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Michigan Author at North Wind Books

Hancock — North Wind Books in Hancock will feature Michigan author Helen Raica-Klotz for a reading and discussion of her new book. "Superior Stories," is the winner of the 2025 Michigan Writers Cooperative Press Chapbook Contest in fiction. The event will take place at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 16, at ...

Baraga Community Foundation grant cycle

BARAGA — The Baraga County Community Foundation announced its 2025 grant cycle. Applications are now available for the funding of programs that address health and human services and domestic violence victims program, water and soil erosion projects, community and education progarms and youth programs. For more information or to request an application for funding, leave your contact information at 906-353 7898 or at baragacf@up.net with "grant application" in the subject line of the email. All applications must be completed and returned to the BCCF by Friday, Oct. 31.

Clean up on Isle Royale

ISLE ROYALE —In early August, The National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation (NPLSF) and its partners tackled a massive cleanup at Fisherman’s Home, a historic commercial fishing camp at Isle Royale National Park. The project was a big group effort by the National Park Service, Grand ...

Growing up 80s: Paula Porter

Gym class. Ahhh. Back in the day, dodgeball was the epitome of classic games in gym class. Dodgeball was the one. At least in our particular grade and throughout elementary school. And beyond. Dodgeball reigned as the game of games. Everyone loved dodgeball. Exercise at its finest. Nothing was ...

From their firehouse to ours

TWIN LAKES — Members of the Copper Country Volunteer Fire Fighters Association will have the opportunity to select from more than $1 million worth of used firefighting equipment during a special two-day event From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 3 & 4. Hosted at the Twin Lakes Community Center, the ...

Drive defensively

IRONWOOD — The Michigan State Police (MSP) announced there are still openings for the upcoming free Teen Defensive Driving School. Held at the Gogebic-Iron County Airport in Ironwood, the course offers three hours of hands-on, behind-the-wheel instruction using MSP patrol vehicles. The ...