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WESTERN UPPER PENINSULA – Western U.P. Health Department announced the re-opening of seven bathing beaches on Saturday when a new round of water testing indicated that it was safe to swim. Aside from the seven re-opened locations, all other Western U.P. waters remain closed to recreational activities, including swimming. Surface …

Here is the latest update about the flood recovery in Houghton County, received Monday 12:30pm: (Houghton, MI) – Following are the latest updates regarding the flood recovery efforts in Houghton County. Teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division …

Congressman Jack Bergman returned to Houghton and Gogebic Counties this week, six days after his initial trip to assess the storm damage in both Houghton and Menominee Counties. On Monday, June 18, Rep. Bergman traveled to the Houghton area to assess the storm damage, speak with emergency officials and receive …

Houghton County desperately needs funding from the federal government to recover from the devastating storm that hit Father’s Day weekend. To speed up the process to get that funding, Senator Debbie Stabenow toured the damage Monday and got a first hand look at the destruction and the impressive community effort …

The Portage Lake District Library invites everyone to join them for the grand opening of the Downtown Houghton Farmer’s Market on Tuesday, June 26, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. The Farmer’s Market is located in the Suomi parking lot next to the library. In addition to finding fresh, local produce …

A new initiative from the National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation seeks to capture the story of the reintroduction of wolves to Isle Royale. The 60-year predator-prey study focuses on wolves and moose in the Isle Royale National Park. Depletion of wolves and concern for the ecosystem with a runaway …

While commerce in the Keweenaw is getting back on its feet, many area businessmen and women have put their own needs and worries aside to help their fellow neighbors. Some are doing so by temporarily reassigning their business goals, and donating inventory. Area motels have been allocating their vacant rooms …

The 65th annual Copper Country Firefighter’s Tournament provided both a respite for weary workers and help for the community. Following a week’s worth of emergency response and cleanup from the Father’s Day Flood, the tournament was held in Chassell, showcasing fire departments from throughout the Copper Country. The theme was …

All those who have volunteered who are going to volunteer are asked to fill out a Volunteer Registration form. The forms need to be filled out as part of the FEMA review because volunteering is one of the metrics used to determine funding eligibility. These forms need are due today …

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 …