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HOUGHTON, MI, September 10, 2018 – The Visual and Performing Arts Department is holding auditions for two plays: On the Verge by Eric Overmyer and Sunday in the Park with George by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. On the Verge auditions will be held at 6:50pm on September 11th and …

Hancock Public Schools will follow a new professional development format for the 2018-19 school year with an early release approximately every other Wednesday. Please make note of the following dismissal dates/times. The early dismissal schedule below will apply for the following dates: September 12 & 26, October 10 & 24, …

HOUGHTON, Mich. – Do you avoid seeing your doctor or put off recommended screenings or tests because you fear the diagnosis? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to be. Aspirus Keweenaw invites all ladies to learn about the importance of prevention and early intervention at We’ll Fight With You, a free Aspiring …

Secretary of State Ruth Johnson announced today that the Mobile Office will visit Upper Peninsula universities next week, offering voter registration and other services to students, faculty, staff and area residents. The stops are part of the 3,000-mile 2018 Voter Registration Drive, which includes visits to 18 universities and colleges …

The US Fish and Wildlife Service is treating several area rivers and streams with a lampracide that ultimately protects the fish population of Lake Superior. Often times, people confuse the US Fish and Wildlife Service with the Department of Natural Resources who regulates fish and game in the state of …

Copper Harbor, MI – More than 150 of Michigan’s tourism professionals are set to join forces, taking time off from their normal work to roll up their sleeves and give back as a volunteer at the Michigan Cares for Tourism 2018 Clean-Up Event, September 16-18. This year, volunteers are headed …

HOUGHTON, MI, Monday, September 10, 2018– The Rozsa Center and Center for Diversity and Inclusion present Heather Abbott, Boston Marathon bombing survivor, who will discuss Disabilities in Today’s Workforce: How Trauma Shaped One HR Executive’s Business Practices, on Wednesday, September 12 at 7:30 pm. At the time of the Boston …

The detour of US-41 in Keweenaw County takes place today. Michigan Department of Transportation-contracted crews will be completing a $15,000 maintenance project to remove and replace three culverts along the highway. US-41 will be closed from the US-41/Lac La Belle Road intersection to Gratiot Street in Copper Harbor. Traffic will …

WASHINGTON – Michigan businesses and residents affected by severe storms and flooding June 16 – 17, 2018, can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Administrator Linda McMahon announced today. Administrator McMahon made the loans available in response to a letter from Gov. Rick Snyder on …

LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request for a physical and economic disaster declaration for Houghton County. The declaration means residents and businesses affected by severe flooding in June are eligible to apply for financial assistance. The declaration covers …