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Grant applications will be accepted by the Portage Health Auxiliary starting September 1st for funding for health and well-being projects. This funding is for non-profit organizations in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon Counties. The Portage Health Auxiliary is a non-profit organization, whose mission is to serve the health and well-being …

The Range Lions Club held their regular meeting on Monday at the Range Lounge in South Range. The Range Lions announced their fall promotion for sight conservation and civic improvement. Tickets can be purchased from any Range Lions Club member. The Range Lions donated $50 to the Copper Country Veterans …

One at a time, the roadways of Houghton County are reopening with a smooth blacktop, but some motorists are still asking “What’s taking so long?” It’s important for motorists to understand just how much damage was created in that few short hours in June, and how much money it will …

Michigan Tech is one of 18 colleges and universities in Michigan where students will have a chance to register to vote at the Secretary of State’s Mobile Office. “We’re launching our 3,000-mile 2018 Voter Registration Drive on Tuesday, Sept. 4th at Oakland Community College’s Auburn Hills campus, and we’ll be …

The Western UP Health Department is offering free vision and hearing screenings at their Hancock office for children entering Head Start and Kindergarten. Appointments are available between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm today and tomorrow. Hearing and vision greatly impact your child’s ability to succeed in school. Undiagnosed hearing problems …

Upper Peninsula residents can now qualify for a new residential solar power program for low-income households. The Superior Watershed Partnership (SWP) Energy Conservation Corps (ECC) is now installing a limited number of free household solar units through this clean energy pilot program. Selected homeowners will receive solar panels and the …

It was the Summer of 2013 when Nate and Valerie Baciak opened Keweenaw Coffee Works on 5th street in Calumet. With a great response from the community, their operation has continued to grow and eventually required the couple to expand. Valerie Baciak said, “Our old location was 600 square feet, so …

Downtown Houghton is saying goodbye to one of its restaurants. LB’s Chill & Grill on Shelden Avenue announced their closure this past weekend. The restaurant, known best for their burgers and ice cream–as well as their fudge, used to be called The Lunch Bag before changing their name. After nearly …

River Valley Bank will continue as lead sponsor for next year’s CopperDog Sled Dog Races. The CopperDog 150 and CopperDog 80 is a free annual event held in historic downtown Calumet the first weekend of March. CopperDog, Inc. Board Chairman Brad King shared his appreciation for River Valley’s years of …

The Houghton County Fair is only a couple of days away from opening. The discounted rate for the four day pass ends at noon on Thursday as does the sale of the Mega Bands for unlimited rides for the entire fair. This year’s fair will once again feature the Skerbeck …