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Update On Houghton County Recovery Effort

County and state officials are working together to restore the Copper Country after devastating flash floods over the weekend. A press conference was held at the Houghton County Courthouse Tuesday to update the public on the recovery and relief effort. Emergency Services Coordinator Chris Van Arsdale said the 7 ½ …

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Child Pulled From Basement Dies

The 12-year-old boy from Houghton County who was trapped Sunday morning when a mudslide struck his home has died. Thatcher Markham of Houghton was sleeping in a basement bedroom around 5:00am when the storm hit and produced sudden flash flooding. Thatcher’s father, Rodney Markham, was able to dig his son …

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Community Comes Together For Cleanup

As communities across Houghton County begin cleanup efforts, government officials are putting the pieces in place to move forward after the weekend’s storm, and many community members have stepped up to the plate and asked “what can I do to help?” “We’ve had mass devastation in our communities. We’re assessing …

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Crew Blanked Again – Tuesday Sports Wrap

Click on the blue links for more details. MLB The Detroit Tigers had a day off yesterday, and open an interleague series at Cincinnati tonight. Matthew Boyd will pitch against Sal Romano. Pregame coverage will begin at 6:45 on 99.3 The Lift. The Milwaukee Brewers managed just two hits in …

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Snyder Issues Houghton County Disaster Declaration

Gov. Rick Snyder today declared a state of disaster for Houghton County, after severe weather and heavy rainfall caused widespread damage on Sunday. Snyder also issued a disaster declaration for Menominee County, which was also hard-hit. The declaration of disaster will allow for National Guard deployment in these counties to …

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Second Storm Disaster Relief Fund Established

The Keweenaw Community Foundation has established a Disaster Relief Fund in order to help those who have been affected in our area. The Disaster Relief Fund will receive and hold monies. Disbursement of the monies will be overseen by the Keweenaw Community Foundation Board of Directors, with input from the …

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Storm Relief Fund Established

The Portage Health Foundation has established a fund to which money may be donated to assist in relief efforts following Sunday’s storms. The Houghton County Flood Relief Fund will receive and hold monies. Disbursement will be overseen by the Portage Health Foundation Board of Directors, with input from the Houghton …

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Drinking Water Advisory Lifted

Houghton County –Western Upper Peninsula Health Department has been provided with confirmation from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality that the following community water supplies did not experience any damage or loss of pressure during the weekend storms: Houghton, Hancock, Portage Township, Chassell, Adams Township, South Range, Calumet, Laurium, Lake …

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Health Department Issues Precautionary Beach Closures

WESTERN UPPER PENINSULA — The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department has issued a precautionary beach closure for all recreational bathing beaches in the Western Upper Peninsula. This is due to severe erosion and flooding caused by heavy rains. The public is encouraged to stay away from beaches until flooding has …

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Be Sure To Report Any Damages To Your Home

If your home has been damaged by the recent flood, please call 211 starting Tuesday, June 19, to request an assessment on your home.  It’s important that damages be reported so the county can provide accurate information in their attempt to get state and federal disaster declarations for aid.  The …

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