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The City of Houghton continues to try and encourage residents to use the curbside recycling service. Winter weather can reduce the number of people willing to participate in the program. Even so, City Manager Eric Waara says program is catching on. Waara said, “Culturally, I think people have really embraced it. …

The search is underway for a new city manager for Hancock as current manager Glenn Anderson is set to retire at the end of the year. Anderson will have served in the position for 22 years when he retires. The city council has begun the process of writing a job …

January 10, 2018 — Where are the plow trucks? With more widespread use of flashing green lights on state and local winter maintenance vehicles, Michigan drivers can spot them more easily, even during whiteout conditions. In this second winter since the Michigan Legislature passed a bill allowing public maintenance vehicles …

HOUGHTON, Mich. – Have you ever felt truly heartbroken? A broken heart can be very real. That’s why it’s so important to surround yourself with positivity in a time of sadness. Aspirus Keweenaw invites all ladies to learn about this actual medical condition, and have some fun, at the Aspiring …

HOUGHTON, MI, JANUARY 10, 2018 – – This year, in conjunction with Michigan Tech’s Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, and the 50th anniversary of the assassination of the Martin Luther King Jr., the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts and Michigan Tech’s Center for Diversity and Inclusion are proud to …

As the winter fishing season gets under way, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that fisheries staff again will be stationed at several locations throughout the state in order to interview them about their fishing trips. The DNR appreciates anglers’ cooperation in sharing feedback about their experiences, because …

While residents of the Keweenaw are getting ready for more snow, the Houghton County Road Commission is advising motorists to limit your travels over the next 24 hours and to try to stay off the roads as much as possible.   Houghton County Engineer Kevin Harju wants to remind drivers …

Another Sister March is in the works. A Women’s March was held on January 21st of last year in Washington DC, with several Sister Marches held in other cities, including locally across the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. An anniversary Sister March on the Bridge will be held on Sunday, January …

The City of Houghton is one of 22 communities that will share in $1.4 million worth of passport grants from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. These funds help communities complete critical outdoor recreation facility renovations and improvements. $75,000 will go toward renovations of the restroom and shower facilities at …

If you’re going to try to set a world record for building snowmen, you’re going to need a lot of snow. The Undergraduate Student Government at Michigan Tech is organizing such an attempt at Sherman Field on February 10th. The goal is to set the Guinness World Record for the …