The newly passed state marijuana law is going to take time for law enforcement agencies to get used to. That was the word from Houghton City Police Chief John Donnelly, who spoke on the subject at Wednesday night’s city council meeting. “Our officers are going have to stay up to …
Read More »Superior National Bank and Trust names Brian Donnelly as Vice President/Director of Retail Banking
Superior National Bank and Trust is proud to announce the promotion of Brian Donnelly to Vice President/Director of Retail Banking. As the region’s most trusted local bank, Superior National is continuously expanding its expertise to provide attractive products and services to every customer. In his new role, Brian will be …
Read More »It’s Winter–Drive Like It
Now that winter weather is here, there has been an increase in car accidents as roads become covered in snow and ice. Officials say that most winter accidents can be prevented simply by reducing speed and using general caution while driving in hazardous conditions. Road crews have already taken the …
Read More »Study Shows Upper Peninsula Health Needs
The results from a recent survey on the overall health of the Upper Peninsula can help guide county leaders to solutions to solve the region’s biggest health needs. The Western UP Health Department’s Kate Beer shared the findings of the 2018 Upper Peninsula Community Health Needs Assessment with the Houghton …
Read More »Veterans Affairs Not Covering Care At Houghton County Medical Care Facility
County officials are looking into reports of problems with veterans getting into the Houghton County Medical Care Facility. Board chair Al Koskela said Veterans Affairs will not pay for veterans trying to get into the facility due to what he called a “glitch” in an inspection last year. He did …
Read More »Relocated Wolf Dies On Isle Royale
HOUGHTON, MICH- The National Park Service (NPS) has been monitoring the wolves that were captured in Minnesota earlier this fall and transported to Isle Royale as part of a multi-year project to restore predation in the remote park. Sixteen different wolves were captured on the Grand Portage Chippewa reservation. Seven of …
Read More »Firearms Deer Season Set To Open Thursday
Hunters are making final preparations before heading out for Thursday’s opening day of firearms deer season. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says the state is in the top five nationally in both number of deer hunters and overall deer taken each year. 376,365 deer were harvested last year. Of …
Read More »Local Author Kristin Neva To Present Latest Book “Across The Bridge”
The Portage Lake District Library invites everyone who loves to hear stories that are close to home for an evening with local author Kristin Neva on Tuesday, November 27 at 6:30pm. Neva will read from her newly released third novel, Across the Bridge, and share how her writing process was …
Read More »Aspirus Keweenaw invites all ladies to FREE ‘Heartfelt Happiness’ event in Calumet
Did you know happiness, gratitude and joy are extremely potent medicines, and they can play an enormous role in your overall health? Aspirus Keweenaw invites all ladies to learn about the relationship between happiness and their heart health at Heartfelt Happiness, the next Aspiring Women event. Medical experts will talk …
Read More »America Recycles Day This Thursday
The Copper Country Recycling Initiative is supporting a nationally-recognized day that celebrates and promotes recycling in the US. America Recycles Day takes place this Thursday and encourages people to spread the word about the benefits of recycling and to practice recycling themselves, according to Project Wet (projectwet.org). As group of local …
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