Local News

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 …

The Houghton City Council will decide which of the three contractors they will work with to redevelop the parking deck area along the waterfront. Representatives from the Veridea Group, Moyle Development, and Julien Properties each gave a presentation to the City Council at their regular meeting Wednesday before a large …

The following press release was issued by Aspirus Keweenaw: HOUGHTON, Mich. – Light the Night has been an end-of-summer tradition for Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics for the past five years, and for the first time ever, it’s coming to Houghton. The sixth annual Aspirus Light the Night Fun Run/Walk will …

The Bay Cliff Health Camp will draw for their 2019 raffle to win a Harley-Davidson Motorcycle on August 17th at the American Legion Post 349 in Little Lake. Drawing will be held at 6:00pm. Winner need not be present. However, the event will feature motorcycles, local music, food, and Harley-Davidson/H.O.G. …

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will be visiting Houghton County later this month. She will be speaking about changes to Voting and Registration and will be hosted by Houghton County Clerk Jennifer Kelly with the League of Women Voters of the Copper Country. The event will be held in the …

The Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission will convene for its regular quarterly meeting on Monday at 1:00pm at their park headquarters in Calumet. The Advisory Commission is paneled by citizens appointed by the Secretary of the Interior and represents the public and works collaboratively with the National Park Service …