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The grand parade will kick off Bridgefest presented by UP Health Systems – Portage tonight. But before the parade floats can get on the road, and toss out treats to the community the Houghton and Hancock Police departments will reroute traffic. Houghton city police chief John Donnelly says that the …

Copper Shores Community Health Foundation awards 18 scholarships to students around the Copper Country. The 2024 scholarship funds include a new scholarship worth up to 20,000 dollars awarded to graduating seniors, CTE scholarships, six awards from the Joseph Kirkish Fund, and two awarded by the Mcintyre Family Fund. Combined Copper …

Isle Royale National Park warns of potential increased wolf and human interactions on the east end of the park. Yesterday the Isle Royale National Park notified the public that there has been an increase in wolf sightings near Rock Harbor and Tobin Harbor. Park Staff say that the have been …

Drivers crossing the Portage Lake Lift Bridge into Houghton can expect a single-lane closure starting on Monday. The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin a $763,000 repair project along two miles of M-26 highway between Green Acres Road and Shelden Avenue. The work will include concrete pavement repairs and joint …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game information. Twilight League In Twilight League baseball last evening…• REL-Mohawk Technology outscored Garnet Garage 11-7. MLB The Tigers salvaged one game of their series against the Nationals with a 7-2 victory yesterday. Casey Mize turned in six strong innings, allowing just one run …

The James Bogan Health Administration Scholarship has opened access to funds for students seeking higher education. The Copper Shores Community Health Foundation will begin accepting scholarship applications from residents in Baraga, Houghton Keweenaw, and Ontongon counties who are interested in pursuing a master’s level program. The scholarship will award 5000 …

The city of Houghton has approved the city’s operating budget for 2024 -25. Houghton breaks the city budget into several departments for transparency. That includes department budgets for typical city operations as well as for the spring and fall clean up, tree trimming and replacement, security cameras, and School resource …

Just one more day before the grand parade kicks off the big weekend. But there’s a second parade. That’s a little closer to the canal. And will include a planet of wacky, and fun displays. The Bridgefest lighted Boat Parade on Saturday. This year’s theme will follow along with the …

Keweenaw Bay Indian community gains 760 acres of forestland in Baraga County from The Nature Conservancy. Yesterday the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and The Nature Conservancy announced a deed transfer of 760 acres of land. The forestland was originally a part of the tribe’s 1842 reservation boundaries. Natural Resources Director …

Right Start U.P. announces its purchase of property in Hirvonen Hall. Last Thursday Right Start U.P, a non-profit organization located in Hancock, completed a purchase agreement for the first three floors of Hirvonen Hall. RSUP plans to use the space to house the Hancock Community Hub. Which will lease space …