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As communities across Houghton County begin cleanup efforts, government officials are putting the pieces in place to move forward after the weekend’s storm, and many community members have stepped up to the plate and asked “what can I do to help?” “We’ve had mass devastation in our communities. We’re assessing …

Marquette – Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) crews responded to the devastating aftermath of the intense storms that passed through the Upper Peninsula early Sunday morning. “Our crews worked throughout the day and into the night to address unsafe conditions and restore service to our customers,” said Brett French, Vice-President …

Gov. Rick Snyder today declared a state of disaster for Houghton County, after severe weather and heavy rainfall caused widespread damage on Sunday. Snyder also issued a disaster declaration for Menominee County, which was also hard-hit. The declaration of disaster will allow for National Guard deployment in these counties to …

The Portage Health Foundation has established a fund to which money may be donated to assist in relief efforts following Sunday’s storms. The Houghton County Flood Relief Fund will receive and hold monies. Disbursement will be overseen by the Portage Health Foundation Board of Directors, with input from the Houghton …

Houghton County –Western Upper Peninsula Health Department has been provided with confirmation from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality that the following community water supplies did not experience any damage or loss of pressure during the weekend storms: Houghton, Hancock, Portage Township, Chassell, Adams Township, South Range, Calumet, Laurium, Lake …

WESTERN UPPER PENINSULA — The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department has issued a precautionary beach closure for all recreational bathing beaches in the Western Upper Peninsula. This is due to severe erosion and flooding caused by heavy rains. The public is encouraged to stay away from beaches until flooding has …

If your home has been damaged by the recent flood, please call 211 starting Tuesday, June 19, to request an assessment on your home.  It’s important that damages be reported so the county can provide accurate information in their attempt to get state and federal disaster declarations for aid.  The …

Houghton, MI – Join Isle Royale National Park and Keweenaw National Historical Park aboard the Ranger III for summer 2018 Keweenaw Waterway Cruises. Scheduled cruises will occur on: Thursday, June 28 Thursday, July 12 Thursday, July 19 Thursday, August 9 Thursday, August 30 All cruises depart at 12:30 pm from the Isle Royale National …

Enbridge says a secure underground corridor beneath the Straits of Mackinac is a feasible replacement alternative to the existing Line 5 crossing. That comes from a report to the State of Michigan as mandated in an agreement driven by Governor Rick Snyder last November. The report is the first of …

McLain State Park will be undergoing a major construction project, starting after Labor Day weekend. Given a variety of safety concerns, the park will close the day-use area and sections of the campground. Due to these closures there will be no new reservations made for September 4th through the end …