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UPDATE: 8/12/16 Commissioner Scott Ala released this statement regarding the August meeting of the Houghton County Board of Commissioners. “I’ve received many phone calls and texts why I left the Commissioners meeting right after the mers vote. Was I that mad and it’s unprofessional, “Ala said. “I left because I …

The Houghton-Keweenaw Conservation District invites you to come learn about the National Marine Sanctuary Program for the Great Lakes. Featured Speakers will include Sandra Clark from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Ellen Brody, Great Lakes Regional Coordinator from the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. You’ll also learn …

The annual Copper Country Rock and Mineral Show returns to the Houghton Elementary School this weekend. The event features gems, minerals, rocks, jewelry and historic mining stock certificates from the Keweenaw and around the world. There will be grab bags for kids, and opportunities for them to search for copper …

The Baraga County Fair begins today at the fairgrounds in Pelkie. The next three days will feature several great attractions at the fair, including the Junior Horse Show, Chicken Poop BINGO, live music and fireworks. Friday begins with the Senior Day Program at the Performance Hall, followed by the presentation …

It’s peak season for rabies, so make sure you and your furry companions are safe. The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says you should report all animal bites to your local health department so the animals can be tested for rabies.   Even though rabies is dangerous, Director of …

Once a Bulldog–always a Bulldog, and if you were a player on a Hancock Bulldog football team in the 1940’s and 50’s, a special honor is planned for you. When the Hancock Bulldogs take on the Lake Linden—Hubbell Lakes on Friday, August 26th, players from those decades are invited to …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that the application period for antlerless deer licenses ends Monday, Aug. 15. Hunters may apply for one license in any open deer management unit (DMU) statewide; a nonrefundable $5 fee is charged at the time of application. Hunters may apply online at …

The 4th annual Michigan Rail Conference will take place in Marquette Aug. 17-18. This year’s theme is Connecting the Dots: Business, Communities and Technology. The program at Northern Michigan University will feature over 30 speakers in panel discussions and breakout sessions on topics including the future of rail in Michigan; …

Motorists in Keweenaw County will want to watch out for a detour next week. Crews contracted by the Michigan Department of Transportation will be performing a $22,000 maintenance project to remove and replace two culverts on US-41 near Delaware. On Tuesday, US-41 will be closed 8 miles north of the …

A long-time employee of the Village of Calumet will be honored next week by State Representative Scott Dianda. After 43-years working at the Village Hall, Dominic Zubiena is retiring. A press release from Dianda’s office says Zubiena began working for the Village of Calumet in 1971 for the Street Department. …