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The public is invited to come learn about plans for improved public transportation in the Keweenaw and Western Upper Peninsula. “Getting Around: Transportation Challenges and Opportunities in the Keweenaw and Western U.P.” will take place this evening at 6:30pm at the Portage Lake District Library. The forum is sponsored by …

The local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness will host a discussion today with State Representative Scott Dianda about mental health needs and services in the Upper Peninsula. The event will take place at the Copper Country Mental Health Institute on Sharon Avenue in Houghton starting at 6pm. …

Hancock, Michigan—The Houghton Energy Efficiency Team (HEET) is entering the final quarter of its two year initiative to make Houghton County more energy efficient. They are encouraging income-qualified Copper Country residents to stop by the HEET office at 422 Quincy St in Downtown Hancock with an UPPCO bill or proof …

The Downtown Houghton Farmer’s Market is drawing to its end in a few weeks. To help celebrate the first season, the Downtown Houghton Farmer’s Market is holding a Harvest Festival on Tuesday, October 11th from 4-6:30p. There will be fresh pressed apple cider, a viewing bee hive, live music and …

The Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home will host a fundraiser Color Cruise on the Isle Royale Queen IV Thursday afternoon. About 12 spots were still open on the cruise as of Wednesday evening. The Queen will board at 5:30 at the dock across from Roy’s Pasties and Bakery, and sail …

The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for board members for 2017. All nominations must be members of the chamber and business owners who are interested in helping to make a difference in the business community. If you have the time and passion to commit to this volunteer board, please …

The Keweenaw Land Trust (KLT), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invite the public to an Oct. 11 dedication ceremony for lands acquired as part of the Abbaye Peninsula – Huron Bay Conservation Initiative in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With the support of …

The Houghton County Board of Commissioners agreed to issue Letters of Commendation to retired Undersheriff Roy Britz and to retiring Emergency Management Coordinator Jack Dueweke. Britz served the Houghton County Sheriff’s Department for a total of 27 years, 20 of those as Undersheriff and the rest as a deputy. He left …

The Houghton County Board approved a Revolving Loan for the Nitrate Elimination Company in Lake Linden at their October meeting Tuesday. The $60,000 working capital loan will allow the company to expand into bigger markets and may lead to the addition of four new employees.

The Houghton County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution for the Otter Lake Special Assessment District at their October meeting Tuesday. Houghton County Drain Commissioner John Pekkala said the assessment is for costs incurred since 2014 for maintenance on the Otter Lake Dam. He said the bulk of those costs …