HOUGHTON — The Houghton-Portage Township Schools Board added a new member Monday to replace Vice President Rob Fay, who was appointed as the district’s new athletic director later in the meeting. “It’s been a privilege to serve with you on the board,” Fay said during his report. ...

HANCOCK — The Hancock School Board conducted its regular August meeting with three new members and a full agenda, which included selecting officer positions, approving new guide books and approving hires. Michael Lancour, who was Board secretary, was appointed as vice president. New board ...

EAGLE RIVER — The Keweenaw County Board unanimously approved a request for approval to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) to apply for a Rural Readiness Grant through the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). The request came from Julia Petersen, project manager of ...

PORCUPINE MOUNTAINS WILDERNESS STATE PARK — The musicians who play the Porcupine Mountains Music Festival rave about the experience to others on the festival circuit. So when organizers are building the lineup each year, there’s no shortage of artists to choose from. Artists writing and ...

By GRAHAM JAEHNIG gjaehnig@mininggazette.com CALUMET — Nature provided a beautiful sunny afternoon for Pasty Fest 2023, which included musicians at several locations providing a variety of live music all along Fifth Street. Dozens of vendors set their tents up offering everything from ...

By GARRETT NEESE gneese@mininggazette.com HOUGHTON — After four years away, the Keweenaw Brewfest drew a big crowd as it returned Saturday with a new location and new organizer. The 11th annual Brewfest, now put on by Houghton Rotary, took place Saturday at the downtown pier in ...