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SEMCO Energy gas company warns that scammers are stepping up their tactics to fool customers. The natural gas company has been contacted by several customers in recent weeks informing the company that an unknown scammer has been misrepresenting SEMCO Energy while showing up at customers’ doors. The scammers are asking …

The Houghton County Commission will consider supporting a multi-county commission focused on expanding off-road recreation. Houghton County will consider its support of the formation of a new Snowbelt transit commission between Gogebic and Ontonagon counties. The commission will look to acquire abandoned railroad grades north of the Wisconsin – Michigan …

During October it isn’t hard to find a pink ribbon promoting breast cancer awareness. Next Tuesday, UPHS Portage will host the hospital’s Breast Cancer Awareness dinner. The event will include a presentation from UPHS Portage Oncologist Doctor Charles Goodwin. Who will share information about the importance of early detection, regular …

The Village of L’Anse is one stop closer to having a new home for its farm market.  Last night, the village council selected Wuebben Construction to build the new facility, which will be located at Meadowbrook Field. Wuebben’s bid came in at $97,245. A state grant will cover $75,000, and …

The city of Hancock reports that Hancock Street will reduce to a single lane, ending on Friday. Hancock Street will reduce to one lane between Scott and Dakota streets. The city will close one lane for some water system work taking place near the Keweenaw Co-Op’s renovations. Please contact the …

Kaleidoscope Keweenaw helps parents and kids have a safe place to learn and spend time after school, while parents are working. The local nonprofit organization has already started many of its after-school clubs for the year, at both its Hancock and L’Anse locations. The group offers a variety of clubs …

The 14th annual Chelsey LaFernier Memorial Walk started with a crowd, led by a domestic violence awareness banner, walking about two miles to the Niiwin Akeea Center. Their friends and families shared a meal and heard from Heather Syrette and Waabano. Syrette spoke about some of the systemic issues victims …

UPPCO would like to make Upper Peninsula customers aware of reports of an energy bill scam. In the past week, UPPCO was contacted by several customers, who were approached by individuals requesting a copy of their energy bill and falsely representing the company. UPPCO says that scammers are expanding their …

The Houghton County Court House elevator will receive maintenance starting tomorrow and will be out of service for about one week. The Thyssen Krupp Modernization team will be on-site at the courthouse working to bring the equipment to 2023 standards. Any citizen or county guest with an ADA compliance concern …

The most effective fire department is one that is rarely needed. This week marks the annual fire prevention week for the city of Houghton. Each Fall members of the Houghton Fire Department provide fire education to the local school district through fire prevention classes. As well as provides programming to …