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IRON MOUNTAIN – The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain is pleased to announce that it will begin offering Veterans direct scheduling of audiology and optometry services at the Iron Mountain facility on September 1, 2016.  This means Veterans enrolled in VA health care will be able …

The Crossfit Hakkapeliitta gym of Houghton is holding their 2nd annual SISU Challenge on Saturday, August 27th at 9:00am in Raymond Kestner Waterfront Park, also known as Chutes and Ladders. The SISU Challenge features several challenging obstacles including a 10 foot rope climb wall, a mud pit, a warped wall, and many …

They call it the “Best Little Fair In The North.” The Baraga County Fair was held over the weekend in Pelkie and despite its size, Fair Manager Mindy Lantz says there was still a lot going on. The demolition derby and off-road race capped off the weekend on Sunday. Courtney …

The ink is barely dry on the contracts between Waste Management and the cities of Houghton and Hancock, but the company is already bringing in help with the heavy lifting. It’s a new Split-Body Rear Load Combination Trash-Recycling Truck. Waste Management Site Manager Scott Reed said, “We can actually pick …

UPDATE: 8/12/16 Commissioner Scott Ala released this statement regarding the August meeting of the Houghton County Board of Commissioners. “I’ve received many phone calls and texts why I left the Commissioners meeting right after the mers vote. Was I that mad and it’s unprofessional, “Ala said. “I left because I …

The Houghton-Keweenaw Conservation District invites you to come learn about the National Marine Sanctuary Program for the Great Lakes. Featured Speakers will include Sandra Clark from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Ellen Brody, Great Lakes Regional Coordinator from the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. You’ll also learn …

The annual Copper Country Rock and Mineral Show returns to the Houghton Elementary School this weekend. The event features gems, minerals, rocks, jewelry and historic mining stock certificates from the Keweenaw and around the world. There will be grab bags for kids, and opportunities for them to search for copper …

The Baraga County Fair begins today at the fairgrounds in Pelkie. The next three days will feature several great attractions at the fair, including the Junior Horse Show, Chicken Poop BINGO, live music and fireworks. Friday begins with the Senior Day Program at the Performance Hall, followed by the presentation …

It’s peak season for rabies, so make sure you and your furry companions are safe. The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says you should report all animal bites to your local health department so the animals can be tested for rabies.   Even though rabies is dangerous, Director of …

Once a Bulldog–always a Bulldog, and if you were a player on a Hancock Bulldog football team in the 1940’s and 50’s, a special honor is planned for you. When the Hancock Bulldogs take on the Lake Linden—Hubbell Lakes on Friday, August 26th, players from those decades are invited to …