Recent Updates

First ‘Artist in Residence’ For 2017-18 Season Named at Porkies

The Friends of the Porkies has announced that Mark Jenzen, creator of the world’s first-ever high-resolution LED Virtual Sky, will arrive in mid-month for a two-week artist’s residency at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Jenzen is the first artist-in-residency recipient announced for the 2017-18 season at the park. Earlier this …

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Deputies Help Two People Escape House Fire

Two people are safe after being helped out of their burning residence in Kearsarge. The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to the call of a structure fire just before 1:30 this morning on Second Street. Deputies helped the two residents get out the house. The fire was put …

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Having Fun With Health & Safety

When it comes to your health, the folks at UP Health System—Portage know how to have a good time. The 9th annual Health and Safety Fair was held Saturday at their campus in Hancock. Kids got to enjoy a strider bike course and have a stuffed animal treated with a …

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