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Copper Shores Community Health Foundation announces plans to expand the Bridges program into Barga County. Copper Shores Community Health Foundation earlier this month announced it will begin offering its introductory Bridges program course, Getting Ahead, in August. The Weekly class will focus on teaching skills in ways to become more …

UPPCO will begin construction work on the Victoria Hydroelectric generation powerhouse today. The electric utility company says that the Victoria powerhouse construction work starting today will last until mid-November. During the summer and fall while work takes place UPPCO says that the site’s equipment will be taken offline to make …

The Copper Country receives visitors interested in all sorts of history. Including the region’s historic buildings. Last week Michigan Tech’s Department of Social Sciences hosted the annual conference of the Vernacular Architecture Forum, whose professional members study everyday buildings and landscapes. During the conference’s four days over 200 academics and …

Upper Peninsula State Bank proudly announces a move into downtown Houghton. Last week the city of Houghton approved a purchase sale agreement for property at 902 College Avenue. The sale will develop commercial and mixed-use space in the location and adjacent lot area. Following the city’s approval Upper Peninsula State …

Many from around the western Upper Peninsula flocked to the Portage Lake Life Bridge over the weekend for a celebration to kick off summer. Bridgefest 2024 presented by Up Health Systems – portage started off Friday with kids on the green in Hancock during the afternoon. Leading into clear blue …

Drivers can expect a single-lane closure on m-26 starting today. The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin work on road repairs between Green Acres Road and Shelden Avenue along M-26. The 763,000 dollar project will impact traffic by reducing available lanes from two to one until work wraps up in …

Hancock notifies residents of a bear sighting in the area. The city of Hancock wishes to notify residents that there have been bear sightings in the area. After Houghton recently issued a similar notice, Hancock officials were informed that sightings were also occurring in the city. Officials request that residents …

A local 4H club member earns first place in the Michigan 4H Creative Campaign Contest. Houghton – Keweenaw 4-H’er Aleah Simpson recently placed first place in the 14 – 19-year-old age bracket of the Michigan 4-H Creative Campaign Contest. The statewide contest asked 4H members in Michigan to create a …

Highland Copper provides important updates to the community about the development of the Copperwood and White Pine projects. Recently High Land Copper provided key updates on progress made at Copperwood and White Pine Mine sites. At Copperwood the company has re-initiated early site preparation work in May to advance stream …

The grand parade will kick off Bridgefest presented by UP Health Systems – Portage tonight. But before the parade floats can get on the road, and toss out treats to the community the Houghton and Hancock Police departments will reroute traffic. Houghton city police chief John Donnelly says that the …