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“Three, two, one, Happy New Year!” – Crowd gathered at the Houghton Waterfront Pier Over the weekend communities around the globe ring in the new year with festive traditions and fun ornaments. Even Houghton got in on the fun. For the first time, the City of Houghton held a New …

Michigan Technological University is a center for innovation and research among colleges and universities. Coming up in less than a month, the university’s Pavlis Honors College will celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship with Innovation Week 2024. During the week the conference will invite a panel of Michigan Tech students, faculty, and …

Bond has been denied for both persons accused in the murder of a Hancock township man earlier this month. Jacob and Margaret Kempainen stood before 97th District Court Judge Nicholas Daavettila for arraignment. Jacob Kempainen has been charged with three felony counts, open murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and felony …

Around this time of the year, many groups will show their support for causes through their actions and donations. Recently employees from Breakwater Federal Credit Union in Houghton delivered items like coffee, or lunch to people in the community. But another delivery the credit union committed to this holiday season …

Just in time for the holidays the Houghton County sheriff recently shared a special video to its Facebook page. For the past couple of years, the Houghton County sheriff has celebrated the holidays with the local community by producing a synchronized light and music video. The department shared that this …

Drivers should expect a single-lane closure next week on the Portage Lake lift bridge. The Michigan Department of Transportation will continue work on its 4.3 million dollar investment into the bridge’s infrastructure starting next Tuesday, January 2nd. Crews will close the northbound outside lane during daytime hours. The lane closure …

Starting up in January the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation plans to integrate crafting and mental health services for teens in the Copper Country. Starting in January, Copper Shores will begin inviting students grades 7 to 12 from Baraga, Houghton, and Keweenaw counties for the Craft Night: Student Support Group. …

Mount Bohemia’s start to the ski season has a few bumps in the way before skiers can hit the slopes. Michigan’s only all-natural snow ski hill does not currently have snow available on the hill. The ski resort has begun to announce partnerships with other resorts in the region, so …

The Michigan DNR has reached its fundraising goal for new track chairs at different state parks in the Upper and Lower Peninsula. More than 300 donors contributed to the fundraising campaign that raised over the DNR’s 400,000 dollar goal. Donations in total reached 444,931 dollars. Each track chair costs about …

Applications will open soon for the Isle Royale National Park’s 2024 teen artist exploration program. After New Year’s Day, the National Park Service will open the portal for teens hoping to discover nature and develop their artistic skills while exploring the remote island national park. The program is open to …