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The following press release was issued by Houghton/Keweenaw Communities That Care: Mark your calendars! Houghton/Keweenaw CTC is particiating in a suicideprevention walk, run, or ride event taking place across the Upper Peninsula the last weekend of September. A “torch” will travel through each county, carried by volunteers who are walking, …

The following press release was issued by WUPPDR: Hazard mitigation is any action taken before, during or after a disaster to eliminate or reduce the risk to human life and property from natural, technological, or human-related hazards. Officials in Baraga, Houghton, and Keweenaw County along with the Emergency managers are …

State Representative Greg Markkanen is praising a budget plan passed this week by the Republican-controlled State House. Markkanen said the plan includes record funding for road repairs and schools without a massive tax hike.  “The spending plan we developed in the House invests in areas that matter most to Michigan …

The following press release was issued by the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge: Copper Harbor, MichiganKeweenaw Mountain Lodge Head Chef Patrick of Mixis will begin to work with guest chefs at the Lodge this month. Mixis, a native of Kalamazoo and owner of the Feed the World Cafe, specializes in global cuisine, …

The following notice was issued by the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce: Bridgefest is here! We are excited to bring the community a great weekend full of family-friendly events. Bridgefest was organized to celebrate the Portage Lake Lift Bridge, which officially opened in 1959. The Bridge is a vital link between …

The following press release was issued by Michigan Tech writer, Mark Wilcox: For the second time in four years, a team from Michigan Technological University has won a national retirement security essay competition. The three-student team won the 2019 iOme Challenge sponsored by the Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER). The iOme …

Forty local children between the ages of 5 and 14 have been working throughout the week to put together a summer camp production of Peter Pan at Finlandia University. The children will perform the play at 2 and 6 p.m. Friday, June 14  in the Jutila Center’s LeRoy Keranen Conference …

After disappearing for roughly 100 years, a taste of the Copper Country is now back. Iron Fish Distillery of Thompsonville, MI has re-introduced Copper Queen Whiskey, which is directly connected to the area’s mining era. Owner Richard Anderson says this spirit was originally produced and sold in Calumet.  “Copper Queen …

There are two more reasons to motor over to Bridgefest this Saturday. Keweenaw Chevrolet will be hosting Touch-a-Truck in Houghton while Keweenaw Buick GMC will present the Classic Car Show. General Manager Brandon Schlief says there will be all kinds of trucks and more for the kids to enjoy.  “We …

Utilities Superintendent Ryan Avendt was promoted to Director of Public Works by the Houghton City Council at their regular meeting Wednesday. Avendt had been sharing public works duties with Facilities Superintendent Doug Larson, who retired earlier this year. The City of Houghton had split the responsibilities of the DPW director …