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Tech-bound seniors could win $1,000 for thoughts on Keweenaw diversity

The Michigan Tech Parade of Nations is sponsoring an essay contest for area high school seniors who are planning to attend Michigan Tech. The winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Since 1989, the Houghton and Hancock communities have been celebrating the rich cultural diversity of the Keweenaw through the Parade of Nations, and this scholarship allows the young voices of today to speak on its impact. The essay prompt is: “Our community becomes stronger when people from various backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives come together. How have you built connections with ...

Gogebic Range Water Authority boil advisory

Wakefield, MI. (April 26, 2023)- Our water system testing detected a fecal indicator (E. coli) in the City of Wakefield’s wells (pre-treatment). As our customers, you have a right to know what happened and what we are doing to correct this situation. On April 24, 2023, we collected a sample from the City of Wakefield’s wells. The sample tested positive for E. Coli. We are now conducting additional sampling of the well to determine the extent of the problem and are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the source of the contamination. DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT ...

Police: Baraga County man found

UPDATE: Jason Desmarais has been located and is ok, according to Lt. Mark Giannunzio, Michigan State Police Negaunee Post. Michigan State Police press release At about 11:25 p.m. Monday, troopers from the Michigan State Police Calumet Post were contacted by Baraga County Sheriff’s Office in reference to a couple looking to report their 38-year-old son, Jason Desmarais, missing. Desmarais was last seen on at about 5 a.m. Monday at his home. He is described as a male, standing 5 feet, 10 inches tall, weighing about 180 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes and may have scruffy ...

On the lookout for invasive garlic mustard and potential bio-control aphids

KISMA press release In the Upper Peninsula, garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is one of the first invasive plants to sprout and produce seeds each spring. While Calumet, Hancock, Houghton and Laurium have the most prominent garlic mustard infestations within KISMA’s tri-county area, other satellite populations exist elsewhere in Baraga, Houghton, and Keweenaw counties. In addition to keeping an eye out for invasive garlic mustard this spring, also watch for an important European aphid (Lipaphis alliarae) that has recently been found feeding on garlic mustard in Ohio and ...

‘Best birthday gift’

Aspirus Keweenaw press release LAURIUM – The birth of your child is always a momentous experience, but a recent birth at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital has created quite a birthday trifecta. Anna and Rory Anderson never have a problem remembering each other’s birthday since they were born the same day (and year). And now, with the arrival of their son Bo Benjamin, baby makes three. At 11 p.m. April 14, the Calumet couple welcomed their first child to the world, making for an extra special birthday celebration for all three. Statisticians say the chance of a mom, dad and baby all ...

The Calumet Players presents: The Miracle Worker

Calumet, Michigan – The Calumet Players is proud to announce the upcoming spring production of The Miracle Worker, directed by Mike Aubin. The show will run from Thursday May 4th to Sunday May 7th at The Calumet Theatre 340 6th St. Calumet, MI. Tickets are available for purchase online at ...