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Houghton County will be losing over three decades worth of combined leadership experience as 2018 closes out. Tuesday night was the final Board meeting for commissioners Anton Pintar and Tim Palosaari.  Pintar is retiring after serving on the board for 12 years and Palosaari was defeated in the Republican primary …

The story of Copper Island continues in the third and latest novel by local author Kristin Neva. “Across The Bridge” is now available and is the follow-up to Neva’s Snow Country and Copper Country. In Neva’s new novel, Across the Bridge, Copper Island’s beloved characters are back. Widower Drew Smith …

This year, you can enjoy the holiday festivities knowing you’re giving the gift of an education to a local high school graduate. The Keweenaw Young Professionals and the Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance will be hosting their 4th annual Keweenaw Holiday Hoopla this Wednesday at the Continental Fire Company. KYP Board …

A public meeting is being held this week to discuss issues regarding the Ahmeek Ice Rink. Allouez Township Supervisor Mark Aho says the ice rink is not in danger of closing but a lack of volunteers had raised the possibility of reducing the availability of the rink to the public. …

Communities in the Upper Peninsula are benefitting from infrastructure upgrades made possible by the USDA Rural Development. State Director Jason Allen says northern Michigan is getting a share of the $1.2 billion investment by the Trump administration to improve water and wastewater infrastructure.  “The way the programs work is that …

A survey of Village of Baraga residents and business owners meant to gauge the community’s interest in developing a community solar project found that most people would like to see it move forward. Of the 158 household’s surveyed, 92 (58%) said that they were in favor of the Village developing …

If you’re a parent of a child under the age of five, you already know how tough it can be to find a safe play area for your kids in the winter season.  A local non profit organization has a solution to the winter blues for both parents and toddlers. …

The Portage Lake District Library will host a presentation on heart rate variability, biofeedback, and other ways to reduce stress and trauma on Tuesday, December 11 at 6:30pm. This program will be presented by Richard Featherly. Participants will learn how heart rate variability can be used to reduce stress and …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is looking for volunteers to fulfill roles as campground hosts at Michigan state parks and rustic forest campgrounds for the 2019 season. In exchange, camping fees will be waived in some of Michigan’s favorite outdoor destinations. Volunteer campground hosts are responsible for 30 hours …

The New Beginnings Angel Mission Free Store in Calumet is running its Angel Tree campaign again this year. Stop at their store on Fifth Street, pick one or more angels from the tree, buy the requested items, and return them to the Angel Mission. The Mission will make sure they’re …