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The National Honor Society at Houghton High School will host a blood drive from noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 12 at the High School between the High School and Middle School gyms. Those interested in donating should enter through Door 1, or the big glass entrance, located at the front of the school ...

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The Jail Committee meeting will be held in the Conference Room on the 5th floor of the Houghton County Courthouse, 401 E. Houghton Avenue, Houghton Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. According to a release from County Clerk Jennifer Kelly, a Microsoft Teams has been set up for those who ...

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The Carnegie Museum's building will be closed for construction until Tuesday Dec. 9. The building will be closed while they modernize its 1908 water closet. While the building is closed, staff will still be working, so look for information coming soon to reserve your gingerbread kits. Thank ...

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ONTONAGON — U.P. Michigan Works! announced the new location for the Ontonagon office will be 426 River St.effective Nov. 10. Operations will begin immediately and U.P. Michigan Works! services will continue for Ontonagon County residents, but the office is no longer accepting walk-in and ...

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Grace Lutheran Church in South Range will hold a reunion Reunion Sunday, at the Church 45476 M-26, South Range. Join them for festive worship at 11 a.m. followed by fellowship enjoying hamburgers, hotdogs, salads, cake and more goodies. Mingle with past and present Grace members reminisce ...

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Lift bridge lane closures HOUGHTON - Crews from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be performing routine bridge inspections on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge Monday. These inspections will require lane closures. Drivers should expect intermittent single-lane closures on the ...