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We are one week away from the opening of the Downtown Houghton Farmer’s Market. The market will take be held Tuesdays from 3:30pm to 7pm in the open lot south of the U.P. Kids building. The market will provide both the regional producer and consumer an organized place for the …

There aren’t too many places in the Copper Country where you can enjoy eating lobster. The Houghton Rotary Seafoodfest is one of them, and tickets for the marine delicacy are on sale now. Rotarian Eli Karttunen says, though the event has gone through changes over the years, it was time …

As the Quincy Streetscape project continues, there have been some interesting discoveries already. As work crews pull up layers upon layers of road, they are effectively digging into the past. Hancock business liaison Deborah Mann describes it as something like an archaeological excavation. Mann says they will certainly find a …

It will be a mix of the old–with a dash of something new. Organizers of the Pine Mountain Music Festival say they are trying something new this year, adding folk music to their traditional lineup of world-class performers. Executive Director of the festival Tony Sertich says it was time to …

You’re invited to stop by for a cup of coffee! The new Biggby Coffee is now open in downtown Houghton. Centered right in between the downtown and Michigan Tech’s campus next to Jimmy Johns, the location is sure to see a lot of traffic. This is the third Biggby store to …

Jason Dalton, the man charged in the February shooting rampage in Kalamazoo County was back in court. A pre-trial conference was held for the man charged in the shooting death of six people, while injuring two others. Kalamazoo County Prosecutor Jeff Getting.

If you’ve had itchy eyes, sneezing and a runny nose – blame it on allergies. Allergist Dr. Lang says a combination of over the counter antihistamines and nasal steroid sprays can be very effective. But they need to be taken regularly.

Millions of people suffer from wrist pain due to carpal tunnel syndrome. While some people get relief with medication, physical therapy or surgery, a new study says acupuncture can also help. Here’s Acupuncturist Jason Gauruder.

From 1975 to 2006, the legendary Muhammad Ali lived on an 85-acre estate along the St. Joseph River in tiny Berrien Springs, Michigan. Even though he may have been the most famous man in the world, he was generous to the community and welcomed neighbors with open arms. Township supervisor …

Some new protections for people who rent cars. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert explains.