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While many celebrated the weekend with fireworks and backyard barbecues. Some residents embraced the rain yesterday as they demonstrated in favor of abortion rights in Michigan, from Veteran’s Memorial Park in Houghton. Protestors said, while reactions were mixed, the majority of the feedback consisted of positive honks and shouts from …

Rain dampened the festivities, but didn’t dampen spirits at Independence Day celebrations across the region yesterday. Good turnouts were reported at parades, despite the wet weather.  Other activities were limited by the day-long soak. The showers also created foggy conditions beginning in the late afternoon. The South Range fireworks were …

Traffic delays will begin as early as today between Hubbell and Lake Linden. The Michigan Department of Transportation is repaving 2.2 miles of M-26, running north of 21st Street. The project will cost around $1 million. Intermittent single-lane closures are expected to slow traffic through August.

Michigan’s new budget includes help for local governments struggling to pay down debts to their employees’ retirement system. For years, during the ‘90s and early 2000s, the Municipal Employees Retirement System of Michigan underestimated the amount of money it would need to fund to cover future pensions. When retirements hit, …

The Carnegie Museum of the Keweenaw is increasing its operating hours.  After two years with reduced access because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Museum in downtown Houghton will be open Tuesdays through Fridays from noon until 5:00, and Saturdays from noon until 4:00. The museum’s current exhibits include:• “From Village …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is auctioning off some surplus property in the region. The offering includes three parcels in Houghton County: • A quarter-acre lot in Hubbell, with no current street access, although a previously platted road could be built. The minimum bid is set at $4,125. • …

Do you ever need to take out a little aggression or want to enjoy an emerging past time? Why not take a shot with axe throwing. In Calumet this morning, The Copper Axe held their ribbon cutting ceremony. Axe throwing lanes, take a similar approach to darts or bowling, where …

Next Tuesday Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) crews will start a resurfacing project between Hubbell and Lake Linden. The 1 million dollar project will resurface the roadway, and repair concrete sidewalk ramps on a 2.2 mile stretch through town.  The construction zone will start at 21st Street in Hubbell, and …

The state has dedicated close to 16 million dollars of American rescue plan money toward the state park system. Various upgrade projects are included in the allocations, and will improve state parks in Bay, Cheboygan, Delta, Iosco, Mackinac, Monroe, Ontonagon, Saginaw, Washtenaw and Wayne counties. The smallest and largest projects …

Fireworks displays, parades and community festivals will mark Independence Day weekend across the region. Here are some of the planned celebrations (follow links for full schedules and more details). Ahmeek – Monday – at Gabe Chopp Park • 11:00 – Kids parade  • Noon – Kids games • 2:00 – Live music by …