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Upper Peninsula Wildlife Rehabilitation is the beneficiary of a $40,000 gift from Edward “Bud” Cole of Eagle River [Correction: The article originally said Houghton.] Beth Maatta, who runs the facility, is soon to be the only certified raptor rehabber in the entire Upper Peninsula, and the current facility has only …

Houghton outdoor sports enthusiasts can now mark August 7th off with ink. The Verna Mize Triathlon has been approved by city and county officials. Organizer Mary Kaminski says honoring Mize by naming the inaugural event after her was a no-brainer, considering the swim will take place in the canal and …

If you are living or working in the City of Houghton, be aware that scammers are targeting residents by impersonating members of the police department. The criminals begin the call by asking for monetary donations and then threaten you with arrest if you don’t comply. The department says in a …

The Houghton County Clerk, Jennifer Kelly, hasn’t seen a lot of marriage licenses this wedding season. But that doesn’t mean that couples aren’t getting ready to say their vows. Once they come in and apply, that license is good for 30 days. Over the year, Jennifer Kelly has filed many …

Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees approved tuition rates for the upcoming 2021-22 academic school year. The residential students will see a 4.2% increase, to $252 per semester. The 7 to 1 vote saw Trustee, Jason Morgan, as the only nay vote. The university’s board also approved grants of $750 …

The 73rd annual Copper Country Strawberry festival will be July 9th and 10th. Friday will see the Friends of Fashion at the Chassell Heritage Center, A children’s parade and the Queen crowning ceremony. Judy Evert and Barb Worrall will have shortcake available early in the morning. And it’s really interesting …

City Manager of Houghton, Eric Waara, hopes construction on the city’s new 4.9 million dollar pier will begin in July. Anticipating the project will finish before summer next year. Probably the work of the pier itself late summer, and work into the winter as long as they can keep working. …

Preliminary work on a long-awaited street paving project in the village of L’Anse is underway. At last night’s council meeting, Manager Bob LaFave said storm drain renovations are beginning this week on L’Anse and Baraga Avenues. The streets will remain open to traffic through the upcoming holiday weekend, with full …

The Copper Country Firefighters Association held its sixty-seventh annual tournament this past Saturday. Kids frequented the bounce houses and other activities, while adults were entertained by the competing departments, including four relay events. Stanton Township Fire took first, with South Range and Houghton nipping at their heels. The competition was …

Navy veteran Lawrence L. Heideman, buried in Lake View Cemetery of Calumet Township, finally has a grave marker that reflects his true heroism. Heideman won the Silver Star for his actions on D-Day. His unit was responsible for clearing the beaches around Normandy of obstacles to help aid the Allied …