Gov. Snyder declares second disaster for Houghton County
LANSING — On Wednesday Governor Rick Snyder declared a second state of disaster for Houghton County after heavy rainfall and widespread flooding on July 12…
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USDA donates $900K to Houghton Co. water systems
HOUGHTON CO. — The United States Department of Agriculture donated $14 million to nine different infrastructure projects throughout the state to upgrade water systems. $900,000 of…
Rebuilding the Keweenaw Trail System
HOUGHTON COUNTY — With many uncertainties still surround the derivative effects from the Father’s Day Flood in Houghton County, one area of repair that is…
1 Million Cups Presentation
HOUGHTON — Keweenaw business people offered their input and expertise today as two entrepreneurs presented their ideas and business plans at the monthly 1 million…
Sharon Avenue reopening soon
HOUGHTON — As more and more roadways become accessible in Houghton County, motorists may once again be able to travel down a familiar stretch of…
Contrast Coffee to open shops in Hancock, Iron Mountain
One of the Upper Peninsula’s specialty coffee shops is expanding in the near future. Contrast Coffee will be opening up two shops later this year…
Senator Peters Assesses Flood Damage
HOUGHTON — Is federal help on the way for flood victims of Houghton County? Initial assessments indicate that FEMA requirements were not met to provide federal…
3rd Annual Dam Jam Shows Record Attendance
CALUMET — Despite intermittent rain showers over the weekend, record attendance was reported in Calumet as many came to show their love of music and…
Chris Sturzl Named 2018 Chef of the Year
ATLANTIC MINE — Although he’s retired, Atlantic Mine resident Chris Sturzl spends most of his time working preparing meals throughout the Keweenaw Peninsula. Sturzl got…
Emergency Distribution Center Relocating
PORTAGE TWP. — A few months ago this location was being considered for a potential Marijuana grow. After Portage Township officials decided not to permit that…