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The massive clean-up from the Father’s Day Flood continues across the Copper Country. Volunteers are needed again today for a variety of jobs, including cleaning out flooded homes and buildings. Check in at the Volunteer Center at Evangel Baptist Church on College Avenue in Houghton. Officials heading up the recovery …

From the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, at 2:00 Saturday afternoon: Western U.P. Health Department announced the re-opening of seven bathing beaches Saturday following lab results that indicate it’s safe to swim. The beaches re-opened for recreation are Second Sand Beach north of L’Anse, Fort Wilkins State Park in Copper Harbor, …

This news release was received from Houghton County at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 23rd: Following are the latest updates regarding the flood recovery efforts in Houghton County. The preliminary estimate submitted to the State of Michigan for damage to Houghton County infrastructure including County and local roads along with municipal …

[Hancock, MI] The Portage Health Foundation and Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce are holding a benefit concert Thursday, June 28, 2018 at the Chassell Pavilion. This bluegrass concert is sponsored by Keweenaw Chevrolet and will showcase Keweenaw Brewgrass, the Paul Family Bluegrass and headliner Chasin’ Steel. Along with Keweenaw Chevrolet, Great …

Hancock, MI – Copper Country Habitat for Humanity affiliate is delighted to celebrate the completion of a mortgage for one of the area’s Habitat homeowners and to acknowledge all the people involved in creating the possibility of home ownership so many years ago. Habitat for Humanity board members, supporters, and …

As cleanup efforts continue in the aftermath of the devastating storm that affected the region Sunday morning, utility customers may be replacing appliances that were damaged by the storm. “Customers are encouraged to consider energy efficient replacements and claim the benefits of the financial incentives we offer,” said Brett French, …

Team Rubicon has joined in the effort to restore Houghton County after many areas were devastated by last weekend’s storm. Team Rubicon is a group of veterans with expertise in disaster relief and they are lending their logistical skills to the local volunteer effort. Marquette resident Lynn Nelson said her …

The Radio Results Network delivered a semi truck full of donations to Dee Stadium Friday to help with the flood relief effort. The 53’ trailer was packed full of supplies collected in Escanaba and Marquette to be donated to flood victims in the Keweenaw. “Bottle water, non-perishable food items, paper …

Officials from Houghton County and agencies assisting in the flood response held a press conference Friday to update the community on their progress. Emergency Services Manager Chris Van Arsdale said the response is moving from relief to recovery focused as most of the damages caused by the storm have been …

(Houghton, MI) – Following are the latest updates regarding the flood recovery efforts in Houghton County. The current count for Houghton County roads stands at 103 damaged with 36 being made impassible by the flood. Work on those roads continues with County, municipal and contract crews. MDOT continues to work …