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Congressman Jack Bergman is beginning his second term as Representative for Michigan’s First District Bergman was sworn in this week to the 116th Congress and then released a statement saying, “I’m honored the constituents of the First District have entrusted me to serve as their Representative in the 116th Congress. …

One Upper Peninsula lawmaker is being given a leadership role in the Michigan legislature. State Representative Sara Cambensy has been named assistant House Democratic floor leader for the 2019-2020 legislative term. Cambensy is serving her second term representing the 109th House District and previously served on the Agriculture, Local Government, …

Want to help support the Copper Country Humane Society? One easy way is to save your receipts from Tadych’s Econo Foods in Houghton.  A portion of all sales on collected receipts are donated to the animal shelter. CCHS staff not only accepts receipts at the shelter, but they collect them …

Reservations are being accepted for the January Lunch & Learn program. The series is presented by the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce and this month’s event invites you to elevate your health and wellness by discovering how your thoughts, words and beliefs are impacting your life and career. Former RN turned …

If you’re a woman who would like to spend more time in the outdoors, the Department of Natural Resources is holding a weekend training session this month. The class will take place January 25th through the 27th at the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, where ladies will enjoy activities like …

Reservations are being taken for the Keweenaw Community Spark Plug Awards dinner… hosted by the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce, MTEC SmartZone, Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance, and Keweenaw Young Professionals. Spark Plug Awards recognize local businesses, organizations, community projects, and individuals for their efforts during the past year. Award categories include: …

Now that tax filing season is set to begin…the Michigan Department of Treasury is already warning people to be ready for tax scams. Cybercriminals typically increase their activity in the first part of the year through phone scams and email phishing schemes. These scammers try to obtain personal information using …

Most snowmobile trails are open throughout the Keweenaw despite widespread damage to the trail system caused by the Father’s Day Flood. Many would-be visitors are under the impression that snowmobile riding will be hampered this year due to trail closures but there are trails open from Twin Lakes to Copper …

The Houghton-Keweenaw County Genealogical Society will hold an AncestryDNA workshop on Tuesday, January 8th, 6PM, at Portage Lake District Library. Society members will work with individuals or small groups on strategies for getting the most out of your AncestryDNA matches. You’re asked to please bring a laptop if you have …

The Friends of the Calumet Public Library is offering numerous ways for people to get involved in the community.  There are many ways to lend a hand at the library, including programming ideas, volunteer opportunities, and the Red Jacket Readers book club. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each …