HOUGHTON — In between the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce and Keweenaw Brewing Company is Beviamo Vino, a social lounge and self-serve wine bar. Opened last August, Beviamo has been quietly yet body building up its business with events, specials and now a ribbon cutting last Thursday. The ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP — After more than 30 years, the American flag once again flies above the Quincy Mine No. 2 Shaft-Rockouse. The flag was raised on a new pole during a special ceremony on Saturday, June 13, Quincy Mine Hoist Association (QMHA) Director Tom Wright said the last time the ...
HANCOCK — The City of Hancock has always been proud of its Finnish heritage. At Bridgefest, the newly opened Hancock History Hall in the City Garage opened its doors for people to enjoy. Hancock Historic Preservation Committee Chair Jonathon Nagel said the first set of displays will ...
HOUGHTON — The U.S. Infantry veteran group, the Wolverine Platoon, will host a reunion today and Wednesday, Tom Tikkanen, a veteran of the platoon, said. The reunion takes place at 12 p.m., June 16 at the Lake Linden Park, then into the evening at the Lake Linden Legion post and ...
NEW YORK— A nationwide network of charitable foundations is encouraging its members to emphasize their positive contributions to American life, a 250th anniversary campaign aimed at quelling what it calls the "greater intensity" of scrutiny felt from the federal government and populist movements. Popular notions of philanthropy as merely a game for the ultrawealthy to fund partisan projects and commit fraud have left the sector vulnerable to political attacks, as the Council on Foundations sees it, influencing policies that hamper essential community services. The advocacy group, ...
HANCOCK — A person’s favorite car can be a window into their soul. At Saturday’s Bridgefest Classic Car and Motorcycle Show, enthusiasts from all over the Keweenaw came to the 400 block on Quincy Street in order to show off their prized possessions. The event was put on by Fresh ...
