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Drug bust in Ontonagon County

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ONTONAGON — Three men were arrested Thursday on drug charges out of Ontonagon County. According to a press release from Ontonagon County Undersheriff Dale Rantala, the arrests stemmed from a traffic stop in Stannard Townhsip. Deputies arrested two men, ages 54 and 62 on charges of possession ...

Celebrating Ramadan

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CALUMET — Families, Michigan Technological University students and community members gathered in downtown Calumet Thursday evening for a community meal celebrating the last night of the Islamic holy month, Ramadan. The celebration took place at the Keweenaw Storytelling Center and included ...

Peg Kauppi

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COPPER HARBOR — Traveling north on highway US-41 takes travelers to all kinds of places in the United States. It starts in Florida and goes through Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana Illinois, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula. In the U.P., the highway, immortalized in the Allman Brothers' ...

Wendy Davis

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CALUMET — On Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, Keweenaw National Historical Park Superintendent Wyndeth (Wendy) Davis gave her last park update to the Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission. Davis, who has been the KNHP superintendent for the past 10 years, announced her retirement ...

Cora Jeffers

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PAINESDALE — Cora Jeffers, it can be argued, is among the most underrated women in history. A champion of education, as well as suffrage, she devoted her adult life to teaching and expanding educational opportunities for students. In fact, she earned national acclaim for her dedication, and ...

Lucena Brockway

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KEWEENAW COUNTY — History remembers some people for their actions. Others are remembered for their contributions to community or society. Lucena Brockway, a true pioneer of the “Old Northwest,” is remembered for actions done in quiet isolation and words never spoken Lucena Harris ...