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Second annual Puppy Parade is April 27

HOUGHTON — On Wednesday, April 27, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dial Help will host the second annual Puppy Parade for Sexual Assault Awareness at Kestner Park on the waterfront in Houghton. The event is free and open to the public. “We would love to have you pledge your support to survivors of sexual assault and abuse and walk with your pup at the same time,” Sexual Assault Services Coordinator Paige Setter-Hallwachs said. “Last year was an amazing first event, and this year should be even better.” In addition to the live event on April 27, the event’s course will be open ...

Volunteer emergency services grant program is back in 2022

HANCOCK — Portage Health Foundation (PHF) is proud to announce a grant opportunity for volunteer emergency services providers, such as fire departments and first responders, located in and serving Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw or Ontonagon counties is back for 2022. PHF has made $40,000 available with up to $5,000 available per grant with a 50 percent match requirement. To be considered for an emergency service grant, a proposal must have the grant recipient paying 50 percent of the costs, up to allocation amount, the department must be registered with the State Fire Marshall’s ...

Bridgefest 2022 encourages vendors to rent space

HOUGHTON — Food vendors and non-food vendors are invited to apply/register to sell their products to the public on Friday, June 17, 2022, and Saturday, June 18, 2022, as part of the Bridgefest 2022 festivities. Registration forms and detailed information are available online at www.bridgefestfun.com. Food vendors may apply now and will be notified of their acceptance after review by the Bridgefest committee and paying their vendor registration fee. Food vendors may choose to apply for spaces both inside and/or outside the Ray Kestner Waterfront Park. The spaces are first come, first ...

Mobile food pantry in Ontonagon on Wednesday

ONTONAGON — On Wednesday at noon, a mobile food pantry will be hosted at Ontonagon Village Fire Hall. The event will provide a variety of foods, including fresh produce and dairy items, to approximately 300 families on a first-come, first-served basis.  The mobile food pantry is funded by Portage Health Foundation (PHF) in partnership with Ontonagon Area Schools. Feeding America West Michigan is delivering the food with a semi-truck coming to Ontonagon from downstate Michigan. The fire hall is located at 315 River Street. “The struggles for many in our community have been very ...

American Pickers tv show looking for collectors

The American Pickers are excited to return to Michigan! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in May 2022.American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them. As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, the Pickers are on a mission to recycle and ...

Drinking water advisory continues

Drinking Water Advisory Continues Houghton County – Boil Water Advisory Houghton County – Due to a water main break and pressure loss of the water system in Adams Township, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for customers that are supplied with municipal drinking water from Adams Township. The following areas are currently under the boil water advisory: • Atlantic Mine • City of Hancock • Quincy Hill area of Franklin Township • Portage Township (M-26, Green Acres Road, ...