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There is going to be a lot to do once again at next weekend’s Bridgefest celebration in Houghton and Hancock. Kids are invited to come Touch-A-Truck, a family-friendly event designed to allow children to explore, climb, and touch vehicles of all shapes and sizes. There will also be a meet …

The Houghton County Probate and Family Court will be closed from the start of business hours on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 through the end of business hours on Thursday, June 13, 2019. During the closure, staff will inventory, reorganize, and mark for destruction or transfer all Probate records affected by …

The use of e-cigarettes continues to climb with sales to high school students jumping up 78 percent from 2017 to 2018. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a pair of bills into law Tuesday which clarify that it is illegal to sell e-cigarettes and other non-traditional nicotine products to minors. Whitmer went …

Veterans continue to commit suicide at an alarming rate. 321 active-duty service members took their own lives last year and about 20 veterans commit suicide every day. Congressman Jack Bergman took part in sending a letter to the Department of Defense and to the Department of Veterans Affairs expressing concerns …

Preliminary reports indicate 10 people lost their lives in eight separate traffic crashes during the 2019 Memorial Day holiday weekend in Michigan. In comparison, 19 people were killed in 15 fatal traffic crashes during the 2018 Memorial Day holiday weekend. Of the eight deadly crashes:Restraint use was unknown in five.Alcohol …

The following press release was issued by Range Bank: Wausau, WI – June 21, 2019 – River Valley Bank and IncredibleBank℠ has announced that Carrie Sukup has been appointed Senior Vice President – Controller. Her appointment is effective immediately. In her position, Sukup, who is also a CPA, will be responsible …

The following press release was issued by the Portage Lake District Library: The Portage Lake District Library’s 2019 Summer Reading Program will celebrate all things astronomical! This year’s theme, “A Universe of Stories”, will include 8 weeks of all-ages reading challenges, space related events, author talks, new recurring summer programs, …

An opportunity to save energy and money is being offered this week at the Portage Lake District Library. A group sponsored by Efficiency United will be selling energy efficient light bulbs at a discount in the library’s entryway. The light bulbs will be available Wednesday from noon to 6pm and …

The Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission is seeking to fill the position of Executive Director. The current Executive Director, Scott See, will be leaving the position later this summer after ten years in the role.  See said, “The job is an excellent opportunity for someone to focus on historic …

The Houghton City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, June 12th on the proposed budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year.  The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers at 5:30pm. The budget runs from 7/1/2019 through 6/30/2020.  The subject of the hearing will be the proposed …