A longtime employee of Houghton is retiring after more than four decades working for the city. Houghton City Manager Eric Waara thanked Facilities Superintendent Doug Larson for his 44 and a half years of service at the city council’s regular meeting Wednesday. Larson began working for the city in October …
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Homeowners in the city of Houghton can now opt to buy flood insurance but they will not be required to under FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program. The city council previously chose to take part in the program after flood waters devastated the area last summer. Under the program, a lender …
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More than two dozen vendors and organizations are coming together this Saturday for the Copper Country Wellness Fair. The event will be held at the Calumet High School from 10am to 2pm. The expo brings together UP Health System—Portage, Aspirus Keweenaw, Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center, and a score …
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The Houghton City Council is recognizing the important role that WOLV played during the Father’s Day Flood. The city council passed a resolution Wednesday congratulating 97.7 The Wolf on winning Station of the Year from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters at their awards ceremony on March 6th in Lansing. Here …
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It certainly doesn’t seem like spring today but residents should start looking ahead to spring cleanup. The City of Houghton has announced that dumpsters will be available at the city garage at the corner of Technical Avenue and Gundlach Road May 3rd to June 9th. The dumpsters are available 7 …
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The following press release was issued by the MDNR: Photo credit: MDNR As a part of a joint wildlife disease initiative, Michigan State University and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are seeking grant proposals for collaborative research, education and outreach projects to address the most important issues around wildlife …
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Official Astronaut Portrait of STS-134 crew member Greg ‘Box’ Johnson in ACES suit. Photo Date: July 27, 2010. Location: Building 8, Room 272 – Photo Studio. Photographer: Robert Markowitz. Col. Gregory H. Johnson (USAF, Ret.) will deliver the keynote address at Michigan Technological University’s Spring Commencement on May 4. Johnson …
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Lake Linden water customers who have been letting their water run are advised to turn it off. New regular readings will be taken starting on Monday, April 15th so running the water past that date will affect readings for the next bill. Bills for this period will be adjusted to …
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The following press release was issued by Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital: LAURIUM, Mich. – Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital & Clinics is launching a new, 10-week Junior Volunteer Program to offer high school students opportunities to build their professional skills and explore career interests in health care. The Junior Volunteer Program is open to …
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A student at the Copper Country Christian School is among the top finalists in a writing contest. The U.P. Publishers and Authors Association announced the winners of its second Dandelion Cottage Short Story Contest. 11th-grader Lucy Woods won second place in the contest with her story “Stellae.” First place went …
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