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The Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly (LBFE) are looking to help support their medical transport program.  “One of the best parts of the program is that really, we’re only a phone call away. If someone needs a ride to their appointment, all they need to do is pick up …

Anna Klobuchar Clemenc, affectionately known locally as “Big Annie”, has been recognized historically as one of the most notable activists in the early development of the U.S. labor movement. Leading the daily parade of thousands of miners down the streets of Calumet during the Copper Country Strike of 1913-1914, she …

The City of Houghton would like to remind the public that the delivery of the trash bins started on Tuesday, and will be completed by the end of this week. The use of the new bins will start next Monday. When the new bins are used, all items must be …

Houghton is preparing to break ground on the first large scale project as a redevelopment certified community, with the Lakeshore Drive project getting set in place. But last night’s joint council meeting focused on future redevelopment sites, and what a social district in the city could look like. The Michigan …

The Copper Country Intermediate School District has been working with adults with moderate cognitive impairments for decades, with the program starting to incorporate learning about plants and other skills over two decades ago.  “We’re a community-based program. I teach adults living skills and job skills. So the greenhouse is what …

The month of June is commonly known as Pride month, which celebrates the LGBTQ+ community.  Pride will come to Houghton for the first time on Saturday. Keweenaw Queers will host the event at the East Houghton Waterfront Park. “It’s more than just a party. It’s a celebration of being queer …

Unusually dry conditions have raised fire danger levels to high or very high around the Keweenaw. The DNR has currently stopped issuing any burn permits at the time. You do not need to do anything once burn permits are being issued again. Those looking to have a fire in the …

There were reports of a high speed chase that took place last night at 8:00. The chase began in Houghton, where the car changed direction several times before heading over the bridge into Hancock, where he was finally caught. The police say the driver, a 45 year old white male …

The City of Houghton released a statement clarifying the different colors of the new trash bins: The light blue one is for recycling The grey/dark blue one is for trash

With the recent changing of hands of the Keweenaw Heartlands, a new blueprint for the future of the area is being drafted, which is open for public input and review. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) invites the public to review the section of the principles and values for management of the …