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Drivers near the L’Anse Area Schools are being asked to obey a “No Left Turn” sign that is meant to protect students walking home from school. School officials posted a request for the public’s help in keeping kids safe on their Facebook page. The sign is located near the Pizza …

Food, clothing, and shelter are often available through programs that help provide the basic necessities, but when a family has a child who needs just a little extra help, that family can turn to Simple Kindness for Youth (SKY). SKY is a local organization that Bubba Megowen says provides those …

The Portage Health Foundation (PHF) has a scholarship program for students graduating from the belowlisted high schools in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon counties. PHF will award one (1) $500 scholarship to a graduating senior (AY 2018/19) from each school. The scholarship is a one-time award. PHF’s intention is that …

Some changes are in store for the entertainment lineup at the Historic Calumet Theatre. The venue is under new management and is proud to announce its full schedule for the 2019 entertainment season, including several well known headline acts.  “We like to think we’re upping the ante a little bit …

A Hancock resident is calling on the city council to take action to manage snowmobile traffic in the city before climate change leads to bigger problems. John Budd, a local researcher and advocate of climate change awareness, shared his concerns about snowmobile traffic with the city council at their regular …

The following press release was issued by UPEC: The Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition (UPEC) is seeking entries for its video contest. Consider what makes the UP environment special to you. Take us on a tour of your most loved location. Show us highlights from your favorite outdoor sport. If you …

The following press release was issued by Michigan Tech: HOUGHTON, MI, Wednesday, February 20, 2019–The Rozsa Center and the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) present Ilyasah Shabazz at 7:30 PM, Tuesday, Feb. 26, in the Rozsa Center. “When you educate a girl, you raise a nation,” says Ilyasah Shabazz. …

There’s a sweet way to help support the Copper Country Community Arts Center this Friday at the Finnish-American Heritage Center. It’s the annual Parade of Confections fundraiser featuring a live auction of a wide selection of decadent gourmet desserts. “Brad Baltensperger is our auctioneer and he keeps things going at …

The Houghton Middle School Drama Club will be presenting two plays this weekend at the Houghton High School Auditorium. Drama Instructor Dave Crowley says the 6th graders will get things going with their presentation of Attention Detention. “The eight girls, they basically have like one line here and there—sometimes one …

Over 2000 college students, who will be entering the workforce soon, spent the afternoon presenting their qualities and assets to potential employers in Houghton. Michigan Tech’s semi annual job fair puts students and employers in contact with each other, bringing hundreds of employers to campus from across the country. “This …