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The Nature Conservancy views the Keweenaw Heartlands as a critical stopover for migrating raptors underscoring the land’s protection status. Recently leadership from the Nature Conservancy expressed belief in the Keweenaw Heartlands as a critical ecological region containing a variety of landscapes and systems desirable to migrating raptors. Home to rocky …

Since 1974 Baraga Houghton Keweenaw Child Development has worked with families to help kids grow. This year the organization celebrates its fiftieth anniversary. The celebration will invite the community to join the organization during a festive evening that’ll include appetizers and a silent auction. It’s going to be a great …

The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin annual bridge inspections on several western Upper Peninsula bridges next week. Starting with the busiest bridge in Houghton County crews will inspect the Portage Lake Lift Bridge through Wednesday. On Monday the outside northbound lane will close from 8:30 to 11:30 am and …

The Keweenaw Land Trust earns its accreditation renewal from the National Land Trust Accreditation Commission. The honor signifies the Keweenaw Land Trust’s continuing and renewed commitment to conserving lands and championing the conservation community. Keweenaw Land Trust underwent a comprehensive review process, successfully demonstrating fiscal accountability, responsible governance, and stewardship …

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department and the Salvation Army will partner to start a new center focused on addressing substance abuse in the region. The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department announced yesterday the grand opening of the Connection Center at the Salvation Army Building in Hancock. The center will …

Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly works diligently throughout the year to support elders and their needs. The local nonprofit organization regularly serves the community by chopping firewood, delivering meals to seniors, and driving them to medical appointments. This Saturday during the Little Brothers Annual pancake breakfast funds raised will …

Bridgefest will return to the Houghton Hancock area before you know it. Bridgefest’s celebration of all things summer and the Copper Country will include many local craft vendors, locally organized games, a fireworks display, and much more. Throughout the festival, activities are organized by local groups for the community including …

Over 60 kids discover what 4-H clubs do during the Houghton Keweenaw counties 4-H Spring Discovery event. Recently Houghton and Keweenaw County 4 – h held the annual spring discovery event at The Mineshaft. The free event encourages local youth to learn about and get involved in agricultural activities through …

Michigan DNR will temporarily close several Upper Peninsula State Parks in June for short construction projects. Nearly a dozen parks in Marquette and Baraga counties will have temporary facility closures starting this week. DNR Western Upper Peninsula Parks and Recreation division director Doug Rich says that the department has already …

There’s something freeing about driving down the highway with the windows down. But it’s always important to have the right skills in case traffic slows down the summertime cruising. At the end of June Michigan State Police will host the 3rd annual Upper Peninsula Teen Defensive driving program. Throughout the …