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Houghton County residents have two more opportunities to learn about the new jail expansion proposal. Presentations will be held at the Houghton County Courthouse tonight and at the Franklin Township Hall tomorrow.  Both meetings begin at 7pm. The county is looking to borrow $11 million for up to 20 years …

While Michigan Tech is participating in a community wide remembrance of World War I, it was recently discovered that the University’s involvement with the war effort was more entailed than expected. On the campus of Michigan Tech is a replica firing trench that was built last month and opened for …

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2018 – Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched an interactive data tool to help community leaders build grassroots strategies to address the opioid epidemic.    “Under the leadership of President Trump, USDA is committed …

IRON MOUNTAIN, MI— The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, Michigan, will be hosting a VA open house and tours on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Open House is open to all Veterans, their families, and the general public. The medical …

[Hancock, MI] The Portage Health Foundation (PHF) is once again participating in the worldwide day of giving — #GivingTuesday—with 100% of donations submitted to them going straight back to the identified non-profits. #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to …

A late-night showing of the cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show will take place at the Rozsa Center this Saturday night. Audience participation and costumed debauchery is strictly encouraged.  Probably the oddest, most off-the-wall cult film ever made, this kinky rock & roll science fiction horror movie is everybody’s favorite …

A cold and snowy weekend did not stop the crowds from attending fifteen race stages throughout the weekend, including the final event on Saturday evening, bringing hundreds of spectators to Lakeshore Drive in Houghton to witness the conclusion of this year’s Lake Superior Performance Rally. “It was a great weekend. …

[Hancock, MI] This past week marked the four-month anniversary of the Father’s Day flood. Since then, a lot of progress has been made by the Portage Health Foundation’s (PHF) Flood with Love initiative. The initiative’s intent has been, and continues to be, doing the most good for the most people. …

Significant rainfall and cooler temperatures may have dampened the spirits of outdoor recreationists this fall; however, the silver-lining has been an increase in the production of clean, renewable energy from Upper Peninsula Power Company’s (UPPCO) hydroelectric generation fleet. “The extra rainfall has increased the amount of water that is available …

Michigan voters will decide three statewide ballot proposals this November 6th. The three ballot proposals address recreational marijuana use, the formation of an independent legislative redistricting commission and revisions to state voting laws  Local residents have two choices to learn more about those proposals at a pair of forums this …