimed another victim, in this year’s Parade of Nations, but diversity will still be celebrated. This from an email from Jennifer Donovan, of Michigan Tech. The parade and multicultural festival have been cancelled, but sponsors are hard at work, to celebrate the Keweenaw’s rich international heritage in a …