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Local organizations awarded Copper Shores small grants

The Copper Shores Community Health Foundation has awarded five organizations 2024 Small Grant Awards, meant to help meet the needs of the Copper Country by focusing on health-related events and opportunities. Barkell Elementary School, Equipment Loans of the Keweenaw, CLK Schools, Canterbury ...

Comforting the Keweenaw

The Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium will be hosting a Pet Therapy Certification Class on Aug. 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The class is the first step handlers take in becoming certified to do pet therapy sessions.  The class, presented by Washington-based Pet Partners, will teach ...

Houghton planners create committee for rebranding, marketing

HOUGHTON — Houghton will look at creating a rebranding and marketing plan for the city. The Houghton Planning Commission voted to create a committee to discuss a rebranding and marketing plan at its meeting Tuesday. City Manager Eric Waara, Chair Tom Merz, and Commissioners Ben ...

ATV assault victim released from hospital

HANCOCK — Police said the victim of a Sunday ATV assault was released from the hospital and is recovering at home. They have also named the suspect in the ATV assault and other vandalism incidents committed the same day. In a release Thursday afternoon, Hancock police identified the ...

L’Anse council acknowledges Hulkinen’s death

L’ANSE — The Village of L’Anse held its second monthly meeting on Monday. Before the meeting addressed the issues on the agenda, Village Manager Bob LaFave informed council of Saturday’s passing of former trustee member Jim Hulkinen. “I know this is a really important body to him ...

Something’s brewing: Keweenaw Brewfest to return

The 12th Annual Keweenaw Brewfest, presented by the Rotary Club of Houghton, will be held on Saturday, July 27 from 1-5 p.m. at the City of Houghton’s Downtown Waterfront Pier. Tickets are available for $50 online until Noon on Friday, July 26. They can also be bought at the door the day of ...