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Motorists in downtown Houghton should start to see some progress on road work by early next week. That’s the word from City Manager Eric Waara, who gave an update to the city council at their regular meeting Wednesday. Waara said the weather this summer has slowed some of the work …

Click on the blue links for additional details. MLB The Detroit Tigers and Milwaukee Brewers both return to action tomorrow night after the All-Star break. The Tigers open a home series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Justin Verlander will pitch against Aaron Sanchez. Pregame coverage begins at 6:45 on 99.3 …

LAURIUM, Mich. – Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics has a new car seat safety expert dedicated to teaching local parents and caregivers on proper installation and use to keep kids safe. In June, Jenn Jenich-Laplander achieved  her National Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technician Certification from Safe Kids Worldwide, after completing …

Michigan State Police Calumet Post is welcoming a new member to the force. His name is Blask and he’s a two year-old German Sheppard. Canine Handler Trooper Dieter Kochan said K9 Unit Blask lives and works with him. “I’ve had dogs as pets for most of my life. It’s similar, …

There is only one structure spanning the Portage Canal, connecting Copper Island to the mainland. So, what would residents do if something happened to the bridge? The Portage Lift Bridge Planning Committee has been meeting every month to devise a plan in case the bridge suddenly was no longer available. …

The Houghton County Board of Commissioners are considering putting a millage proposal to address jail overcrowding on the November ballot. Commissioner Tim Palosaari suggested either 1 mill for 10 years or 0.5 mills for 20 years, to raise $4 million  to $5 million for an addition to the current jail. …

Click on the blue links for additional details. MLB Robinson Cano’s home run in the top of the 10th inning lifted the American League to a 2-1 victory in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game last night. Cano’s pinch-hit shot off Cubs closer Wade Davis earned him the Most Valuable …

A local author has once again captured the uniqueness that is the Copper County in her latest novel. Titled simply “Copper Country”, it’s the second in the Copper Island series by Hancock author Kristin Neva. The latest book builds on the characters of Russ and Amy, who were introduced in …

North Wind Books in Hancock is hosting a four-part Children’s Unique Book series on Mondays this July. Each program will highlight themed children’s books and a special guest host. Yesterday’s theme was books about music. A crowd gathered at 11 a.m. to listen to special guest host and Finlandia University …

A little bit of humor, dramatic acting, some music–and a lot of surprises are what make up the Vaudeville Variety shows at the Calumet Theatre. Auditions are being held today at the theatre for five Vaudeville shows being held this summer. Show director Dave Heinz says, when it comes to …