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Work at Houghton-Portage Township Schools that is part of the bond passed by voters is set to begin. That’s the word from the latest newsletter released Monday by the school, which says they are planning and ordering all the materials needed for the renovation and update. The construction will start …

HOUGHTON/HANCOCK — The Michigan Department of Transportation will be conducting routine detailed inspections of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge beginning on Monday, May 14th. Intermittent lane closures and frequent opening of the bridge will be required from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Closures will affect vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle traffic. …

Hancock- Registration is now open for summer art classes at the Copper Country Community Arts Center. There is a an exciting variety of classes, programs, and camps this summer, including free programs for 8th-12th grade students. Classes include metal casting, lost wax bronze casting, writing, watercolor painting, letterpress printing, clay, …

[Hancock, MI] The Portage Health Foundation (PHF) released their first of three Community Recreational Facilities and Resources RFP this past January. The intention of these grants was to support projects that will have an impact on community health and wellness while addressing the systemic health needs and risk factors of …

The Portage Lake District Library will host Michigan Technological University’s Safety, Technology and Attention Lab while they conduct a research study titled “Attitudes Toward Technology” on Wednesday, May 16, at 1:00 p.m. and again at 2:00 p.m. The Safety, Technology and Attention Lab is looking for people who are 55 …

Local DJ John Carroll from 97.7 The Wolf raised money for charity this weekend as he joined over 400 athletes who competed in the Red Bull 400 Copper Peak Competition. Carroll said, “We are running up Copper Peak for DDIY, Don’t Do It Yourself. It’s an organization in Houghton that helps …

Former Hancock Mayor Barry Givens is the city council’s selection to be the new city manager. Givens was chosen from four candidates who interviewed for the position on Saturday. The decision to extend the offer to Givens was reached unanimously by the council, with At Large Councilman Joe Bauman having …

Diabetes PATH, or Personal Action Toward Health, is a self-management workshop aimed at empowering people to take an active role in managing diabetes. Over the course of 6 weeks, participants learn strategies to help them deal with difficult emotions, how to develop a healthy eating and exercise plan, goal setting …

Houghton MI Skatepark is holding its third annual art auction at Keweenaw Brewing Company. They’re auctioning off work from local artists made on skateboard decks provided by Quincy Woodwrights. The public is invited to the free event on Thursday, May 17th to browse and bid on these items. The silent …

As Memorial Day weekend is approaching, spring cleanup efforts are underway in the Keweenaw. Volunteers will be spending the next two weekends clearing trails in preparation for the upcoming mountain bike season. Experience the Keweenaw is just a couple of weeks away, and before those trails can be ridden, they …