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The Houghton Public Works Department is keeping busy. Over the past two weeks, City Manager Eric Waara says the department has repaired water services in the city, road crews have paved over 230 tons of blacktop on Portage Street and laid 100 tons of road patch on city streets. Waara …

Plans are underway for the city of Houghton to have a downtown skatepark open by next summer. The contract to build the park was awarded to Spawn Ranch of Los Angeles, California and construction is set to begin in the spring. City manager Eric Waara says that a public hearing …

The Houghton Police Department is concerned about motorists speeding on Houghton Avenue. Changes were made to stop sign orientations recently to make the road more bicycle friendly. Police Chief John Donnelly says the lack of stop signs has led to the speeding problem. The department plans to add signage on …

[Hancock, MI] The Portage Health Foundation is hosting a grant writing workshop for the four-county non-profits to help gain a better understanding of PHF’s grant applications, the application process, and key points to keep in mind when thinking about submitting an applications for funding. The Portage Health Foundation wants to …

HOUGHTON, Mich. – More than 20 organizations are coming together in the Copper Country Mall commons area to share information with residents about important services and resources available locally. The local Human Services EXPO takes place at the mall in Houghton on Tuesday, Oct. 24, from noon until 2 p.m. …

The Baraga County Shelter Home is hosting a “Hearts and Hands” Fashion Show Fundraiser Monday, October 16 at the Baraga Lakeside Inn. The show features the clothing of Michigamme’s Crock & Rocker and begins with a browsing and social hour at 5p.m. accompanied by the music of local musician Belinda …

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Keweenaw National Historical Park, the Calumet Theatre is hosting the Red Jacket Jamboree this weekend. The jamboree is a live variety radio show, recorded in front of the theater audience, and will showcase music, poems and stories of the Copper Country and …

Hundreds of pets across the state are expected to find forever homes this Saturday. It’s part of the BISSELL Pet Foundation effort to Empty The Shelters, and it includes the Copper Country Humane Society. The Grand Rapids-based nonprofit will pay adoption fees at more than 75 shelters and rescue organizations …

A complaint to the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office concerning a possible sale of the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge to Anthony Lane Partners (ALP) has led to a pause in the sale process. Keweenaw County had agreed to accept ALP’s Intent To Purchase proposal which opened the doors to discuss a …

The Portage Lake District Library invites everyone who loves to write to explore their creative talents at a series of writing “prep sessions” designed for those who accept the challenge of National Novel Writing Month. Known as the largest writing event in the world, the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) …