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The Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region (WUPPDR), based in Houghton, today announced that its 2016 Placemaking Microgrant Program has awarded funding to seven municipalities in its sixcounty Western U.P. region. The agency, which hosted a public informational session on placemaking in May, funded the project-oriented program via the State of Michigan’s …

Don’t get scammed! The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office has received complaints that a scam has been targeting Dish Network customers. The scammers are calling residents using the name “Info-Tech” and stating that they are contracting with Dish Network. The scam involves asking for account information and payment information to adjust …

Do you have what it takes to be a Copperman? The 25th annual Aspirus Copperman Triathlon and Duathlon take place in Copper Harbor next Saturday. The triathlon includes a 1/2-mile swim in Lake Fanny Hooe, a 23-mile bike and a 5-mile run. The duathlon starts with a 6K run instead …

An open space at the Paavo Nurmi Center on the campus of Finlandia University in Hancock will look a lot different six weeks from now. It will be furnished as a new student lounge named after former athletic stand-out Shawn Wickersheim, who graduated in 2008. He earned a total of nine …

The City of Houghton is looking at purchasing a new fire truck with an aerial apparatus. They are considering a demo truck in the amount of $1,013,271 with 7,000 miles on it and being sold as new. The city was already considering purchasing a new pumper and budgeted the payment …

Curbside recycling begins next week in Houghton and all indications are that there will be a lot of participation. Houghton City Manager Eric Waara said the demand for recyclable containers has been so great, they city has already sold every one of the 250 containers they had available and now …

Money isn’t a concern for the Keweenaw Science and Engineering Festival, but there is a need for people to help. The update was given by Susie Landers to the Houghton City Council at their regular meeting Wednesday. Landers said they have received a lot of financial support from the community …

Dial Help does a great deal for the community, not only with their crisis center hotline, but with the victim’s support services that they offer. The City of Houghton knows this–and to help support them, the City Council voted to donate $10,000 to Dial Help at their regular meeting Wednesday. …

The Michigan State Police says ten people from the Upper Peninsula will graduate this morning at the Negaunee Post from its inaugural Citizens’ Academy. In a new initiative this year, each of state’s 30 police posts will host a Citizens’ Academy to give residents a first-hand look at a trooper’s …

There are many ways to support the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home, giving of your time is one of the most valuable. The shelter for victims of domestic violence is in need of volunteers. Mary Niemila is the executive director of the shelter. Niemila said 25 years ago the shelter …