GREENLAND — Antique tractors, ninja courses and rodeos all shared space as residents enjoyed the annual Ontonagon County Fair. Possibly because of the concurrent CopperFest, turnout had been quiet but steady, said fair secretary Gale Kocher. But those who made it to the exhibit building ...

HOUGHTON — More than 270 beers were ready for pouring Saturday as hundreds filled the downtown pier in Houghton for Keweenaw Brewfest. The annual event, now in its 12th year, is put on by Houghton Rotary. Brewfest typically draws around 800 people, said Rotary President Eli Karttunen. ...

The City of Houghton will begin the process of flushing hydrants in the city today. The undertaking is scheduled to be completed by August 9. Work on the hydrant system will take place between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily.  During the hydrant flushing process, water may look cloudy or discolored. ...

Off the northeastern coast of Isle Royale National Park, a diving accident occurred Thursday afternoon, claiming the life of John Nousaine, 70, of Superior, Wisconsin. The accident took place at 1:44 p.m. while Nousaine was exploring the wreck of the Emperor on the stern section of the ...

HOUGHTON — Houghton could be in line for a statewide award. The city made the cut for the final four contenders for the Michigan Municipal League Community Excellence Award, City Manager Eric Waara announced. The winner will be announced at the MML’s fall convention on Mackinac Island in ...

CALUMET — A few dozen remote workers gathered to enjoy a barbecue and games Thursday night at Agassiz Park hosted by Main Street Calumet, Calumet and Laurium villages and Remote Workforce Keweenaw. The event was put on to give remote workers in the region an opportunity to meet fellow ...