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The Portage Lake District Library hosted the Copper Country League of Women Voters as they  celebrated their 100th birthday, along with the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. Cake and other activities such as voter registration and absentee ballots were …

Kitchens, bathrooms and drinking fountains can return to normal in portions of the Copper Country that had been affected by a “boil water” advisory over the past several days. The Western U.P. Health Department says the water in the Adams Township system has tested clear of contaminants, following a repair …

The League of Women Voters of the Copper Country celebrates their 100th birthday today. The celebration takes place at the Portage District Library in Houghton at 11am. Cake and activities are available. You can also pick up voter registration forms and absentee ballots. Celebrations like this, are taking place all …

A man has been arrested in Marquette, after trying to exchange meth for sex. Yesterday, UPSET detectives responded to the suspect’s social media post, expressing interest in exchanging meth for sex. After meeting with the suspect, he was arrested. Once taken into custody, authorities found the meth, along with a …

Orthopedic Surgeon Jennifer Bow now calls Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital home. Dr. Bow recently began seeing patients at the Houghton Aspirus Clinic. She emphasizes patient care, and makes sure they are empowered, as they take charge of their medical choices. Dr. Bow is board certified in orthopedic surgery and has received …

Baraga County residents got a look at the area’s newest recovery assistance option yesterday. The Ripple Recovery Residence in L’Anse will be able to accommodate up to eight women as they rebuild their lives after substance abuse issues. A limited number of their children can also be included. The residence …

The “Boil Water” Advisory in effect for Adams Township (Atlantic Mine and all parts North) Portage Township, The City of Hancock and Quincy and Franklin Townships, along with any areas that get their water from Adams Township, is ongoing, through the weekend, if not longer. Hancock Public Schools have brought …

The “boil water” advisory stemming from the recent water main repair in Adams Township has been expanded. The Western U.P. Health Department now says the advisory is in effect for all municipal water customers in Adams Township (Atlantic Mine and all parts north), Portage Township, the City of Hancock, and …

The Calumet-Laurium-Keweenaw Board of Education had lots to cover at their monthly meeting Tuesday evening. March 2nd thru the 6th was declared National Breakfast Week, and they congratulated Food Service staff for their hard work and loyal service to the school district. Multiple students who were part of this year’s …

Governor Whitmer and Liesl Clark,  Director of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy have sent a letter to administrators of the Environmental Protection Agency, detailing why they should follow Michigan’s lead in lowering the Action Level for lead in drinking water. Currently, changes which would cut the pace of lead service …