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Houghton, Michigan, – The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce is pleased to annouce a Business Open House in Eagle River Wednesday, September 26th from 5:30-7:30. Come and get an inside glimpse into 3 of Eagle River’s most beautiful properties. Enjoy a self-guided walking tour of Eagle River Lighthouse (1855), Big House …

Houghton, Michigan, – The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce is happy to host a monthly Lunch & Learn series. Each month, a presenter discusses a topic relevant to business owners. The Keweenaw Co-op generously sponsors the event. This month the presenter, Roger Woods will be discussing “What You Really Sell”. Attendants …

ONTONAGON, Mich. – Still think shots are just for kids? You might want to think again suggests health experts at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital and Clinics. Adults should receive certain vaccines too. Here’s list of reasons why you shouldn’t skimp on adult vaccinations: 1. Your age or situation could put you at …

On October 10, Feeding America West Michigan,in partnership with Finlandia University, will provide a food distribution to people in need at Baraga Area High School. The distribution will take place at 4:30 p.m. The Mobile Pantry will contain a variety of foods, including fresh produce. This food distribution is to support our …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced the Lake Superior Sportsman’s Club will offer its ninth-annual Trappers’ Workshop Saturday, Sept. 29 at the club’s facilities in Ontonagon County. The workshop will begin at 10 a.m. EDT (9 a.m. CDT) Sept. 29. Lunch will be provided. The club is located 1.5 miles …

HANCOCK, MI – Finlandia University Gallery will present A Sense of Place: Works from Rabbit Island, an exhibit featuring the collected works of 13 artists who participated in the Rabbit Island Foundation Residency Program. Several short films created on and about Rabbit Island will also be on display. Founded in 2010 …

It will take a long time and a lot of money to get the area’s trail system back to the way it was before the June storm. The Michigan departments of Environmental Quality and Natural Resources are working together to re-open trails before the upcoming snowmobile season. The storm caused …

A recently approved water resources bill is designed to protect the area’s natural resources and critical water infrastructure. Congressman Jack Bergman called the House passage of the Water Resource Development Act a major win for the Great Lakes states. “Michigan’s First District is home to our nation’s most precious natural …

A Baraga woman is hospitalized after a car accident Saturday in Chassell Township. The accident happened on Massie Road near Lehtola Road. The Houghton County Sheriff’s Department says 25-year-old Alyyson Denomie lost control of her vehicle and went into a ditch and struck a tree. She was the only occupant …

A Houghton man is facing charges related to the possession of child pornography. 28-year-old Gary Richard Gagnier is accused of uploading child sexually abusive material from his residence since June of last year. He was arrested on Wednesday, September 12th following an investigation led by the Michigan State Police Computer …