Traffic in downtown Houghton will be somewhat congested Friday evening as the Bridgefest Parade makes its way across the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. Lt. Roberts of the Houghton Police Department says steps are being taken to ease up the flow of traffic as much as possible.  “Do not park on …

Daniel R. “Boone” Pittsley, age 77, of Baraga, MI passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at UP Health System, Marquette, MI. He was born in Trout Creek, Michigan on February 16, 1942 the son of the late Harvey and Ethel (Brownell) Pittsley. Boone graduated from high school in Trout Creek …

The following press release was issued by Houghton/Keweenaw Communities That Care: Mark your calendars! Houghton/Keweenaw CTC is particiating in a suicideprevention walk, run, or ride event taking place across the Upper Peninsula the last weekend of September. A “torch” will travel through each county, carried by volunteers who are walking, …

The following press release was issued by WUPPDR: Hazard mitigation is any action taken before, during or after a disaster to eliminate or reduce the risk to human life and property from natural, technological, or human-related hazards. Officials in Baraga, Houghton, and Keweenaw County along with the Emergency managers are …

State Representative Greg Markkanen is praising a budget plan passed this week by the Republican-controlled State House. Markkanen said the plan includes record funding for road repairs and schools without a massive tax hike.  “The spending plan we developed in the House invests in areas that matter most to Michigan …

Marilyn Lohela, age 89, of Hancock, passed away peacefully Thursday June 13th at Omega House surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Hancock on January 23, 1930. She graduated from Hancock High School in 1947 and Suomi Business College in 1948, after which she worked at the Superior National …

The following press release was issued by the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge: Copper Harbor, MichiganKeweenaw Mountain Lodge Head Chef Patrick of Mixis will begin to work with guest chefs at the Lodge this month. Mixis, a native of Kalamazoo and owner of the Feed the World Cafe, specializes in global cuisine, …

The following notice was issued by the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce: Bridgefest is here! We are excited to bring the community a great weekend full of family-friendly events. Bridgefest was organized to celebrate the Portage Lake Lift Bridge, which officially opened in 1959. The Bridge is a vital link between …

The following press release was issued by Michigan Tech writer, Mark Wilcox: For the second time in four years, a team from Michigan Technological University has won a national retirement security essay competition. The three-student team won the 2019 iOme Challenge sponsored by the Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER). The iOme …

Forty local children between the ages of 5 and 14 have been working throughout the week to put together a summer camp production of Peter Pan at Finlandia University. The children will perform the play at 2 and 6 p.m. Friday, June 14  in the Jutila Center’s LeRoy Keranen Conference …