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Backstage Jazz

HOUGHTON — Friday and Saturday, the Rozsa Center stage will be transformed into an intimate jazz club for two themed concerts involving three Michigan Tech jazz bands. The shows will begin at 7:30 p.m. both nights. Director of Jazz Studies Adam Meckler loves having the bands play Backstage ...

Baraga Drive-In braves winter with Detroit-style pizzas

Baraga Drive-In is a summer staple in the Copper Country. Famous for their burgers and frozen treats and host to classic cars throughout the season, this retro dining experience comes straight out of “American Graffiti.” As the season changes and summer staff head back to educational ...

Trunk-or-treat returns to Calumet’s Fifth street

CALUMET — Main Street Calumet is excited to host Trunk-or-Treat on Fifth Street again, said MSC executive director Leah Polzien. Trunk-or-Treat is scheduled for Saturday, October 28, from 3-5 p.m. The 100 and 200 blocks of 5th Street will be blocked off to allow people to park their ...

Hancock Planning Commission hears master plan update

HANCOCK — The planners putting together Hancock’s master plan presented findings from an open house held last month during Monday’s monthly Planning Commission meeting. Around 50 residents had used stickers and post-it notes at a series of stations to indicate their views on proposed ...

Babcock: Former Finlandia buildings attracting interest

HANCOCK — Potential buyers are already showing interest in three Finlandia buildings being purchased by Hancock. The city council approved purchasing Nikander, Mannerheim and Wargelin halls for a combined $30,000 last week. “I’ll be showing them for the fifth time on Wednesday, so ...

Mobile Food Pantry Scheduled for Nov 1 in Ontonagon

On Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 12 p.m. a mobile food pantry will be hosted at the Ontonagon Village Fire Hall. The event will provide a variety of foods, including fresh produce and dairy items, to approximately 300 families on a first-come, first-served basis. The mobile food pantry is ...