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Upper Peninsula State Bank proudly announces a move into downtown Houghton. Last week the city of Houghton approved a purchase sale agreement for property at 902 College Avenue. The sale will develop commercial and mixed-use space in the location and adjacent lot area. Following the city’s approval Upper Peninsula State …

Many from around the western Upper Peninsula flocked to the Portage Lake Life Bridge over the weekend for a celebration to kick off summer. Bridgefest 2024 presented by Up Health Systems – portage started off Friday with kids on the green in Hancock during the afternoon. Leading into clear blue …

Drivers can expect a single-lane closure on m-26 starting today. The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin work on road repairs between Green Acres Road and Shelden Avenue along M-26. The 763,000 dollar project will impact traffic by reducing available lanes from two to one until work wraps up in …

Hancock notifies residents of a bear sighting in the area. The city of Hancock wishes to notify residents that there have been bear sightings in the area. After Houghton recently issued a similar notice, Hancock officials were informed that sightings were also occurring in the city. Officials request that residents …

A local 4H club member earns first place in the Michigan 4H Creative Campaign Contest. Houghton – Keweenaw 4-H’er Aleah Simpson recently placed first place in the 14 – 19-year-old age bracket of the Michigan 4-H Creative Campaign Contest. The statewide contest asked 4H members in Michigan to create a …

Highland Copper provides important updates to the community about the development of the Copperwood and White Pine projects. Recently High Land Copper provided key updates on progress made at Copperwood and White Pine Mine sites. At Copperwood the company has re-initiated early site preparation work in May to advance stream …

The grand parade will kick off Bridgefest presented by UP Health Systems – Portage tonight. But before the parade floats can get on the road, and toss out treats to the community the Houghton and Hancock Police departments will reroute traffic. Houghton city police chief John Donnelly says that the …

Copper Shores Community Health Foundation awards 18 scholarships to students around the Copper Country. The 2024 scholarship funds include a new scholarship worth up to 20,000 dollars awarded to graduating seniors, CTE scholarships, six awards from the Joseph Kirkish Fund, and two awarded by the Mcintyre Family Fund. Combined Copper …

Isle Royale National Park warns of potential increased wolf and human interactions on the east end of the park. Yesterday the Isle Royale National Park notified the public that there has been an increase in wolf sightings near Rock Harbor and Tobin Harbor. Park Staff say that the have been …

Drivers crossing the Portage Lake Lift Bridge into Houghton can expect a single-lane closure starting on Monday. The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin a $763,000 repair project along two miles of M-26 highway between Green Acres Road and Shelden Avenue. The work will include concrete pavement repairs and joint …