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Despite the frigid conditions found in the Keweenaw this time of year, many get out and embrace what winter has to offer through a series of outdoor activities put on by the Department of Natural Resources.   Many state parks close for the winter months, but one park that remains …

The Hope House Homeless Shelter is now recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization by the IRS. Shelter president John Niemela made the announcement over the weekend. The non-profit status means that donations made to the shelter after June 30th of last year are tax exempt. Hope House had sought to begin …

The City of Houghton continues to try and encourage residents to use the curbside recycling service. Winter weather can reduce the number of people willing to participate in the program. Even so, City Manager Eric Waara says program is catching on. Waara said, “Culturally, I think people have really embraced it. …

The search is underway for a new city manager for Hancock as current manager Glenn Anderson is set to retire at the end of the year. Anderson will have served in the position for 22 years when he retires. The city council has begun the process of writing a job …

Click on the blue highlights for additional details. High School In high school hockey tonight, Jeffers skates at Negaunee. On tonight’s boys basketball schedule… – Houghton travels to West Iron County. – Hancock welcomes Jeffers. – Lake Linden-Hubbell hosts Ontonagon. – Dollar Bay-Tamarack City journeys to Wakefield-Marenisco. – Baraga tips …

Click on the blue highlights for additional details. High School In high school hockey last night, Calumet blanked U-D Jesuit 3-0. The Copper Kings broke the game open with two Brent Loukus goals in the second period. Sam Erkkila’s score midway through the third period sealed the win. Nick Voelker …

Click on the blue highlights for additional details. High School In girls basketball last night… – The Houghton-Westwood game was snowed out. No make-up date has been announced. – Hancock edged Jeffers 48-45. – Dollar Bay-Tamarack City got past Republic-Michigamme 44-37. – Chassell cruised past Wakefield-Marenisco 66-27. Milly Allen paced the …

HOUGHTON, MI, JANUARY 10, 2018 – – This year, in conjunction with Michigan Tech’s Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, and the 50th anniversary of the assassination of the Martin Luther King Jr., the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts and Michigan Tech’s Center for Diversity and Inclusion are proud to …

While residents of the Keweenaw are getting ready for more snow, the Houghton County Road Commission is advising motorists to limit your travels over the next 24 hours and to try to stay off the roads as much as possible.   Houghton County Engineer Kevin Harju wants to remind drivers …

Another Sister March is in the works. A Women’s March was held on January 21st of last year in Washington DC, with several Sister Marches held in other cities, including locally across the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. An anniversary Sister March on the Bridge will be held on Sunday, January …