A Houghton County man is facing a felony charge after threatening a bar employee with a knife. The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office says a 70-year-old Kenton man went into Hoppy’s Bar in Kenton around 9:30am Monday morning. Authorities say he brandished a knife, threatening an employee, who fought off the …
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HOUGHTON, MI – June 5, 2019 – MTEC SmartZone (MTEC) SmartStart classes begin today at the MTEC Powerhouse at 101 West Lakeshore Drive in Houghton, MI. Participants will begin learning the basics of what is required to take their innovative ideas and start a business. Jason Mack, VP of Business …
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June 5, 2019 — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be conducting routine scheduled maintenance and testing of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge between Houghton and Hancock next week, requiring bridge lifts and lane closures. Evaluation of structural, mechanical and electrical components on the bridge is scheduled for Monday through Thursday, …
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The following press release was issued by UP Health System-Bell: ISHPEMING, MI (June 5, 2019) – UP Health System – Bell recently announced that Nurse Practitioner Annie Skewis has been recognized as the hospital’s 2019 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of LifePoint Health’s hospitals …
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The following press release was issued by Finlandia University: HANCOCK — Start your Midsummer celebration on the right note by attending a special presentation by visiting Finnish artist Minna Hokka on Monday, June 10 at 6 p.m. at the Finnish American Heritage Center. Hokka is in the Copper Country to …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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