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The City of Houghton announced the delivery of trash and recycling bins will continue. Waste management will come place stickers on them to identify which one is for trash, and which one is for recycling. Landlords are asked to put away the bins that have already been delivered at residences …

Houghton High School and Michigan Tech graduate Dante Cyrus was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. He recently graduated from the U.S Air Force Academy officer training program as a Distinguished Graduate with Scholars, which is only awarded to the top 10% ranked cadets in the …

UP Health Systems -Portage are regularly concerned about the health of individuals in communities. Staying active throughout your years, has been linked to better quality of life and reductions in developing illnesses such as heart disease and obesity. “But we also, sometimes forget about the mental health aspect to it …

Thatcher Markham has become a name synonymous with many events in the Copper Country. Thatcher’s family and the local community lost Thatcher at 12 years old as a victim of the 2018 Father’s Day flood in northern Houghton County. He is remembered through many local events and remembrances and this …

Finlandia worked closely with TRIO program to help their students and the community, and the future of these programs were uncertain when the university closed.  “The three programs we had, two of them we still [are] hoping are going to transfer to Michigan Tech. That’s now in the hands of …

The Calumet and Quincy National Historic Landmark districts were first designated in 1989 because of their nationally significant copper mining history and the rich density of historic buildings, sites, and structures that reflect that history. The nominations of the Calumet and the Quincy National Historic Landmarks have changed, and a …

Memorial Day is still fresh in people’s minds, and it’s the beginning of pride month. According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, research shows that LGBTQ+ veterans or current military experience discrimination in VHA facilities. They also claim that research also shows that due to discrimination, stress, and discrimination, …

Governor Whitmer recently signed an updated traffic legislation that will crack down on distracted driving. The Houghton County Sheriff Department commented on the law.  “Texting and driving has been a law in Michigan here since 2010. I believe it’s been impactful from a law enforcement perspective. You know, distracted driving …

A local copper country business has donated over 200 pounds of food to the BHK Keweenaw Community Action Agency in honor of world hunger day, last month. To help fill the area’s food access needs, Pettibone of Baraga, asked their employees to collect non perishable food each day during May …

Helicopter rides have been part of Bridgefest for years, and this year is no exception. Lake Superior Helicopters is offering their great services to Bridgefest yet again. Lake Superior Helicopters will have four different rides to choose from with varying prices: 2 mile tour at $39 per person 5 mile tour …