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Congressman Jack Bergman returned to Houghton and Gogebic Counties this week, six days after his initial trip to assess the storm damage in both Houghton and Menominee Counties. On Monday, June 18, Rep. Bergman traveled to the Houghton area to assess the storm damage, speak with emergency officials and receive …

Houghton County desperately needs funding from the federal government to recover from the devastating storm that hit Father’s Day weekend. To speed up the process to get that funding, Senator Debbie Stabenow toured the damage Monday and got a first hand look at the destruction and the impressive community effort …

The Portage Lake District Library invites everyone to join them for the grand opening of the Downtown Houghton Farmer’s Market on Tuesday, June 26, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. The Farmer’s Market is located in the Suomi parking lot next to the library. In addition to finding fresh, local produce …

A new initiative from the National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation seeks to capture the story of the reintroduction of wolves to Isle Royale. The 60-year predator-prey study focuses on wolves and moose in the Isle Royale National Park. Depletion of wolves and concern for the ecosystem with a runaway …

While commerce in the Keweenaw is getting back on its feet, many area businessmen and women have put their own needs and worries aside to help their fellow neighbors. Some are doing so by temporarily reassigning their business goals, and donating inventory. Area motels have been allocating their vacant rooms …

The 65th annual Copper Country Firefighter’s Tournament provided both a respite for weary workers and help for the community. Following a week’s worth of emergency response and cleanup from the Father’s Day Flood, the tournament was held in Chassell, showcasing fire departments from throughout the Copper Country. The theme was …

All those who have volunteered who are going to volunteer are asked to fill out a Volunteer Registration form. The forms need to be filled out as part of the FEMA review because volunteering is one of the metrics used to determine funding eligibility. These forms need are due today …

The massive clean-up from the Father’s Day Flood continues across the Copper Country. Volunteers are needed again today for a variety of jobs, including cleaning out flooded homes and buildings. Check in at the Volunteer Center at Evangel Baptist Church on College Avenue in Houghton. Officials heading up the recovery …

From the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, at 2:00 Saturday afternoon: Western U.P. Health Department announced the re-opening of seven bathing beaches Saturday following lab results that indicate it’s safe to swim. The beaches re-opened for recreation are Second Sand Beach north of L’Anse, Fort Wilkins State Park in Copper Harbor, …

This news release was received from Houghton County at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 23rd: Following are the latest updates regarding the flood recovery efforts in Houghton County. The preliminary estimate submitted to the State of Michigan for damage to Houghton County infrastructure including County and local roads along with municipal …