HOUGHTON — The man accused of setting a July fire that killed four people in downtown Hancock said the apartment building would burn down within three days on the night of the fire, witnesses said i... » Full Story

HOUGHTON — After nearly four decades with the Houghton-Portage Township School District, Superintendent Bill Polkinghorne announced his impending retirement at Monday’s school board meeting. » Full Story

HANCOCK — Thanksgiving dinner is one of the biggest events of the year for Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly, with the help of 350 volunteer. » Full Story

HOUGHTON — David Crowley, director of the middle and high school drama program for Houghton-Portage Township Schools, was honored by the school board at its regular meeting Monday nigh. » Full Story

HOUGHTON — More than 16 billion cards, letters and packages will be mailed this holiday season, and employees of the United States Postal Service are getting ready for the onslaught. » Full Story

L’ANSE — Carrie Meyer made the move from high school principal at Wakefield-Marenisco to L’Anse, and last week she noticed a difference she wasn’t quite expecting; more than double the attendance at... » Full Story

HOUGHTON — Mineral mining in the Upper Peninsula is one of the few industries employing large numbers of people, and proponents of a Michigan ballot initiative currently being circulated say it will... » Full Story

HOUGHTON — After a half-week of preparations, the executive chef at Michigan Technological University sat down to eat Saturday night in the Memorial Union Building Ballroom. » Full Story

HOUGHTON — As people weaved in and out of aisles of handmade arts and crafts, Barb Maronen carved mini-Santas out of wood and sat and watched people marvel at her completed work on shelves. » Full Story

HOUGHTON — The familiar ring of a bell signifies just one thing — the holiday season is fast approaching. » Full Story