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Copper Country Great Start to host family event

BARAGA — On Saturday, The Copper Country Great Start Collaborative launches summer with a fun family event for families in Baraga County. The Start of Summer Celebration Resource Fair will feature nearly a dozen local community organizations with giveaways and information about their programs and services. Families are invited to join on the Baraga Area Schools Football field from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to play games, receive free giveaways and learn about the different organizations in the area. “I am excited that we are going to be able to connect with families in a way that ...

Copper Country Angel Mission buys new building

CALUMET — The CCAM recently purchased the former North End Bar on the north-side of Calumet. It is vacating its current store by today. The group will temporarily suspend receiving donations of clothing and goods and will be closed for a brief time for renovations and the set up of the new store.  CCAM is still in need of monetary donations to assist in the renovations and outreach in the community. The group's current address is:119 5th Street, Calumet, MI 49913. Please note "renovations" on your envelope.

Lake Linden Memorial Day activities set

LAKE LINDEN — The American Legion Post 90 has announced its schedule of Memorial Day activities. Breakfast will be held from 7-11 a.m. Monday at the Legion. Scrambled eggs, American fries, pancakes, sausage and French toast will be served with juice or coffee. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. Kids under 5 are admitted at no charge. At 9:30 a.m., memorial services will take place at Village Hall. At 10:30 a.m., services will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in the Veterans Plot. At 11:30 a.m., services will be held at Jacobsville Cemetery.

VFW announces Memorial Day events

SOUTH RANGE — The Rangers VFW Post 6165 has announced its Memorial Day schedule of events. The annual observance of Memorial Day will occur on Monday in honor of those who have given their lives for our freedoms. The VFW members and Auxiliary will conduct services at the following locations at the prescribed time. All members of the VFW and Auxiliary are urged to attend and participate in rendering honors. Schedule of events: - Members meet at the South Range VFW at 8 a.m. and leave for Winona at 8:30 a.m. - Services at Winona Cemetery, 9:15 a.m. - Services at Toivola ...

MARSP set to hold last spring meeting

HOUGHTON — The last spring meeting of the Houghton Keweenaw Chapter of Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel is scheduled for Monday, June 6 at the Bonfire Restaurant in Houghton. The local business meeting will begin at 12:30 p.m. followed by buffet lunch and speaker. The speaker will Cathy Kass-Aten, the executive director of Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly. All members and their guests are encouraged to attend.

Annual plant sale to be held Saturday

HOUGHTON — The Pewabic Street Community Garden’s annual plant sale is set to take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Episcopal Church, 205 E Montezuma Ave. in Houghton.