HANCOCK – Fair Food Network (FFN) is kicking off Double Up Food Bucks Awareness Month with a clear message for Michigan families. The program matches SNAP Bridge Card purchases dollar-for-dollar on fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables up to a certain amount. A statement from FFN says ...

HANCOCK – Voters in Houghton, Keweenaw and Baraga counties went to the polls Tuesday to decide on a millage renewal request that will fund the Copper Country Intermediate School District’s Career and Technical Education programs for the next 10 years. There were no other proposals on the ...

HOUGHTON — The debut of "Spring on the Wing" will take place Saturday in downtown Houghton. Coinciding with World Migratory Bird Day, the new event features a variety of activities including guided bird experiences, local vendors and educational aviary opportunities. The event also ...

ESCANABA — A registered nurse from Dickinson County has pleaded no contest to one count of a controlled substance after being accused of stealing morphine from Christian Park Village, an assisted living facility in Escanaba, where she was previously employed. On Monday, Jenna Leigh ...

PAINESDALE — Jeffers High School hosted a mental health benefit concert Friday evening with seven local bands and music programs in the Copper Country. The funds raised through donation went to Unité Mental Health and Wellness, a mental health-focused non-profit.  The concert was organized ...

HOUGHTON — During summer boating season, motorists often become frustrated when the Portage Lake Lift Bridge is raised during random hours of the day for marine pleasure craft. The reason, however, is actually a federal regulation. Marine traffic on the Keweenaw Waterway generally holds ...