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The public is invited to the Portage Lake District Library on Saturday, February 4, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. to join the community celebration of the First Anniversary of the Houghton County Cardboard Recycling Center in Atlantic Mine. Kids and adults will have fun-filled, hands-on recycling activities to participate …

HANCOCK, Mich., Jan. 30, 2017 – The Keller Family Community Foundation (KFCF) out of Richmond, Minnesota, has renewed a $2,000 grant to the Portage Health Foundation (PHF), which PHF will match, for the purchase of gas-only gift cards for the continuation of a medical transportation program at UP Health System …

For the original story by ABC-10’s Jerry Taylor, click here. The ban on people entering the United States from certain countries is having on affect on residents here in Houghton. Michigan Tech research assistant Shadi Darani is from Iran, one of the seven countries that are not allowed to bring …

The executive order on immigration is leaving schools in a quandary on how to proceed. Michigan Tech University Marketing Director Ian Repp says the school is in full support of their students and their legal team will provide assistance, as needed. Repp says 80-90 students and staff met Sunday to …

In response to the White House’s executive order on immigration and travel from 7 designated countries, Michigan Tech President Glenn Mroz sent to students, faculty and staff last night this statement. “Student, Faculty and Staff Colleagues Most of you are aware that an Executive Order was signed by President Trump that …

A Wisconsin man is injured after he allegedly ran a stop sign and struck a vehicle. The Ontonagon County Sheriff’s Office says the accident happened on Friday shortly after 12pm at the intersection of Gem Hill Rd. and Trail #8. Authorities say a 2013 Arctic Cat snowmobile, driven by Gene Zettler of …

Marquette – Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) provided direct grants and volunteer support valued at more than $104,200 to non-profit organizations, associations and other worthwhile causes across the U.P. in 2016. UPPCO’s total contribution amount, which does not impact its customers, includes more than $14,000 in donations from employees to …

HANCOCK, Mich., Jan. 25, 2017 – The Portage Health Foundation (PHF) and Michigan Tech are seeking applicants from Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon counties for the PHF Making a Difference Scholarship. At the heart of what PHF does, is investing in health care, health research, and health education. “We believe …

The Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region (WUPPDR) recently updated the Portage Township Five-Year Recreation Plan. The draft of the Portage Township 2017-2021 Recreation Plan Update will become available on January 26 for a 30-day public review and comment period. Copies of the plan will be available for review …

Some of the best ideas are the simplest: SKY (Simple Kindness for Youth) proves that point. SKY is a local non-profit whose only goal is to help area youth with the seemingly small things that often make a big difference in a child’s life. SKY’s mission is to help young …