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LAURIUM, Mich. – Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics proudly welcomes board certified family medicine physician Stephen I. Johnson, MD. Dr. Johnson specializes in comprehensive primary and preventive care for patients of all ages – from children to grandparents. He is now accepting patients at Aspirus Houghton Clinic in Houghton. Dr. Johnson …

A growing company in Keweenaw County is benefitting from a program through the University of Michigan. Ahmeek-based Neuvokas Corp is a small rebar manufacturing company that started five years ago. During that time, they’ve increased sales from under $5,000 to more than $1 million. The company has been supported in …

Michigan Technological University’s Great Lakes Research Center was the site for the unveiling of the Maritime Autonomy Research Site (MARS)–the first freshwater testbed of its kind in the world–Friday, Aug. 10. The unveiling of MARS was held in conjunction with the launch of the Smart Ships Coalition, designed to study and …

An open house for the Abandoned Mining Wastes Project will be held by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality later this month. The open house will be held August 29th from 4:00-7:00 pm at the Lake Linden-Hubbell High School Auditorium. The DEQ invites the public to learn about the project …

The fatal shooting at a rental cabin in Chippewa County on Saturday is now being considered a homicide. 34-year-old Aaron Lee Roberts of Lansing was arrested and charged with one count of homicide and one count of felony firearm. Roberts is accusing of killing 51-year-old Kevin James Belonga of St. …

While federal assistance has allowed road repairs to continue in the Keweenaw, homeowners who experienced property damage from the Father’s Day Flood are hopeful that the Federal Emergency Management Agency will have a change of heart when it comes to providing assistance to cover their needs. “We’re putting a second …

A 19-year-old L’Anse man is facing charges after a pipe bomb and drug paraphernalia were found in his car. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Calumet Post responded to a two-car accident Friday around 4:30pm on Denton Road near US-41. A vehicle driven by a 59-year-old Chassell woman was stopped …

All are invited to come out to the Hanka Homestead in Askel this Saturday, August 18, for a full day of fun and learning! The Hanka Homestead Finnish Museum is hosting their annual Heritage Day on Saturday, August 18, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Featured will be the Kivajat Finnish Children …

The support of others is vital when dealing with grief or loss. The Community Coalition on Grief and Bereavement invites all local residents to a program called When Your Heart Is Broken, Your Head Doesn’t Work Right. The free event will be held this Thursday, from 6:30-8:30pm at the Copper …

In addition to providing fresh and local whole foods to the community, the Downtown Houghton Farmer’s Market aims to support community outreach, education, and wellness activities. The Market will host the 3rd annual Health and Wellness Fair Tuesday, August 14th from 4:00-6:00pm. Participanting this year is Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital, UP …