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Included in President Trump’s budget proposal is the money needed to construct a new lock in Sault Ste, Marie. Trump has allocated $75.3 million for the new Poe-sized Lock at the Soo, a project approved years ago by Congress but never began. The move was applauded by Congressman Jack Bergman …

Bleau with CLK student Kadence Stites Students at CLK Schools have a friend to turn to when they need a little encouragement–and maybe their face licked. Bleau is a school therapy dog, who came to the school thanks to a Trauma Grant from the Portage Health Foundation. The School Board …

Rep. Greg Markkanen of Hancock announced his March office hours for residents of the 110th district.             “I am looking forward to another month of office hours,” Rep. Markkanen said. “We have seen a great turnout so far and the office hours have been an excellent resource for both the attendees …

The city of Houghton will receive over $600,000 in grant money for architectural and engineering work for the Copper Range Depot. The Michigan Strategic Fund approved a number of projects across Michigan that will spark economic development. “Like many U.P. communities, we have historic landmarks left standing from the mining …

Houghton County will once again explore options for solving the overcrowding at the jail starting with the formation of a Houghton County Jail Taskforce. The taskforce will look at all viable options, including the costs to renovate Camp Kitwin into a suitable county jail with an estimate of the costs …

A Hancock man is facing possible charges after opening fire at a snowbank. Officers from the Hancock Police Department were dispatched to the 1200 block of Ingot Street shortly after midnight Tuesday morning for a report of numerous gunshots. When the officers arrived, they found a 37-year-old man standing outside …

A teenager from Baltic was seriously injured following an accident in Portage Township Tuesday. The Houghton County Sheriff’s Department said the accident happened around 2:30pm on Superior Road at the intersection of Elsie Road. Authorities say 17-year-old Trent Nordstrom failed to properly yield at the posted intersection while driving in …

Melting snow has cleanup crews across the Upper Peninsula busy today making room for the spring thaw, or the last few weeks of the winter season, whichever comes first. Long-time UP residents understand the maintenance that goes along with the Keweenaw winters and many have taken the opportunity to clear …

A local nursing program has recently added a couple of training stations thanks to a donation from an area medical hospital. Aspirus Ontonagon donated three hospital beds to Gogebic Ontonagon ISD for its Certified Nursing Assistant vocational training program. Nurse Instructor Amanda Sprague said, “It really takes a collaborative effort …

The following press release was issued by the Portage Health Foundation: [Hancock, MI] The Portage Health Foundation (PHF) is releasing its 2019 Small Grants Request for Proposal (RFP) again for the second year. PHF recognized that grants large and small play a significant role in the community’s ability to meet …