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Baraga County Communities That Care along with Dial Help are hosting the next Guiding Good Choices Workshop. The workshop is for all parents and caregivers of middle school age children who want to strengthen family bonds and foster healthy behavior. The five session series will be held starting November 7th …

DETROIT – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, announces that the New Soo Lock project in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan reached a new milestone, Tuesday, when President Donald J. Trump signed America’s Water Infrastructure Act into law. Since this act includes authorization for the construction of the new …

HOUGHTON, MI, Wednesday, October 24, 2018 – What does it take to spark innovation in life, art, business, engineering and technology? According to Welby Altidor, former Executive Creative Director of Cirque du Soleil, it takes courage. But not just any courage – it takes creative courage. Please join Michigan Tech …

HOUGHTON, MI (October 24, 2018) – The Keweenaw Young Professionals (KYP) Board of Directors is seeking nominations to fill six board positions for 2019. Motivated individuals who desire to be involved in the community, demonstrate leadership skills, and contribute unique perspectives to a dynamic team are encouraged to submit nominations …

Houghton County voters will decide in less than two weeks if the 55 year old county jail will get an overhaul.  Residents expressed their concerns and asked questions during an open discussion held last night at the county courthouse, as they educate themselves before taking to the voting booths. “A …

There is no perfect solution for parking downtown in the city of Houghton.  That was the answer given by Police Chief John Donnelly when a local business owner raised the question of parking tickets at the regular meeting of the Houghton City Council. Donnelly explained that visitors are given one …

Is Meijer wanted in Houghton? The company is preparing to build a brand new store in the city of Houghton and Portage Township. The city council held a public hearing Wednesday on the proposed Public Act 425 agreement that would allow both municipalities to collect their due property taxes in …

Local public health would like to update residents on the cluster of adenovirus cases that have been seen in the central U.P. since mid-August of this year. As noted before, this virus is a very common cause of cold-like illness (occasionally with accompanying diarrhea) each year. Typically, healthcare providers do …

DETROIT – After collecting a total of more than 9.9 million pounds (nearly 5,000 tons) of expired, unused and unwanted prescription medications during 15 previous events over the past eight years, the Drug Enforcement Administration expects to reach a total of 10 million pounds collected following the upcoming fall 2018 …

A half-mile in and seven levels below ground, a 15-by-15 dark tunnel awaits the brave souls who dare to enter. The Quincy Mine’s annual haunted tour is Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 25-27. This is the second year Michigan Technological University students in sound design and audio production and technology programs …