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The streets of downtown Houghton will belong to the ladies this evening. Ladies Night returns to the city once again, with many of the businesses open and offering discounts and refreshments. Houghton Business Development Director Susie Landers says these ladies are there to shop and support local businesses. The evening’s …

Seniors are often the victim of crime, fraud and other scams from people that see them as easy targets. TRIAD is a collaboration of local seniors, senior programs and law enforcement that helps protect older residents from danger. Former chairperson and current historian of Baraga County TRIAD Oedith Harris said, …

Michigan Tech is again being named a Military Friendly school by Victory Media. Rob Bishop is the Director of Academic and Community Conduct at Michigan Technological University, which has been given the distinction for the third time. Michigan Tech is one of 1,160 schools to receive the Military Friendly designation. In …

The inspirational film, “Do It For Daniel”, will be showing tonight on the campus of Michigan Tech. The film is hosted by the Houghton and Keweenaw Suicide Prevention Coalition with representatives from the RSVP Program, Dial Help, MTU Counseling Center, CLK Schools, Finlandia University, Copper County Mental Health and other …

What happens when you combine a lifelong artist and an enthusiastic youth group? You get a wonderful partnership between the Calumet Art Center and the Trap Rock 4-H Club! The Trap Rock 4-H Club has youth from five area schools, including those being home schooled. Thanks to a grant through …

Keweenaw Community Foundation’s Keweenaw Cross Country Endowment recently awarded the Keweenaw Nordic Ski Club $1,750 to help defray the cost of purchasing a new snowmobile for cross country ski trail grooming and track setting. Keweenaw Community Foundation is a non-profit, community organization created by and for the people of Houghton and Keweenaw counties. Established …

Winter isn’t here yet, but the City of Houghton is preparing for it. At last night’s meeting, the council was informed by City Manager Eric Waara that city crews have been working on road repairs and other projects to get ready for the winter season. The council OK’d the closing …

Houghton County Prosecutor Michael Makinen says this will be his last term. Makinen was reelected following a campaign that saw him pitted against former county prosecutor Doug Edwards. Makinen said the campaign was tough because he’s not able to publicize why certain decisions are made as a prosecutor. Makinen said …

Newcomer Jack Bergman will be one of nine Republicans, along with five Democrats, to represent the state of Michigan in Congress. The former Marine was elected Tuesday, defeating his Democrat opponent, Lon Johnson. Bergman says his prior military experience will be beneficial for veterans. Bergman says he looks forward to …

There’s not a new sheriff in town–that’s because voters reelected current Houghton County Sheriff Brian McLean to his sixth consecutive term on Tuesday. McLean has spent his entire law enforcement career in the Houghton area, a job he is happy to continue doing. Houghton County Sheriff Brian McLean said, “Oh, …