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Houghton’s City Council meets tonight at 5:30pm. This meeting is not electronic, and will be held at the council chambers. Masks are required, and social distancing will be enforced. 

MDOT has released the latest numbers regarding fatalities and seriously injured motorists on Michigan roadways. This past week, 32 motorists died on Michigan roads, for 362 deaths this year. In addition, 121 motorists were seriously injured, for a year to date total of 1,714. This same time last year, saw …

The Portage Health Foundation has announced that close to $80,000 in grants have been awarded to four organizations who answered the call, for proposals from the foundations Community Recreational Facilities and Resources Program, which was released this past January. Executive Director Kevin Store, said the foundation was impressed with the …

Michigan Tech will be hosting the Keweenaw’s first ever Waste Reduction Drive this Saturday from 9a-3p at the Lot 24 parking lot. There are 5 items that will be collected, to be repurposed. They are foil lined energy bar wrappers, which will be recycled into hard plastic for manufacturing. Plastic …

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department is teaming up with the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community for the third straight year, to monitor bacteria levels in public beaches. Stephanie Cree, Water Resources Specialist with the KBIC Natural Resource Department said they were excited to once again work with the Western Upper …

The Historic Calumet Theatre is now open for tours. This from a press release sent this week. Director Marlin Lee. Tours are available Wednesday through Friday. They will be expanding to Monday through Friday on July 27th. Look for Musical Monday shows beginning in August, and Movie Magic, which are …

If you were disappointed that all the area fireworks displays for the 4th of July were cancelled, due to concerns over COVID-19, no need to worry. Erik Kiilunen, founder of the “All Business is Essential” Movement, has announced a “Patriotic Party on the Point.” It will be on an open …

MLB Major League Baseball is set to begin its shortened season on July 23rd or 24th. The plan announced yesterday will include 60 regular-season games over a 66-day stretch, plus playoffs. To limit travel, teams will play 40 of those games against their regular division opponents, and the other 20 …

The University of Michigan has backed out from hosting the 2nd presidential debate between incumbent republican President  Donald J. Trump and democrat challenger former Vice President and Senator Joe Biden. Sources familiar with the story spoke on the condition of anonymity. An official statement is expected later today. The sources …

Isle Royale National Park will begin increasing recreational access this week. This, from a press release sent earlier today. Public Information Officer Liz Valencia. Not all parts of the park are open. Some parts will remain closed for the season, including the North Desor Campground, The Rock Harbor Lodge and …