The Women’s Center, Inc. is partnering with DIALHELP in Houghton to provide 24-hour access and support with a text messaging service. If you are being affected by domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, text 356-3337. There is also an Instant Messenger option on dialhelp.org. All services are free and confidential. Picture …
Read More »White Pine, Silver City Area UPPCO Service Interruption
Maintenance is required on equipment owned and operated by American Transmission Company and Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO). This maintenance is being performed to continue improving electric reliability and safety. To complete this maintenance, electric service will be interrupted for residents and businesses in White Pine, as well as Silver …
Read More »Wilson Repeats at Great Deer Chase – Sunday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for more details. MLB Michael Fulmer’s gem was wasted, as the Detroit Tigers lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0 Saturday. Fulmer pitched six shutout innings. He should have closed out the seventh, but third baseman Nicholas Castellanos couldn’t catch the Curtis Granderson popup that …
Read More »Personal Injury Accident on US-41 in Portage Township
Houghton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 2-car personal injury crash around 10:30 a.m. in Portage Township. The vehicle driven by a 78 year-old from L’Anse was westbound on US-41 when the driver attempted to make a left-hand turn onto Waylene Street. Not seeing the incoming traffic, the driver turned …
Read More »Join a Music Ensemble at Michigan Tech
HOUGHTON, MI, Thursday, August 17, 2017– The music ensembles at Michigan Tech will hold annual ensemble auditions from August 30 – September 7th in preparation for the 2017-18 performance season. The ensembles include opportunities for students and community members to perform band, choral, jazz, and orchestral literature in concerts from …
Read More »Take a free ride during Free ORV Weekend Aug. 19-20
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources invites residents and out-of-state visitors to enjoy Free ORV Weekend Aug. 19-20. During the weekend, Michigan residents and nonresidents legally can ride DNR-designated routes and trails without purchasing an ORV license or trail permit. Free ORV Weekend not only offers access to nearly 3,700 …
Read More »Upper Peninsula Authors Book Signings At Art In The Park
Some of the best artists in the Midwest will converge on Copper Harbor this weekend for the annual Art in the Park. In addition to the terrific works by the artists, a slew of Upper Peninsula authors will be on hand to do book signings on the porch at Grandpa’s …
Read More »Families Enjoy Free Cruise On Ranger III
Inclement weather threatened parts of the event, but the skies cleared just in time for families to celebrate the end of summer on the Ranger III for Family Free Day. Park Ranger Lori Honrath said three different activities provided residents and visitors with an opportunity to learn about the 59 …
Read More »Serving Up Cinnamon Rolls At Bakers and Books
North Wind Books at Finlandia University is hosting a series called “Bakers and Books” every Thursday until the end of September. The series is open to the public and begins at 10 a.m. Each session will feature a local baker who will sell their baked goods and enjoy conversation with …
Read More »Public Viewing Event For Partial Solar Eclipse on Quincy Hill
On August 21, 2017, a solar eclipse will cross the continental United States. The total solar eclipse will travel from Oregon to South Carolina and cross over 21 national park units and 7 trails. Here on the Keweenaw Peninsula, we will have a 71% eclipse. Those interested in viewing the …
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