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A Copper Country firefighter has been named Firefighter of the Year by the American Legion of Michigan. Ahmeek Assistant Fire Chief Michael Defina has served with the department since moving to the area. He came to the region from Maryland before moving to the region with his wife. While with …

Throughout the summer the Keweenaw National Historic Park will greet many visitors at the Park headquarters and several heritage sites around the region. During the visitor season, the National Park Service provides the community and travelers with various program opportunities to become immersed in the copper country’s rich history. Groups …

Ahead of the August Michigan Primary The Marquette County League of Women Voters will bring together each candidate vying for the 109th district. At the end of June, the League of Women Voters will host a Candidate Forum inviting all six registered candidates together to answer questions directly from residents. …

McDonalds and Little Brother’s Friends of the Elderly will partner next week to serve some sweet treats. Recently McDonald’s introduced the new Grandma McFlurry, and in honor of the new limited-time item, will partner with Little Brother’s Friends of the Elderly Network, the national organization whose mission seeks to support …

Throughout the year profits host plenty of fun fundraisers. But not many events offer a few hours on the golf course. Registration has opened for the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home Golf Scramble. The Domestic Violence shelter that works with victims throughout the Keweenaw Peninsula will host its 11th golf …

Houghton’s social district officially opens today. The new district, dubbed the LoHo Lounge for Lower Houghton, rests along the Portage Canal between Isle Royale Street and the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. The district is broken into two areas. Throughout the entire social district visitors and customers can carry their beverage …

Farmer’s Market season returns to Lake Linden tomorrow. From June and into September the Lake Linden Farmer’s Market offers locally grown produce, homemade baked goods, and artisan items every Friday. Located in the village Park on M-26, the farmer’s market allows many people to gather with nearby park amenities for …

A Houghton man has been sentenced to 26 months for conspiracy to intimidate and damage religious property. Nathan Weeden, 23 years old of Houghton, was sentenced to 26 months for his involvement in 2019 tagging Temple Jacob with white supremacist symbols. Weeden was convicted earlier this year on one count …

Houghton Police and Michigan DNR are aware of reports of a bear in city limits. The Houghton Police Department has received several calls for a black bear in city limits. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has been made aware of the issue. Officials ask residents to please remove bird …

Houghton Police are investigating a 2 car personal injury accident that happened Tuesday. Yesterday the Houghton City police department was dispatched to a two-car accident at 4:30 pm on M-26 near 4th Street. A vehicle driven by a 22-year-old Pennsylvania woman was traveling west on m-26 and wanted to turn …