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The Calumet Visitor Center at Keweenaw National Historical Park is open from Memorial Day through September 30, 2019, on a Monday – Saturday schedule from 9:00am to 5:00pm each day. Everyone is invited to visit this facility as you plan summer outings to local Keweenaw Heritage Sites or share our …

There is going to be a lot to do once again at next weekend’s Bridgefest celebration in Houghton and Hancock. Kids are invited to come Touch-A-Truck, a family-friendly event designed to allow children to explore, climb, and touch vehicles of all shapes and sizes. There will also be a meet …

The Houghton County Probate and Family Court will be closed from the start of business hours on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 through the end of business hours on Thursday, June 13, 2019. During the closure, staff will inventory, reorganize, and mark for destruction or transfer all Probate records affected by …

The following press release was issued by the Portage Lake District Library: The Portage Lake District Library’s 2019 Summer Reading Program will celebrate all things astronomical! This year’s theme, “A Universe of Stories”, will include 8 weeks of all-ages reading challenges, space related events, author talks, new recurring summer programs, …

An opportunity to save energy and money is being offered this week at the Portage Lake District Library. A group sponsored by Efficiency United will be selling energy efficient light bulbs at a discount in the library’s entryway. The light bulbs will be available Wednesday from noon to 6pm and …

The Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission is seeking to fill the position of Executive Director. The current Executive Director, Scott See, will be leaving the position later this summer after ten years in the role.  See said, “The job is an excellent opportunity for someone to focus on historic …

The Houghton City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, June 12th on the proposed budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year.  The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers at 5:30pm. The budget runs from 7/1/2019 through 6/30/2020.  The subject of the hearing will be the proposed …

Two incumbents will remain on the Copper Country Intermediate School District’s Board of Education. Hancock’s Dale Kero and Gale Eilola of Pelkie were re-elected for six-year terms beginning on July 1st. The Biennial Election was held on Monday at the CCISD Service Center in Hancock.

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community has the go ahead from voters to purchase a medical marijuana grow and dispensary business. The proposal was approved during a referendum election on Saturday by a vote of 217-155. The $4 million needed to make the investment will come from the Elder’s Trust Fund. …

The following press release was issued by the Keweenaw Community Foundation: Hancock, Michigan— The Keweenaw Community Foundation celebrated its 25th Anniversary on the 13th of April 2019 at the Miscowaubik Club in Calumet. Established in 1994 the Keweenaw Community Foundation has served Houghton and Keweenaw counties for the past 25 years, …