In Brief

May 31, 2026

VA event to be held in Houghton HOUGHTON — More U.S. military veterans are now eligible for Department of Veterans Affairs health care than ever before, thanks to expanded eligibility under the PACT Act — including many who were previously denied. The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center outreach and enrollment team will be at Houghton County VetFest to help eligible Veterans enroll in VA health care. The event will take place from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. June 17 at Michigan Tech’s Student Development Complex (SDC). VA health care often costs less than non-VA options and includes benefits ...

In Brief: Wednesday

May 19, 2026

Keweenaw County Board meeting tonight EAGLE RIVER — The Keweenaw County Board of Commissioners regular May meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. this evening, Wednesday, May 20, in the second floor of the Courthouse. Agenda items for discussion include the consideration of a partnership with Marquette Community Corrections and the Articles of Incorporation for Keweenaw Heartlands Community Forest. Jay Parent will speak to the Board on the Saving Buffalo Reef Project. There will be two periods during the meeting reserved for public comment. Trail work From Ripley to Dollar ...

Big Brothers Big Sisters honored

May 10, 2026

HOUGHTON — Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Western Upper Peninsula has been recognized as a Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) Pinnacle Award Winner for program impact and excellence in 2025. Every year, the BBBSA Nationwide Leadership Council selects agencies for excellence in the ...

Setting it straight

April 28, 2026

Regarding an article in April 22, Daily Mining Gazette entitled "Help Wanted," the date for this year's Pitch in for Parks in Hancock is Wednesday, May 6.

In brief

April 27, 2026

Range Lions Club gives back SOUTH RANGE — At its April meeting, the Range Lions Club continued its tradition of giving back to the community. This month the Lions: • Donated $300 to the Helmuth M. Steinhilb Memorial Scholarship Fund to be given to a local Jeffers High School Senior who will attend college this fall • Donated $200 to the Adams Township School District Foundation • Donated $100 to the Leader Dogs for the Blind Foundation For more information on the Range Lions Club, visits its Facebook page.

In brief

April 24, 2026

Garden Giveaway HOUGHTON–In honor of Houghton's effort to become the first Bird City in the Upper Peninsula, the Wild Ones Keweenaw Chapter is giving away a limited number of free native plant gardens. Houghton residents will have an advantage, but all Keweenaw gardeners are welcome to apply. Winning gardens will be installed in front yards or boulevard strips between the sidewalk and street, so everyone can appreciate their beauty and value to birds and other wildlife. For more information and to apply, visit keweenaw.wildones.org. Apply before May 15.