The public is invited to a ribbon cutting and dedication for the new elevator at the Calumet Theatre. The event marks the completion of the “Lift Us Up” Elevator Project. The ceremony will take place on September 4th, starting at 4pm with the ribbon cutting, followed by the dedication at …
Read More »Site Improvements at Italian Hall Property
The site of Calumet’s Italian Hall is the recipient of much well-deserved attention this fall. Recently, a stone memorial was placed at the site with the name of each Italian Hall victim inscribed within the stone. That stone will be formally dedicated soon. The walkway to the arch was also …
Read More »5th Annual Aspirus Light The Night Coming Soon
Registration is now open for the fifth annual Aspirus Keweenaw Light the Night Fun Run/Walk in Laurium. Mark your calendar and get your glow on with family and friends as each year continues to get bigger and better than the last. The event takes place on Saturday, September 15th. Light …
Read More »Enjoy Fall Weather At Quincy Smelter
Fall tours of the Quincy Smelter are set to begin in September. As the leaves begin to change, the tour provides an opportunity for enjoying the color in the Portage Lake in the valley of Houghton and Hancock. The Quincy Smelter Association holds monthly tours showcasing the only intact copper …
Read More »Use Caution At Local Beaches This Weekend
As summer vacation comes to a close and parks in the area will see less use in the upcoming weeks, so does the water quality testing at local beaches. “Western UP Health Department does testing every summer at 17 beaches around the 5 county area at state and local parks …
Read More »Mackinac Bridge Will Be Closed During Labor Day Bridge Walk
August 29, 2018 — This Labor Day holiday weekend, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is removing lane restrictions on about two-thirds of its road and bridge projects statewide to ease traffic delays for holiday travelers. AAA Michigan estimates more than 1 million people from Michigan are expected to travel 50 …
Read More »Drive-By Shooting Suspects Interviewed By Police
Three people have been interviewed in connection with a reported drive-by shooting in Ishpeming. The incident happened on Iron Street around 10pm Tuesday. Police responded to a report of gun shots and discovered that a drive by shooting had occurred at that residence. No injuries were reported. The suspects fled …
Read More »Registration Open For Labor Day Bridge Walk
What better way to enjoy a day of rest from our labors than to take a five-mile walk? UP Health System—Portage is invited people to join in on their annual Labor Day Bridge Walk on Monday. The walk begins at 8:15am at the Kestner Waterfront Park in Houghton, with the …
Read More »State Launches New Sexual Assault Hotline
A new confidential, 24-hour sexual assault hotline is now available to provide crisis support and referrals to survivors and their friends and family. “The launch of this hotline is the latest – and one of the most important – steps in Michigan’s efforts to support survivors of sexual assault as …
Read More »A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum Director To Serve On New Environmental Permit Review Commission
The Upper Peninsula will be represented by at least two voices on the new Environmental Permit Review Commission. The commission was created to act in an advisory capacity within the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. The commission is comprised of 15 members appointed by the Governor with experience in engineering, …
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