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Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly will hold a food drive this Saturday. Non-perishable donations may be dropped off in advance at many local food stores, or dropped off at the Little Brothers office in Hancock between 10:00 and 6:00. Houghton and Hancock residents can also leave donations in clearly marked …

The Western U.P. Health Department wants local residents to be aware of a hepatitis A outbreak in lower Michigan. The state Department of Health and Human Services issued an alert that they have activated the Community Health Emergency Coordination Center to coordinate the response to the outbreak. Though the cases …

LAURIUM, Mich. – In a trauma, every second counts. Whether its injuries sustained in a motor vehicle crash or from a same-level fall, Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital’s trauma team is ready 24-7 to respond with the highest levels of care for the best patient outcomes. In early October, Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital …

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community primary election will take place this Saturday. Registered voters may cast ballots from 10am to 6pm at the Ojibwa Senior Center for the Baraga District and the Zeba Community Center for the L’Anse District. The Baraga District Candidates are Doreen Blaker, Robert “RD” Curtis, Jr., …

A Baraga County native is researching energy in the Upper Peninsula through a fellowship with the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum. Jake Putala of Pelkie is currently studying political science at Lansing Community College. With his fellowship, he is conducting a semester–long research project on the U.P. Energy Crisis. Putala said …

Finlandia University will be presenting a film from a local film maker, Kristin Ojaniemi, at the Finnish American Heritage Center next Thursday as part of the Center’s Nordic Film Series.   The Bruce Crossing-based filmmaker traveled to Finland earlier this year to conduct interviews for the documentary entitled “Co-operatively Yours” …

The Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission will convene for its regular quarterly meeting at 1:00pm on Tuesday, November 7th  at park headquarters in Calumet. The meeting will include an update on the work of the Commission and the National Park Service during the last quarter.   The Keweenaw NHP Advisory Commission, paneled by …

Today kicks off the 41 North Film festival taking place at the Rozsa Center in Houghton.  The theme for this years festival…. Community. Local filmmaker and former Michigan Tech Professor Joe Kirkish will be honored Saturday afternoon when he is presented with the City Light award in recognition of his …

With winter quickly approaching, U.P. Power Company (UPPCO) is highlighting resources that may be available to citizens through the U.P. 2-1-1 Call Center.  “2-1-1” is an easy telephone number to remember that connects Upper Peninsula citizens to important information, services and assistance, including help with home heating. Jodi Formolo, Director …

The seven Upper Peninsula Michigan State Police posts collected nearly 200 pounds of prescription drugs during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day held on Saturday, October 28, 2017. The MSP partnered with the Drug Enforcement Administration and other agencies for the event to provide a safe, convenient and responsible venue for …