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Stuff the Bus!

HOUGHTON — Once again this year, the Copper Country Angel Mission (CCAM) along with The Salvation Army (TSA) are teaming up to help eligible local families prepare for the upcoming school year by with the "Stuff the Bus" program. According to a press release, once again donations can be made ...

In other action

HOUGHTON — Before Tuesday's contentious public comment period at the Houghton County Board of Commissioners, the board hosted two public hearings, heard updates from two organizations and approved a resolution expanding emergency medical services. The jail committee was another topic of ...

Invest UP receives EPA grant

HOUGHTON – Invest UP, the lead regional economic organization for the Upper Peninsula, has been selected to receive a $1 million Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Assessment Coalition Grant to support redevelopment in the Western U.P. The grant is to conduct Phase I and Phase ...

Events and opportunities

July 14 • Houghton Farmer's Market, 3 - 6 p.m. Houghton Downtown Pier. Features local fresh produce, baked goods, and handcrafted items. • Mohawk Park Concert, 6 - 8 p.m. Mohawk Park. Music by Jay McKenzie and Terry Hillstrom. • Covington Pavilion Concert, 7 p.m. Covington Township multi purpose building. Music by Wing Nuts July 15 • Gas Train Rides, noon- 4 p.m. Houghton County Historical Museum, Lake Linden. Take a ride on the gas train at the Houghton County Historical Museum in Lake Linden every Wednesday through September from noon until 4 p.m. Tickets are available at ...

Dear Annie

Dear Annie: I am a 31-year-old woman, and I've been with my boyfriend for five years. We've been talking about marriage for the past two years — talking about it and talking about it. Every time it comes up, it's positive. He tells me he can't wait to marry me. But Annie, the proposal still ...