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If you were disappointed that all the area fireworks displays for the 4th of July were cancelled, due to concerns over COVID-19, no need to worry. Erik Kiilunen, founder of the “All Business is Essential” Movement, has announced a “Patriotic Party on the Point.” It will be on an open …

The University of Michigan has backed out from hosting the 2nd presidential debate between incumbent republican President  Donald J. Trump and democrat challenger former Vice President and Senator Joe Biden. Sources familiar with the story spoke on the condition of anonymity. An official statement is expected later today. The sources …

Isle Royale National Park will begin increasing recreational access this week. This, from a press release sent earlier today. Public Information Officer Liz Valencia. Not all parts of the park are open. Some parts will remain closed for the season, including the North Desor Campground, The Rock Harbor Lodge and …

Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed motions for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction in response to last week’s disclosure from Canadian Oil Company Enbridge, that an anchor support on the east leg of the LINE 5 oil pipeline sustained significant damage. Line 5, built in 1953, lies on …

Lake Superior State University and the U.S. Coast Guard have renewed their tuition agreement. This from a press release sent late last night. The agreement urges active duty members and spouses to seek higher education at the university. Dr. Rodney S. Hanley, LSSU President said he was proud of the …

The Village of L’Anse is getting closer to resolving one of its most persistent road problems. At last night’s council meeting, village manager Bob LaFave said he and village crew members had recently reviewed drainage issues along L’Anse Avenue that will need to be addressed when the street is repaved. …

Houghton County has three new positive cases of COVID-19. Kate Beer, of the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department. With the three new cases in Houghton, and a new case in Gogebic County last week, the Western Upper Peninsula now has 19 confirmed cases, with seven recoveries and one death. Ontonagon …

A quick note from the Houghton County Road Commission, Houghton Canal Road at the Old Mill Road intersection, will be closed to traffic until July 6th, for needed repairs to damage caused by the Father’s Day Flood.  

Hancock has announced the bands for their Canal Rock Concert Series at Porvoo Park. On Friday, you can catch Uncle Pete’s Allstar Blues Band. There’s no show for the 4th of July weekend. Shows resume on July 10th with Cheap Therapy, which is Classic Rock. On July 17th, you can …

On June 27th, the Portage Lake District Library’s Summer Reading Program kicks off. Look for some interesting changes to this year’s program. Director Dillon Geshel. Read for Relief participants can earn prizes when they reach certain reading benchmarks, including a new book, and a $5 voucher to Houghton’s Farmer’s Market. …