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Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center Reopens

The Ottawa National Forest is pleased to announce the reopening of the Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center. The Ottawa Visitor Center in Watersmeet sells recreation passes, interagency passes, and permits during their open hours. Staff is available to help answer questions about the forest, vacations, and more. The summer hours …

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Strawberry Parade Float Winners Announced

Congratulations to the winners in this year’s Copper Country Strawberry Festival parade: Best In ShowPalosaari Corn Maze Commercial1st   4-H Kayaking2nd  AYA Fishing Tournament Patriotic1st   Manninen’s Cabins2nd  Hanna Homestead Family1st  Soumis Family Strawberry1st   St. Anne’s Strawberry Patch: Planting a Seed of Faith2nd  Chassell Lion’s Club Antique1st   Jerry …

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Kus Reigns as Strawberry Queen

Romy Kus will reign over the 75th Copper Country Strawberry Festival as queen. Kus was crowned in the annual ceremony at the Chassell Pavilion Friday evening. She is a 2023 graduate of Marquette High School. Kus plans to pursue a career as an anesthesiologist. She was sponsored by the Citrus …

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Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly Anticipates Increase Demand for Drive to Care Program, Seeks More Drivers

Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly has provided essential services to seniors in the community for many years. Working throughout Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon counties, one of the organizations most successful programs is their Drive to Care program. During the year LBFE provides over 800 free car rides …

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Finlandia Foundation National to Host Finnish Dance in Ishpeming

The Finlandia Foundation National has put together the group’s first community event in the Upper Peninsula. Inviting the region’s Finnish descendants and friends to a dance. The foundation has invited Lauluaika from Minneapolis to provide music at the event. The band specializes in Finnish tunes, Nordic music, waltzes polkas, and …

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Canal Run Gives Back Will Support 31 Backpacks at 2023 Race

Racers will soon begin lining up for the annual race along the Portage Canal. Canal Run, will take place next week, with runners chasing down 10 mile, 5 mile, and half marathon race times. A major aspect to the race, beyond promoting health and wellness, includes giving back to the …

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Keweenaw Kids Take Part in MSU 4-H Exploration Days

Michigan State University’s largest pre-college program, 4-H Exploration Days have a delegation in the Western UP. The program is designed to increase a participant’s confidence, independence, responsibility, accountability, decision making, and time management skills. They also improve on their communication, team work, leadership, and citizenship skills. Students develop social and …

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Ontonagon Woman Found Safe After a Late Night Search

A missing women on Ontonagon was found safe early in the morning Thursday. At approximately 9:45 pm Wednesday night, Ontonagon County Sheriff deputies and MSP Wakefield troopers responded to a report of a 79 year old Ontonagon Township woman who had gone missing from her home. The investigation revealed the …

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Investigation Continues into Downtown Houghton Crash

The investigation into a single-car crash Wednesday afternoon in downtown Houghton continues. The Houghton Police Department reports that a vehicle driven by a 29-year-old Houghton man suffered a mechanical failure around 1:40 in the afternoon as it traveled north on Portage Street. The vehicle crossed Montezuma Avenue, entered the parking …

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