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Houghton Portage Township Schools and Hancock Public Schools notified the community that there is no credible threat to districts in the Keweenaw Peninsula. This morning district leadership and law enforcement were told of a potential threat to schools in the area. An investigation conducted by school resource officers and area …

The Keweenaw Health Foundation donates 15,000 dollars to the Jim Enrietti Diamond Jubilee Chandelier Restoration Project. In Calumet’s heyday, the Calumet Theater housed a grand crystal chandelier inside its immaculate building. Following a fire, the chandelier was lost, and with it any idea of its design. In recent years the …

Michigan Tech and Copper Shores met on campus to spread awareness of sexual assault. At the start of a new school year, the university talks with incoming students about sexual assault and rape on college campuses. We’re able to give back to the community. We’re making bracelets so any victim …

The Parade of Nations brings together cultures from all over the world in one place. The Dee Stadium in Houghton. Michigan Technological University’s international reach has brought to the Keweenaw Peninsula many families, professionals, and students to the region. And each year the university starts the school by highlighting the …

The spookiest time of the year is nearly here. But tomorrow also holds a mysterious mood. For a special Friday the 13th, the city of Hancock plans to host a special movies on the Green event. Tomorrow the city will show the mystery adventure movie, The Goonies. The film is …

With the new school year underway, Dollar Bay students have a new playground structure to explore. In May the Dollar Bay Elementary School installed a Netplex play structure with two large slides added to the play area’s existing structures. Netplex play structure pads include a special play turf safe for …

Part of the Baraga County Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to promote small business leaders learning about new strategies. In a couple of weeks, the chamber will host the Small Business Administration of Michigan for a Small Business luncheon. During the event, local business owners and those interested in starting …

Gogebic Community College’s interim Dean of the Occupational Program will take part in the Michigan Community College Association Leadership Academy in 2024. Gogebic Community College proudly announced on Tuesday that Karen Ball, Interim Dean of Occupational Programs & Registrar will join 37 other community college professionals on a nine-month-long learning …

Sometimes it’s hard for poor artists to find a place to sell their work. However, it isn’t hard to do at the Copper Country Community Arts Council’s Poor Artists’ Sale. 2024 is the 48th annual Poor Artists’ Sale with the CCCAC. The group has recently begun accepting applications from artists …

Houghton public works will close an outside lane of M-26 to replace damaged catch basins. The city says the project will occur on the lower section of the highway between the bridge and Canal Road. Lanes are expected to close while crews place new concrete. Those with questions should contact …