Photo by InvestUP News–United States Small Business Administration Acting Administrator Chris Pilkerton, left, speaks with Calumet Electronics President/Chief Executive Officer State Vairo during a tour to Calumet Electronics on Tuesday morning in Calumet, Mich. Also pictured is Todd Brassard, right, VP/Chief Operating Officer at Calumet Electronics. A small manufacturing company …
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2019 Michigan 4-H State Award recipient Micaela Geborkoff, Jr. Leadership and Service awardee from Houghton-Keweenaw County A local youth is the recipient of a prestigious 4-H state award. Over 80 outstanding Michigan 4-H members from 31 counties state-wide gathered on the campus of Michigan State University in June to celebrate …
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Summer workshops are now available to learn the art of puppetry. The Puppet Project is being presented by the Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Arts Department for all ages August 12th through the 17th. Participants will learn to construct and manipulate various types of puppets. Puppets will come to life …
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Applications are now being accepted for the Keweenaw Cross Country Skiing Fund. The primary purpose of this fund is to promote, develop, and sustain quality cross-country skiing in Houghton and Keweenaw Counties. This Field of Interest Grant from the Keweenaw Community Foundation has over $2,600 available to grant this year …
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Pasty Fest will be held Saturday, August 17th in Calumet and there is still time for those interested in getting involved. Main Street Calumet has extended the deadline for sponsorship to this Friday at 5pm. All sponsors who make contact prior to this date will be included on all print …
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Motorists can expect to find lane closures on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge this week. The Michigan Department of Transportation will be conducting routine maintenance of the bridge between Houghton and Hancock tonight and tomorrow evening. This work will require single-lane closures between 7 and 10 p.m. each day. MDOT …
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High water levels in the Great Lakes is causing government agencies to issue warnings to swimmers. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, strongly urges individuals to use caution around breakwaters, piers or jetties and to adhere to posted warning signs. There have been 35 drownings in the Great …
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Programs are available through the government to help potential homebuyers get a loan or assist in fixing up their current home. The three programs are Guaranteed Housing, Direct Housing, and Single Family Repair programs offered through USDA Rural Development. State Director Jason Allen says helping residents to own their own …
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The following press release was issued by Finlandia University: The Finlandia Alumni Board (FAB) is pleased to announce the final total of Finlandia’s first annual Giving Day; $8,945.46. As a result, the FAB will be giving away 35 $250 Alumni Association Textbook Awards this coming semester.In February of 2019, the FAB determined it wanted …
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One man is facing a drunk driving charge after an auto accident early Sunday morning. The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office responded to the accident on Canal Road around 3:30am. The driver of the vehicle suffered minor injuries and was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated. He was later taken by Mercy …
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