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One at a time, the roadways of Houghton County are reopening with a smooth blacktop, but some motorists are still asking “What’s taking so long?” It’s important for motorists to understand just how much damage was created in that few short hours in June, and how much money it will …

Michigan Tech is one of 18 colleges and universities in Michigan where students will have a chance to register to vote at the Secretary of State’s Mobile Office. “We’re launching our 3,000-mile 2018 Voter Registration Drive on Tuesday, Sept. 4th at Oakland Community College’s Auburn Hills campus, and we’ll be …

The Western UP Health Department is offering free vision and hearing screenings at their Hancock office for children entering Head Start and Kindergarten. Appointments are available between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm today and tomorrow. Hearing and vision greatly impact your child’s ability to succeed in school. Undiagnosed hearing problems …

Upper Peninsula residents can now qualify for a new residential solar power program for low-income households. The Superior Watershed Partnership (SWP) Energy Conservation Corps (ECC) is now installing a limited number of free household solar units through this clean energy pilot program. Selected homeowners will receive solar panels and the …

It was the Summer of 2013 when Nate and Valerie Baciak opened Keweenaw Coffee Works on 5th street in Calumet. With a great response from the community, their operation has continued to grow and eventually required the couple to expand. Valerie Baciak said, “Our old location was 600 square feet, so …

Downtown Houghton is saying goodbye to one of its restaurants. LB’s Chill & Grill on Shelden Avenue announced their closure this past weekend. The restaurant, known best for their burgers and ice cream–as well as their fudge, used to be called The Lunch Bag before changing their name. After nearly …

River Valley Bank will continue as lead sponsor for next year’s CopperDog Sled Dog Races. The CopperDog 150 and CopperDog 80 is a free annual event held in historic downtown Calumet the first weekend of March. CopperDog, Inc. Board Chairman Brad King shared his appreciation for River Valley’s years of …

The Houghton County Fair is only a couple of days away from opening. The discounted rate for the four day pass ends at noon on Thursday as does the sale of the Mega Bands for unlimited rides for the entire fair. This year’s fair will once again feature the Skerbeck …

Another candidate from the Upper Peninsula is voicing his objection to the announced closure of the Ojibway Correctional Facility in Gogebic County. Former Representative Ed McBroom, who is running for state senate, is demanding answers from the Michigan Department of Corrections in regard to the closure. McBroom wants the department …

Congressman Jack Bergman is joining the call urging President Trump to approve Governor Snyder’s appeal for individual assistance. FEMA determined that the damage done to private property during the June flood did not meet the threshold necessary to offer individual assistance. Bergman sent a letter to Trump expressing his support …