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(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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

(Houghton, MI) – Following are the latest updates regarding the flood recovery efforts in Houghton County. With The Michigan Department of Transportation and Michigan Department of Natural Resources reporting their estimated cost to repair the damages sustained in Houghton County, the total cost for all damage to public infrastructure now …

June 26, 2018 — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) submitted a notice of intent to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today requesting emergency relief funds to repair flood-damaged roads in the Upper Peninsula. If granted, the funds would be used to repair federally funded state and …