Ontonagon Herald

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We would love to see your photos from the 4th of July Celebrations around the county. Please share them here.
(We may publish some of them in the newspaper 😉)

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🌲 Porcupine Mountains Interpretive Programs – This Week 🌲

Looking for something extra on your Porkies adventure?

Summer interpretive programming is underway at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park! Stop by one of our programs this week to learn about the park's wildlife, listen to campfire stories, owls and rocks through ranger-led talks, discovery activities, and family-friendly programs.

06/30/2026

🇺🇸 LIGHTS OVER THE LAKE 2026 🇺🇸

The 5th Annual Lights Over the Lake returns Friday, July 3rd as we celebrate America's 250th Birthday while raising funds for the Ontonagon County Cancer Association.

🕑 Gates Open at 2 PM

🎶 Live Music
5:00 PM – A Beautiful Mess
7:00 PM – The Midnight Sound Society

🍔 FREE Pulled Pork Sandwiches & Potato Salad courtesy of Roxey's Bar & Grill @ 5pm

🐂 Hold On For Hope Mechanical Bull Challenge
Sponsored by Citizens State Bank of Michigan
$5 per ride • Every ride benefits the Ontonagon County Cancer Association
Ride for a chance to win a FREE one-night stay at Sunshine Motel & Cabins

🥟 2nd Annual Syl's Café Pasty Eating Contest
Cash prizes:
🥇 $250
🥈 $150
🥉 $50

🛍 Vendors • Community Fun • Fireworks Over Lake Superior

Special thanks to:

🎵 Music Sponsors
• 906 Outfitters Pro Shop
• 906 Services Inc.

🐂 Hold On For Hope Sponsor
• Citizens State Bank of Michigan (CSB)

🍔 Free Food Sponsor
• Roxey's Bar & Grill

🥟 Pasty Eating Contest Sponsor
• Syl's Café

🤝 Community Supporter
• D&E Critter Ranch

🎆 Fireworks by Patrick Spielbauer

🏡 Hosted by Sunshine Motel & Cabins

📍 23940 W State Highway M-64, Ontonagon, MI

Every dollar raised helps the Ontonagon County Cancer Association continue supporting local families when they need it most.

Come celebrate, have some fun, and help make a difference right here at home. 🇺🇸❤️🎆

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We had some anonymous donors step up and help us increase our cash prizes for the 2026 Independence Day Parade in Bruce Crossing!

Cash prizes available to UTV floats and Nonprofit Organizations only.

Register at the Parade line-up on 7/4 at the BC little league field at 1pm ET

Exercise your creativity and decorate a float for our parade this year!

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