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Local residents are invited to join in an effort to provide for clean water for everyone. The Global 6k for Water takes place on May 19th, starting at 9:00am at Hope Fellowship church in Houghton. Proceeds from each registration for this special walk/rum event helps provide life-changing clean water for …

Houghton, MI Skatepark is closing in on their fundraising goal for Phase 2 of their project to build a public skatepark at Houghton’s East Waterfront Park. They will be holding their 3rd annual art auction at the Keweenaw Brewing Company on Thursday, May 17th. Skateboard decks provided by Quincy Woodwrights …

With the school year coming to a close in the upcoming weeks, most area teachers are preparing for summer vacation, but others are already planning their lessons for next year and some are getting a green thumb in the process. “They’re learning how to manage their garden like an outdoor …

It’s time to cleanup the city of Hancock. Residents are encouraged to take part in the annual cleanup taking place today and tomorrow. Debris, such as old furniture, lumber, small metal items, etc. can be brought to the Public Works Garage, 1601 Tomasi Dr. Friday, May 4th 9 a.m. to …

The CCRI, Copper Country Recycling Initiative, in partnership with Goodwill Industries, Comprenew, MTU, and the Cities of Hancock and Houghton has received funding from the Michigan DEQ for an electronic waste recycling event. When: May 4th (2-6 pm) and 5th (10-2 pm) Where: The Goodwill Training Center at the airport. (after this date this …

Calumet, Mich. – The annual Hospice Volunteer Recognition Dinner was held on Thursday, April 19 at the Michigan House Café in Calumet. Along with some education and discussion of the importance of volunteers to our hospice program, there was also laughter and a delicious meal. The dedicated and caring volunteers provided over …

A Keweenaw treatment program will soon be broadening its horizon’s as it aims to help those struggling with all types of addiction. Dawn of a New Day is a ministry that focuses on addiction recovery and while its current programs cover substance abuse related addictions, the nonprofit organization is adding …

Copper Harbor, MICH. – New reports analyzing current conditions of the Gull Rock Light Station, Manitou Island Light Station and Stannard Rock Light Station assess the history of the lights and reveal recommendations to guide future work to preserve and protect these iconic structures. Bryan Lijewski, AIA, licensed architect with …

Road work on M-38 in Houghton, Baraga and Ontonagon Counties will begin next week. The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing $2.5 million to resurface 27 miles of M-38 from the M-26/M-38 intersection east to Beartown Road. Crack sealing, drainage and shoulder improvement work is expected to begin on May …

On April 26, 2018 the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) released information that they intend to support a Facade Restoration Initiative (FRI) to support facade restoration/improvement programs in downtowns around the state. MEDC expects three communities will be chosen to administer grant funds thru their local program (DDAs, Main Street …