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The fundraising goal for building a skatepark in Houghton is within reach. Houghton, MI Skatepark will receive a matching grant of $50,000 from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, if they can raise $50,000 themselves by June 9th. Group Co-founder Alex Aho says the campaign is run through Patronicity, which is a …

A new book out by author Steve Lehto looks at the effort of one man who nearly made the most out of the American Dream. “Preston Tucker and His Battle To Build The Car Of Tomorrow” tells the story of Tucker’s ambition and near success of starting his own car …

One of Hancock’s all-time most beloved ball players has died. Lifelong resident Gordy Schaaf passed away Sunday evening at U.P. Health System—Portage at the age of 89. The softball field at the Hancock Driving Park bears his name and a sign was dedicated last summer in his honor. Gordy said …

There’s a bill in the senate that would expand opportunities for high school students to earn college credit. The legislation was cosponsored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters of Michigan. The Making Education Affordable and Accessible Act would provide grants to eligible institutions of higher learning to create dual and concurrent …

The Portage Lake District Library invites everyone to visit the library and celebrate National Library Week from April 10 – April 15. Programs that will be offered throughout the week are as follows: Monday, April 10 GLDL: Free Streaming Video from Your Library, 3:00 – 4:00p.m. The library’s popular eBook …

COPPER HARBOR, Mich. – The 26th annual Aspirus Copperman Triathlon and Duathlon returns to Copper Harbor on Saturday, Aug. 5, and registration is now open. The Copperman Triathlon includes a half-mile swim in Lake Fanny Hooe, a 23-mile bike ride along the shores of Lake Superior and a 5-mile run …

Stanton Township Public Schools will be having an open house today at the E.B. Holman School from 6:00-7:00 p.m. to allow public, community members, and families a chance to explore their new renovations. There will be a short presentation at 6:00 p.m. followed by refreshments and a chance to tour …

Visitors to the Porcupine Mountains and Ontonagon County in Michigan’s scenic Upper Peninsula this spring and summer will find dozens of waterfalls, from rushing juggernauts like Bond Falls to the calmer cascades nestled in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Now, waterfall seekers have a chance to win a getaway …

Overcrowding at the Houghton County Jail has led to the sheriff once again invoking the Emergency Powers Act. Sheriff Brian McLean has advised county officials that the jail has remained at full or above capacity for the entire first week of April. The notification follows the County Jail Overcrowding State …

The search for a missing Hancock man is over. The body of 33-year-old Kenneth Ryan Clark was found Saturday in the Portage Canal. The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office says two people were walking along the trail on Lakeshore Drive near the Kestner Waterfront Park just before 2:00pm. They noticed what …