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The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced the recipients of the County Fair and Exposition grants. Of the county fairs across the state, two local ones were chosen. The Houghton County Fair Association received $100,000 for an Exhibit Building Addition. Iron County Fair Association received over $49,626 for …

Last year, the Portage Health Foundation ran a one time grant application cycle to provide AED’s to local organizations in the Copper Country. Cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death in the US, so in response to a community need, the PHF has finally received and delivered …

Calumet – Laurium – Keweenaw Schools is considering replacing the school nurse program with a school wellness program, using Upper Great Lakes Family Health. CLK Schools has accepted a memorandum of understanding with UGL Health to implement a clinic nurse, and social worker through the school wellness program, as outlined …

High schoolers interested in arts and ecology have the opportunity for a 7 day expedition on Rabbit Island, which is just 3 miles off the coast of the Keweenaw. The program emphasizes student-led projects with mentors that offer support and expertise ranging from art, ecology, writing, wilderness crafts, and more. …

The Houghton Council received updates on the renovation of the Portage Lake District Library. The carpeting is complete, and the new furniture for the teen area is in place. The library hopes to reopen their doors to the public this Saturday to join in the festivities of the From the …

Hancock Police are in search of a missing woman. Mary Ylitalo was last seen at 7:30 pm last night in the 800 block of Ingot Street in Hancock. She is 23 years old five foot six to eight inches tall, and approximately 150 pounds. She has light brown shoulder length …

Farmers market season is right around the corner, and to celebrate, Houghton is hosting the first ever From the Ground Festival this Saturday.  The festival showcases and celebrates the talents of local artisans, restaurants, farmers, musicians, artists, and more as a way to kick off the warm season in conjunction …

Outdoor enthusiasts are more than ready to experience the beautiful outdoors of the Keweenaw, which hosts a variety of biking trails. With the trails finally open, Copper Harbor Trails club is hosting their annual public event as part of Ride the Keweenaw Weekend.  “So Ride the Keweenaw is season opening …

The delivery of Houghton’s new trash and recyclable carts is delayed until the 29th. Special city trash bags will be used until June 5th.

The Pewabic Street Community Garden is a beloved plot of land in Houghton. Gardeners rent spaces to grow their own produce during the non-winter months. Garden manager, Elena Busova, explained that the Pewabic Street Community Garden needs this fundraiser for more than paying water bills and buying fertilizer.   “All the …