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UPDATE 4:56pm: The Houghton Police Department says 82-year-old Eva Vencato was located near the Bill Nichols Trail #3 by family members assisting in the search at 2:35pm Sunday. Eva was transported to UP Health System–Portage for follow up treatment. The search was coordinated by Superior Search and Rescue, who thanked …

Kim Wilson & the Fabulous Thunderbirds– Saturday, September 21 @ 7:30pm/Center Stage Series Presented by Lake Fanny Hooe Resort & Campground For almost 40 years, The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been the quintessential American band.The group’s distinctive and powerful sound, influenced by a diversity of musical styles,manifested itself into a unique musical hybrid. Co-founder Kim Wilson, a four-time …

Calumet Players present Oklahoma!– September 6 & 7, 13 & 14 @7:30pm, September 15 @2pm The Calumet Players celebrate their 40th anniversary with the classic first collaboration of famed partners Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, Oklahoma!  Set in Western Indian Territory just after the turn of the 20th Century, the spirited rivalry between …

The 10th Annual Keweenaw Brewfest will be held on September 7th at Ray Kestner Waterfront Park in Houghton. Tickets are $35 in advance, $45 on the day of the event.  Tickets can be purchased online at https://mynorthtickets.com/events/keweenawbrewfest2019 Every ticket includes 12 sample pours in a commemorative sampling glass. There are …

It’s time to celebrate the art of books at Grandpa’s Barn during Copper Harbor’s annual Art in the Park this weekend. Grandpa’s Barn is located behind Copper Harbor’s one-room school and is adjacent to the Grant Township Park. The public is invited to come sit on the porch and chat …

The City of Houghton has a vacancy on the Portage Lake District Library Board to fill an unexpired term on the board. This position can only be filled by a resident of the city. Interested persons may apply by submitting an application to: City Clerk, City of Houghton, P.O. Box …

The following press release was issued by the Western U.P. Health Department: Pertussis (whooping cough) is now circulating in several of our U.P. communities and public health is asking that all U.P. adults check their immunization status and that of their children. This is particularly important before kids head back …

The Houghton City Council will hold a Public Hearing at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 28, 2019, in the Houghton City Center Council Chambers, 616 Shelden Avenue. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive input regarding Downtown Parking Deck Redevelopment Proposals. The proposals are available for review on the …

Keith Gave, author of the 2019 Michigan Notable Book The Russian Five: A Story of Espionage, Defection, Bribery and Courage (now a feature film), will visit the Portage Lake District Library on Wednesday, August 21, at 6:00PM to discuss his book about the Detroit Red Wings famous line-up of Russian …

The annual Pasty Fest celebration takes place this Saturday in Calumet. The festival includes the Pasty Parade, entertainment, kids games, a horseshoe tournament, a pasty eating contest, the Pasty Bake-Off, a classic car show, vendors and much more – including plenty of delicious pasties. Main Street Calumet Executive Director Leah …