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If you are interested in improving your leadership skills and using those talents to potentially contribute to an area business or organization, the application deadline for the Leadership Keweenaw program is November 30th. Those accepted will meet once a month from January to June of 2022 to hone specific aspects …

The meeting schedule for several Houghton governmental bodies will be altered in the coming months due to the holiday season. The Planning Commission traditionally convenes the fourth Tuesday of each month with City Council gathering the second and fourth Wednesday. Next Wednesday is the second public engagement session regarding the …

Small Business Saturday was started barely a decade ago, but it has quickly become a staple of the holiday shopping season. It takes place a day after Black Friday, which has traditionally been a boon to larger retail stores. This year, the promotion is set for November 27th, two days …

Same seats, and new roles. Current mayor Paul LaBine will remain in his position. He was nominated by council member Ron Blau for a one year term. His re-election to the seat of mayor was voted unanimously among the council. Outgoing Mayor Pro Tem John Haeussler nominated Kurt Rickard to …

The Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCAA) voted unanimously to grant Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s request to deliver refund checks to every Michigander with auto insurance earlier this week. Changes to Michigan’s insurance laws in 2019 revoked the requirement that unlimited coverage be provided for medical related to automobile accidents. That has …

The National Association of County and City Health Officials has awarded the Western UP Health Department a $20,000 grant, one of only four given throughout the country. Each award is aimed at bolstering communications with mothers and their families. Sue Kauppi says the WUPHD program will take the form of …

If you are looking to transition into manufacturing or health care, and are in need of short term training for a necessary credential, Gogebic Community College is expanding access to solutions that fit your situation. The opportunity is available for both current students or those outside of campus who meet …

The Grinch promises to be on his best behavior Friday, November 26th in Hancock. His heart will be three times too large and doling out holiday cheer for the Christmas Walk. Organizer Shelly Lucchesi says the event will run from 5:00 to 7:30 and feature cookie decorating, a judging of …

Seniors at Houghton High School will walk across the stage in May 2022, receive their diploma, switch their tassel from one side of their cap’s mortarboard to the other, and then they can enjoy a gift to themselves. The class was busy last week planting 1,300 bulbs near the waterfront …

Michigan Tech employees will need to be vaccinated by the start of spring semester, a little over two months away. The university is working on making several options available to provide proof of vaccination status, including online and in person. Associate Vice President of Communications Ian Repp says the mandate …