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Local youth attend State-wide 4-H Exploration Days

The following press release was issued by Michigan State University Extension 4-H Program Coordinator Anne Kretschmann: Sixteen Houghton-Keweenaw County 4-H’ers joined over 2,200 other youth aged 11 to 19 at the Michigan State University (MSU) campus in East Lansing to participate in Michigan State University 4-H Exploration Days from June …

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Gift Benefits Michigan Tech’s Archaeology Field School

The following press release was issued by Michigan Tech’s Mark Wilcox: For the past several weeks, students in Michigan Technological University’s Archaeology Field School have been documenting sites for Isle Royale National Park and Keweenaw National Historical Park. Thanks to a generous gift, this summer’s work was made easier with …

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Rozsa 2019/20 Season Tickets on Sale July 1

HOUGHTON, MI, Thursday, June 27, 2019 – The Rozsa Center is pleased to announce their 2019/20 Season Ticket Sale! Season Ticket Packages are on sale July 1, with the best discounts available on all the season has to offer! There are four Season Ticket Package options this year, offering savings …

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Hancock Man Charged In Child Pornography Case

A Hancock man is facing child pornography charges. 34-year-old Michael Frederick Schreiber was arrested following an investigation into his online activity by the Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Authorities say Schreiber had been downloading and distributing child sexually abusive material at his residence …

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Sea Lamprey Control Planned For Lake Superior Tributary

US Fish and Wildlife Service personnel will apply lampricides to several Lake Superior tributaries in Houghton and Keweenaw Counties next month. Applications will be conducted on or about July 9th for the area offshore of the Trap Rock River, the Trap Rock River itself, and the Hungarian Creek in Houghton …

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Volunteers Needed For Canal Run

The 44th annual Canal Run is coming up next month and they need your help. Over 80 volunteers are still needed to put on the event July 20th and UP Health System Portage Health & Fitness Manager Angela Luskin says it’s the volunteers who make the race possible.  “It takes …

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CUB Club is Back at North Wind Books for Summer 2019

North Wind Books is excited to bring CUB Club back for summer 2019, running on Mondays starting July 8.  This four-part series of events will highlight unique children’s books, each feature a special guest host and a unique theme. Children will also be invited to participate in a craft during the …

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Be Aware Of Local Fireworks Restrictions

With the Fourth of July only a week away, many residents will be enjoying fireworks on their own property. New laws now give local communities a greater ability to regulate the use of those fireworks. Local governments can reduce the number of days and limit the hours fireworks can be …

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