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Drivers crossing the Portage Lake Lift Bridge into Houghton can expect a single-lane closure starting on Monday. The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin a $763,000 repair project along two miles of M-26 highway between Green Acres Road and Shelden Avenue. The work will include concrete pavement repairs and joint …

The James Bogan Health Administration Scholarship has opened access to funds for students seeking higher education. The Copper Shores Community Health Foundation will begin accepting scholarship applications from residents in Baraga, Houghton Keweenaw, and Ontongon counties who are interested in pursuing a master’s level program. The scholarship will award 5000 …

The city of Houghton has approved the city’s operating budget for 2024 -25. Houghton breaks the city budget into several departments for transparency. That includes department budgets for typical city operations as well as for the spring and fall clean up, tree trimming and replacement, security cameras, and School resource …

Just one more day before the grand parade kicks off the big weekend. But there’s a second parade. That’s a little closer to the canal. And will include a planet of wacky, and fun displays. The Bridgefest lighted Boat Parade on Saturday. This year’s theme will follow along with the …

Keweenaw Bay Indian community gains 760 acres of forestland in Baraga County from The Nature Conservancy. Yesterday the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and The Nature Conservancy announced a deed transfer of 760 acres of land. The forestland was originally a part of the tribe’s 1842 reservation boundaries. Natural Resources Director …

Right Start U.P. announces its purchase of property in Hirvonen Hall. Last Thursday Right Start U.P, a non-profit organization located in Hancock, completed a purchase agreement for the first three floors of Hirvonen Hall. RSUP plans to use the space to house the Hancock Community Hub. Which will lease space …

Michigan Technological University introduces a new environmental data science program to campus. Michigan Tech realizes there’s a growing need for data scientists working on environmental analysis. Leading the university to expand its current program offerings to students, and will introduce the new Environmental Data Science program this upcoming fall semester. …

Copper Country ISD Career and Technology partners with Great Lakes Sound and Vibration and Lincoln Electric to host a collaborative event to demonstrate advancing technical education and industry practices. Great Lakes Sound and Vibration COO Jeff Van Karsen and a member of the CTE program’s advisory commission initiated the collaboration …

Keweenaw Chain Drive runs and bikes to support the local area’s trail system. For several years the organizers of the Keweenaw Chain Drive use the event during Bridgefest to promote trail use by residents. The completely free event offers chances to use the mountain biking trails or running trails at …

The Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission awards 117,000 dollars for historic preservation projects around the Western Upper Peninsula. The Keweenaw National Historical Advisory Commission has awarded grants as a part of the Keweenaw Heritage Grant program to thirteen projects stretching from Ontonagon to Eagle Harbor. The three largest projects …