The arrival of February means it’s almost time for the 26nd annual Great Backyard Bird Count, set to take place worldwide Feb. 17-20. It’s easy to participate in this count, as it can be done by watching from a window in the warm comfort of home if you so choose. Unlike the Christmas Bird ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — Sagola Township Sportsmen’s Club will host a gun and knife show next weekend, giving a week to recharge after today’s Tip-Up Town of the U.P. Food will be served at the clubhouse north of Channing until 6 p.m. today. The fishing contest wraps up at 4:30 p.m. Hours for ...

LANSING — In December, the state of Michigan, the United States and four Tribal governments — the Bay Mills Indian Community, the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians and the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians — filed a ...

HOUGHTON — Snowboarding is coming back to downtown Houghton after 10-year absence. Jibba Jabba, a pro/amateur freestyle snowboarding event in which riders perform tricks down Huron Street is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 18. All are welcome to cheer on Jibba Jabba’s guest riders as they ...

HERMANSVILLE — Anyone interested in gaining information on the capture of furbearers will benefit by attending the 18th annual Trappers Workshop on Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Frank Rodman Community Center in Hermansville. Doors open at 8 a.m. and admission is free. One of the three ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — Tip-Up Town of the U.P. takes place Saturday, Feb. 4, at Sawyer Lake north of Channing. Registration for the 49th annual fishing contest begins at 7 a.m. Food will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Sagola Township Sportsmen’s Club. Admission to the club is ...