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Classes resume today on the campus of Michigan Tech and students are wasting no time getting back to work. Many came back early to begin their involvement with a 95 year old MTU tradition where the streets of Houghton are transformed into a winter wonderland. Winter Carnival is less than …

Pirates, adventure and a treasure map—you can be a part of the fun as the Calumet Players present Ken Ludwig’s stage adaptation of the Robert Louis Stevenson classic, Treasure Island. Auditions are being held this week at the Calumet Theatre ballroom tomorrow and Thursday at 6:30pm and Saturday at 1pm. …

The Keweenaw County Sheriff’s office will present a free snowmobile safety course this month. Students who successfully complete the course will earn their state snowmobile certification. The class will run from 9:00 until 4:00 on Saturday, January 27th, at the Ahmeek Village Hall. Students must be at least 12 years …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Western Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Council will meet at the Baraga Lakeside Inn Thursday at 5:30pm. Topics for discussion will include a new deer migration study, conservation officer staffing, a fisheries partnership, and an update on the DNR’s new U.P. shooting range planned for …

The Calumet Wolverines Senior “A” Hockey Club is seeking non-profit organizations to partner with the Wolverines to host Chuck-A-Puck at each of its more than a dozen home hockey games during the 2017-18 season. “This is a great opportunity for a non-profit organization to raise money and awareness for their …

The Portage Lake District Library will host the Copper Country Reading Council in collaboration with the Michigan Technological University English Education program for a North Woods Kids Awards Reception on Friday, January 19, from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. This event celebrates young Western UP writers and artists who expressed what …

Despite the frigid conditions found in the Keweenaw this time of year, many get out and embrace what winter has to offer through a series of outdoor activities put on by the Department of Natural Resources.   Many state parks close for the winter months, but one park that remains …

The Hope House Homeless Shelter is now recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization by the IRS. Shelter president John Niemela made the announcement over the weekend. The non-profit status means that donations made to the shelter after June 30th of last year are tax exempt. Hope House had sought to begin …

The City of Houghton continues to try and encourage residents to use the curbside recycling service. Winter weather can reduce the number of people willing to participate in the program. Even so, City Manager Eric Waara says program is catching on. Waara said, “Culturally, I think people have really embraced it. …

The search is underway for a new city manager for Hancock as current manager Glenn Anderson is set to retire at the end of the year. Anderson will have served in the position for 22 years when he retires. The city council has begun the process of writing a job …