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Low-Income Energy Conservation Initiative Pilot Program Announced

Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) and Superior Watershed Partnership’s (SWP) Energy Conservation Corp have partnered on a pilot project that is aimed at delivering energy efficiency measures to qualifying low-income customers. The pilot project is intended to deliver energy conservation services consisting of education, installation of energy efficiency products, and …

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Bluegrass Concert To Benefit Flood Relief

Area musicians are contributing to the local flood relief effort with a benefit concert. An evening of bluegrass is on the agenda for Thursday at the Chassell Pavilion where three UP bluegrass bands will be pickin’ for people of the Portage. “Thursday, we’re holding the Still Strong benefit concert. We …

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Red Cross Closing Calumet Colosseum Supply Center Today

TRAVERSE CITY, MI June 26, 2018 —The American Red Cross of Northern Michigan responded to flooding caused by heavy rains on June 17, 2018.  Trained Red Cross disaster workers responded to the quick-moving flooding throughout Copper Country, providing shelter for people temporarily forced from their homes, food, comfort, and emergency supplies. “We …

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Flood Damage To Public Infrastructure At $100 Million

(Houghton, MI) – Following are the latest updates regarding the flood recovery efforts in Houghton County. With The Michigan Department of Transportation and Michigan Department of Natural Resources reporting their estimated cost to repair the damages sustained in Houghton County, the total cost for all damage to public infrastructure now …

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MDOT Submits Request For $28.7 Million In FEMA Funding

June 26, 2018 — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) submitted a notice of intent to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today requesting emergency relief funds to repair flood-damaged roads in the Upper Peninsula. If granted, the funds would be used to repair federally funded state and …

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Check To See What Items Are Needed Before Donating

Houghton County is making tremendous progress in the cleanup effort following the recent storm that caused mass devastation throughout the area. While the community has received overwhelming support from across the country, officials are asking donors to check and see what is needed before sending more. “The needs are starting …

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