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Wondering if the construction along Houghton’s waterfront will ever end? Good news, says City Manager Eric Waara.  Though things are a bit of a mess right now, the last stage is here. Paving work is being done on Quincy Street near Bridgeview Park and will continue with paving the park …

A Nigerian national is facing charges stemming from a suspected identity fraud and stolen property processing operation in Keweenaw County. 22-year-old Abramson Abdullah Adekola was arrested by the Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office on August 24th and charged with Receiving and Concealing Stolen Property over $1,000 but less than $20,000, a …

LAURIUM, Mich. – Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics proudly welcomes Obstetrician/Gynecologist Lance Maki, MD, and Certified Nurse Midwife Cindy Beale, CNM, to its team of highly skilled medical providers. Dr. Maki and Beale are now seeing patients at two convenient locations:  Aspirus Laurium and Aspirus Houghton clinics. Dr. Maki brings …

LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette is reminding Michigan residents to exercise caution in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Unfortunately whether it is selling a flood damaged vehicle or taking donations meant for disaster relief, scammers choose times of disaster to take advantage of hard working well meaning citizens. …

MARQUETTE – Significant rainfall and cooler temperatures may have dampened the spirits of outdoor recreationists this summer; however, the silver-lining has been an increase in the production of clean, renewable energy from Upper Peninsula Power Company’s (UPPCO) hydroelectric generation fleet. “The extra rainfall has increased the water level in our …

Several state agencies are ripping Enbridge Energy for damage caused to its Line 5 pipeline that runs through the Straits of Mackinac. New information confirms there are gaps in the protective coating on a portion of the pipeline, at least one of which was apparently caused during the installation of …

While a strike may be imminent by nurses at U.P. Health System—Marquette, there does not appear to be any danger of an interruption of health care service in the Keweenaw. Duke Lifepoint issued a statement that although the Marquette hospital is currently engaged in contract negotiations with the Michigan Nurses …

The Keweenaw Young Professionals will host a Coast Guard Vessel Tour on September 9th. The vessel will be docked across from Roy’s Bakery in Houghton and the tour is open to the public. The Coast Guard will have one of their 47-foot vessels available to give tours, and Coast Guard …

When the Continental Fire Company opened in Houghton, they were already the area’s only true nightclub. Starting this Friday, the Continental will add to their flavor by offering a great dining experience as well. The newly remodeled kitchen features Chef Mark Pittillo at the helm, who has also served up …

Local athletes will put their SISU to the test this weekend with the SISU Challenge. Event organizer Natalie McGrath with Michigan Tech’s Army ROTC said, “It is a 5K obstacle course that takes place down on the Houghton waterfront. It starts at the Chutes and Ladders and runs down to …