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Some U.P. counties see higher gun deer harvests this year

IRON MOUNTAIN — Firearm deer harvests are up from a year ago in Dickinson, Iron and Menominee counties as the 2024 season comes to a close, according to a Michigan Department of Natural Resources online harvest summary. In Dickinson County, as of 7 p.m. Friday, the harvest total from this year’s firearm hunt stood at 1,144, up from the 2023 total of 994. The 2024 firearm total includes 887 antlered deer, up from 730, while the antlerless count was at 257, down from 264. The final day of the 16-day season is today. Hunters have 72 hours to report a harvest online, or before they ...

Homeless Awareness Month ends with message from Salvation Army

HOUGHTON — With November coming to a close also comes the end to Homeless Awareness Month. The holiday season is often the more charitable of times in which citizens reach out to lend a helping hand with volunteerism or monetary and material donations. The Salvation Army has its arms open for those in need and is taking measures to prevent homelessness to needful citizens before it can occur. Salvation Army of Copper Country Director Pete Mackin wants citizens to be aware of the resources available to those in danger of losing their homes and those who are able and desire to assist. ...

Christmas Walk: Annual tree lighting Friday in downtown IM

IRON MOUNTAIN — Santa Claus is coming to downtown Iron Mountain on Friday. The 2024 Downtown Christmas Walk and Community Christmas Tree Lighting is set from 4 to 6 p.m., with the First National Bank & Trust returning as the presenting sponsor. The annual event features a variety of ...

Local stores see good start to holiday shopping season

ESCANABA — With less than a month until Christmas, local businesses are experiencing increased traffic as holiday shoppers scour for deals and savings. It’s expected to be a busy shopping season across the country. The National Retail Federation Prosper Insights & Analytics estimates that a record number of people, approximately 183.4 million consumers, are expected to shop during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. “The holiday season is in full swing, and while many consumers have made progress on their shopping lists, most shoppers will make the majority of their purchases ...

Resource Fair showcases area’s helping hands

ESCANABA — Over 20 local organizations converged at Bay College on Friday to showcase their community services. Bay hosted the inaugural Community Resource Fair, organized by the Menominee-Delta-Schoolcraft Community Action Agency. Community Action put on the event in conjunction with ...

Keweenaw Wild Ones promote pollinators

HOUGHTON — The Keweenaw chapter of Wild Ones held a presentation at Calumet Public Library on Nov. 20 about monarch butterflies and native plants they pollinate along with a workshop on seed balls. The event was mostly centered on educating children but allowed adults to attend as two representatives of Wild Ones went over things such as the anatomy of the monarch butterfly’s migration paths and behaviors and the dangers it faces as an endangered species. The presentation on the butterfly and native plants was given by the Keweenaw’s Chapter board member Cassandra Reed-Vandam ...