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Bringing out rhythm
November 29, 2011 LAKE LINDEN — Inside the Little Gem Theatre in Lake Linden, a circle of several people are thumping away on hand drums. more »»
Changing children's lives
November 26, 2011 CHASSELL — Mark and Joan Gockenbach have been through it all when it comes to adopting three children: unexpected delays, arrivals, incredible joy and even the unthinkable — losing their adopted son... more »»
Showcasing Finnish-American art
November 25, 2011 HANCOCK — Twenty years of highlighting Finnish-American artists will culminate in a retrospective exhibit starting at the Finlandia University Gallery Dec. . more »»
Defeat the urge
November 17, 2011 HANCOCK — With a calculator in hand, Gail Ploe put statistics in perspective for pack-a-day smokers. more »»
Christmas comes early
November 17, 2011 CALUMET — In 1993, the inaugural Old-Fashioned Christmas Bazaar was held, the result of an idea a few women had over a cup of coffe. more »»
Teaching beyond the classroom
November 15, 2011 HOUGHTON — Michigan Technological University Professor of Art Mary Ann Beckwith has always been able to connect with her students, but with her latest venture, she will be able to connect with... more »»
Delving into the history of Calumet
November 12, 2011 CALUMET — After writing a few Keweenaw-based books, author Richard Buchko decided he wanted to do something a little bit different for his next venture. more »»
The importance of caregiving
November 10, 2011 CALUMET — As part of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, home health care aides are receiving special recognition for the important services they provide in the communit. more »»
Tap dancing legend coming to Rozsa
November 10, 2011 HOUGHTON — Tap dancing often evokes images of top hats, choreographed dancing and actors like Gene Autry and Fred Astaire. more »»
U.P. artists converge for Keweenaw Art Affair
November 10, 2011 HOUGHTON — Every year, a fundraiser is held at the Keweenaw Art Affair where funds raised are given to the local arts in some way, and this year is no exception. more »»
Building a foundation
November 8, 2011 CALUMET — About $120,000 in scholarships is given out every year to graduating seniors at Jeffers High School thanks to the school’s foundation at work. more »»
Options available for child therapy
November 3, 2011 HOUGHTON — People of all ages go through traumatic situations, but it takes a unique approach to provide proper treatment for a child who has experienced trauma. more »»
Reflex therapy also an effective treatment
November 3, 2011 HANCOCK — Many children experience learning challenges or developmental delays, and frustration can result for both the child and the parent. more »»
Humor and drama collide in ‘Goodbye, My Fancy’
November 3, 2011 HOUGHTON — The Houghton High School Drama Club is going old-school again when they present their fall play this weekend. The Houghton High School Drama Club will present “Goodbye, My Fancy” at 7 p.. more »»
Noteworthy, Marquette chorus combine
November 3, 2011 CALUMET — After coming together in 2007, the women’s chorus Noteworthy and the Marquette Male Chorus are reuniting this weekend for a cause. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. more »»
Bonding over One Book
November 1, 2011 SOUTH RANGE — Students at South Range Elementary School spent March wrapped up in a book — the same one, actually. more »»
Dealing with diabetes
October 27, 2011 LAURIUM — Elaine Parks has a general rule of thumb for her diabetes patients to follow. “I always tell them they should know their feet like they know the back of their hands,” she said. more »»
Copper Country Express/Michigamme Gallery
October 27, 2011 MICHIGAMME — A cross-section of the Copper Country has been transplanted to Marquette County, as a new exhibit featuring local artists will be on display at the Michigamme Moonshine Art Gallery. more »»
A?new beginning
October 25, 2011 MOHAWK — With the hiring of a new executive director in the summer after founder and long-time executive director Carol Rose stepped down, Keweenaw Krayons has begun a new era. more »» |
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