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Disaster drill tests response
by Melissa Newland Emergency crews converged on Bayside Village for a realistic disaster drill designed to test how local agencies respond when communication, coordination and quick decision-making matter most. The full-scale exercise simulated a serious incident that required…
Summer Rally roars
by Melissa Newland The third annual Summer Rally at Church in the Valley brought together motorcycles, music, food, and community spirit for a lively day along Highway M-38. Riders and visitors filled the grounds to admire polished machines, enjoy live performances, and take part…
Fair traditions shine
by Melissa Newland The sights, sounds, and unmistakable spirit of summer filled the Baraga County Fairgrounds this past weekend as families, exhibitors, volunteers, vendors, and visitors gathered for another memorable weekend at the Baraga County Fair. From the steady clip of…
Community comes together for the National Night Out
by Melissa Newland Baraga County marked a milestone this week as residents, first responders, and local agencies gathered for the county’s first-ever National Night Out, a nationwide community-building event designed to strengthen relationships between the public and the hometown…
Baraga County Fair returns this weekend
by Melissa Newland The sights and sounds of summer will soon gather again at the Baraga County Fairgrounds, where barns, booths, engines, music, livestock, and old-fashioned games will fill the weekend with the familiar energy of one of the county’s most enduring traditions. From…
Traditions, culture strong
by Melissa Newland The 48th annual KBIC Maawanj’iding brought the Ojibwa Campground in Baraga to life this past weekend with the steady heartbeat of the drum, the brilliant movement of dancers, and the warmth of families gathering in celebration of culture, tradition, and…
Jamboree celebrates 48 years
by Melissa Newland The sound of fiddles, guitars, banjos and voices once again drifted across the grounds of the Aura Community Hall this past weekend as the 48th annual Aura Jamboree brought musicians, dancers, food vendors and visitors together for two days of music and…
48th Aura Jamboree at Community Hall this weekend
by Melissa Newland The sound of fiddles, guitars, banjos and voices will once again drift across the grounds of the Aura Community Hall as one of the area’s most beloved summer traditions returns for a weekend filled with music, dancing, food and community. Now in its 48th year,…
Freedom shines for 250th
by Melissa Newland Red, white and blue swept across Baraga County as communities gathered to mark Independence Day and the historic 250th year celebration of America’s freedom. From the shoreline of Keweenaw Bay to small town parade routes lined with families, flags and lawn…
Camp 911 graduates 28
by Melissa Newland Sirens, flashing lights, fire gear, rescue tools, and hands-on safety lessons filled two busy days as 28 fifth- and sixth-grade students from Baraga County schools took part in the 26th annual Camp 911, hosted by Bay Ambulance. The yearly program gives local…