Congratulations to all of the graduates! I’ve managed to be in the right area for three different university graduations over the past month and for all of the local high school graduations over the past weekend. Seeing so many caps and gowns out and about, I can’t help but reminisce on the ...

HOUGHTON — A Keweenaw author shared his work and told stories about his process during a presentation at the Portage Lake District Library Tuesday. J.D. Austin’s debut novel “The Last Huck” came out last year. It tells the story of Jakob, his little brother Niklas and their cousin ...

With a history back to the mid-1800s, we in the United States have been commemorating Memorial Day on the last Monday in May since 1971. This is a day to solemnly remember those who have served and given everything to this country in the armed forces. While we should certainly celebrate the ...

Press release HANCOCK, MI – LGBTQ+ pride event Keweenaw Pridefest is returning for a second year on Saturday, June 1, at Hancock Beach, 2000 Jasberg St. The event will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. There will be live music from Keweenaw artists such as Mr. Cesar, Deep Fried Butterfly, and Bees! ...

“Engine Inside” ~ 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16 The “Engine Inside” (2023) is the final film of the 2024 Sustainability Film & Discussion Series. The film will be shown at 7 p.m. today in Fisher 138 on Michigan Tech’s campus. Everyone is welcome to attend. Films are free. A suggested ...

When I was growing up, I remember summer blockbusters as being THE exciting part about the year of movie releases. Sure, part of that was probably the endorphin rush of being out of school for the summer, but I seem to remember summer movies being about action, excitement and intrigue while ...