AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Houghton Michigan. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/houghton-mi 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/houghton-mi https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 14 May 2024 17:24:14 -0500 Washington, D.C. – Today, the leadership of the Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations, U.S. Representatives Brenda L. Lawrence (D, https://www.americantowns.com/news/cochairs-of-the-bipartisan-congressional-caucus-on-blackjewish-relations-condemn-antisemitic-social-media-posts-from-kanye-west-31480167-houghton-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cochairs-of-the-bipartisan-congressional-caucus-on-blackjewish-relations-condemn-antisemitic-social-media-posts-from-kanye-west-31480167-houghton-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) announced that their bipartisan bill, the National Heritage Area https://www.americantowns.com/news/stabenow-peters-announce-senate-passage-of-bipartisan-legislation-to-support-motorcities-national-heritage-area-31510521-houghton-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/stabenow-peters-announce-senate-passage-of-bipartisan-legislation-to-support-motorcities-national-heritage-area-31510521-houghton-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Schedule: January 28, 2023 10:00 a.m: Snow Volleyball at Recreational Sports Fields (Softball, Baseball)     3:30 p.m: Curling at https://www.americantowns.com/news/michigan-tech-winter-carnival-2023-31521807-houghton-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/michigan-tech-winter-carnival-2023-31521807-houghton-mi.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Assessment will Help Inform Solutions to Ensure Federal Contractors are Working in the Best Interest of Taxpayers WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. https://www.americantowns.com/news/peters-calls-on-gao-to-assess-potential-national-security-risks-and-conflicts-of-interest-posed-by-consulting-firms-that-contract-with-us-and-chinese-governments-31525059-houghton-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/peters-calls-on-gao-to-assess-potential-national-security-risks-and-conflicts-of-interest-posed-by-consulting-firms-that-contract-with-us-and-chinese-governments-31525059-houghton-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow reintroduced her bipartisan bill to increase seniors’ access to behavioral health https://www.americantowns.com/news/senator-stabenow-introduces-bipartisan-bill-to-increase-seniors-access-to-behavioral-health-services-31552093-houghton-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/senator-stabenow-introduces-bipartisan-bill-to-increase-seniors-access-to-behavioral-health-services-31552093-houghton-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LANSING, Mich.-- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed April 6, 2023, as Opening Day in Michigan to celebrate the kickoff of the Detroit Tigers https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-kicks-off-opening-day-in-michigan-31559950-houghton-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-kicks-off-opening-day-in-michigan-31559950-houghton-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 It’s back and we’re excited! The 11th Annual Keweenaw Brewfest will be held on Saturday, August 19 at the City of Houghton’s newly https://www.americantowns.com/news/keweenaw-brewfest-2023-31575390-houghton-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/keweenaw-brewfest-2023-31575390-houghton-mi.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! June 15-18, 2023 Get ready to celebrate the 63rd Anniversary of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge, right here in https://www.americantowns.com/news/63rd-annual-bridgefest-31580580-houghton-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/63rd-annual-bridgefest-31580580-houghton-mi.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 This year's Theme is: Fairy Tales from Around the World The Parade of Nations will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 11:00 am Student and https://www.americantowns.com/news/parade-of-nations-and-multicultural-food-festival-2023-31609884-houghton-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/parade-of-nations-and-multicultural-food-festival-2023-31609884-houghton-mi.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The 41 North Film Festival showcases award-winning independent films and filmmakers from around the region, country, and world. Its mission is to https://www.americantowns.com/news/41-north-film-festival-2023-31621496-houghton-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/41-north-film-festival-2023-31621496-houghton-mi.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Schedule January 1, 2024 12:01 am :Month-Long Statue Building Begins - Michigan Tech Campus January 8, 2024 8:00 am : All-Nighter Applications https://www.americantowns.com/news/michigan-tech-winter-carnival-2024-31641024-houghton-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/michigan-tech-winter-carnival-2024-31641024-houghton-mi.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 In 2022, Governor Whitmer is making the largest investment in state roads and bridges in Michigan’s history  Lansing, MI?– On May https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-two-bridges-repaired-and-reopened-to-traffic-in-macomb-and-jackson-counties-under-rebuilding-mi-bridges-program-31366849-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-two-bridges-repaired-and-reopened-to-traffic-in-macomb-and-jackson-counties-under-rebuilding-mi-bridges-program-31366849-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Various state departments and attorney general take steps to support parents and tackle shortage head-on as governor calls Abbott leadership to offer https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-coordinates-statewide-response-to-baby-formula-shortage-31366866-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-coordinates-statewide-response-to-baby-formula-shortage-31366866-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Michigan had fastest small business job growth in 23 years, added 170,000 jobs in first three quarters  Lansing, MI – On May 16th, https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-whitmer-announces-new-data-showing-record-small-business-growth-31367531-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-whitmer-announces-new-data-showing-record-small-business-growth-31367531-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 In 2022, Gov. Whitmer is making the largest investment in state roads and bridges in Michigan’s history  Lansing, MI -- Governor https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-continues-to-fix-roads-and-bridges-with-projects-starting-from-may-16th-in-calhoun-cheboygan-delta-leelanau-marquette-and-menominee-counties-31367543-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-continues-to-fix-roads-and-bridges-with-projects-starting-from-may-16th-in-calhoun-cheboygan-delta-leelanau-marquette-and-menominee-counties-31367543-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500