Click on the blue links for additional details. MLB The Detroit Tigers collected only three hits last night in a 3-0 loss to the Oakland Athletics. Mike Fiers turned in a marvelous start, allowing a run on five hits over seven innings. Alex Wilson gave up the final two runs …
Read More »Hazardous Waste Collection Event In Houghton County
Houghton County Emergency Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Friday, July 6, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Macdonald Street behind the Lake Linden Village Park There is no cost for Houghton County resident flooding victims. Businesses, schools, institutions, commercial farmers and non-Houghton County residents are not eligible to participate. …
Read More »Former JC Penney Store To Be Used As New Relief Distribution Center
(Houghton, MI) – Following are the latest updates regarding the flood recovery efforts in Houghton County. A collection event for household hazardous waste has been scheduled for Friday, July 6 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. The event will be held on Macdonald Street behind the Lake Linden Village Park. …
Read More »Bond Falls Reservoir Closed To All Recreational Activities Until Further Notice
The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department (WUPHD) has determined surface water samples collected at several Lake Superior beaches and certain inland lakes are indicating high levels of E. coli and/or fecal coliform bacteria. Recent tests conducted by the WUPHD have found levels that exceed dermal contact limits established by the …
Read More »Low-Income Energy Conservation Initiative Pilot Program Announced
Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) and Superior Watershed Partnership’s (SWP) Energy Conservation Corp have partnered on a pilot project that is aimed at delivering energy efficiency measures to qualifying low-income customers. The pilot project is intended to deliver energy conservation services consisting of education, installation of energy efficiency products, and …
Read More »Bluegrass Concert To Benefit Flood Relief
Area musicians are contributing to the local flood relief effort with a benefit concert. An evening of bluegrass is on the agenda for Thursday at the Chassell Pavilion where three UP bluegrass bands will be pickin’ for people of the Portage. “Thursday, we’re holding the Still Strong benefit concert. We …
Read More »Red Cross Closing Calumet Colosseum Supply Center Today
TRAVERSE CITY, MI June 26, 2018 —The American Red Cross of Northern Michigan responded to flooding caused by heavy rains on June 17, 2018. Trained Red Cross disaster workers responded to the quick-moving flooding throughout Copper Country, providing shelter for people temporarily forced from their homes, food, comfort, and emergency supplies. “We …
Read More »County Officials Ask for Slowing of Supply Donations
Now that most of the material needs have been met, Houghton County officials are asking the public to slow down the supply of donations for the flood relief effort. Officials say the response to our recent flood disaster has been overwhelming, and the Copper Country cannot be thankful enough for …
Read More »Tigers Drop Seventh Straight – Wednesday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for more details. MLB The Detroit Tigers’ losing streak reached seven games last night, as they fell 9-7 to the Oakland Athletics. The game started well – Detroit scored four runs in the first inning, added two more in the third on an RBI triple …
Read More »Eagle River & Twin Lakes State Park Reopened To Swimming
WESTERN UPPER PENINSULA – Western U.P. Health Department announced the re-opening of beaches at Eagle River and Twin Lakes State Park when a new round of water testing indicated that it was safe to swim. There are a total of eight bathing beaches that have been determined to be safe …
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