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HOUGHTON — After nearly two months, the resurfacing project on Houghton's Bridge Street is almost completed. In his report to the City Council at Wednesday's regular meeting, Houghton City Manager Eric Waara said he expects…

Not just a spring problem

HANCOCK — Tick season primarily begins in the early spring after thawing, however, people and pets are still at risk…

In plain language

HOUGHTON – Houghton County Jail Committee Co-Chair Faith Morrison proposed a resolution to define the November $28 million jail bond…

UP rent study launched

ESCANABA — InvestUP has launched the Upper Peninsula Rent Study in partnership with three of the U.P.’s regional planning organizations,…

Land transfer nearing completion

KEWEENAW COUNTY – The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) are preparing to finalize a 4,500-acre…

Raising concerns!

HANCOCK — Porvoo Park can be a great place to relax by the waterfront, let children play, or listen to…

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Almost back to normal

HOUGHTON — After nearly two months, the resurfacing project on Houghton's Bridge Street is…

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Dear Annie

Dear Annie: I've been married to a wonderful man for 30 years. His family…

Did/will you travel on a vacation this summer?

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the editor

Filling holes Dear Editor: This letter is to fill in some "holes" left by your "Summer Happenings" section in the Saturday, June 25 edition. Keweenaw Week is sponsored by the Copper Country Rock and Mineral Club each year. Mineral Days was run by Michigan Tech, and has not been active for some time. They…

Editorial

The meaning of the Fourth of July

Each July 4, Americans both at home and abroad, gather to celebrate. Under skies ablaze with fireworks, on streets lined with youngsters waiting for candy from passing floats or simply standing with family in front of grills smelling of seared burgers and hot dogs, we celebrate. We celebrate and remember the formation of a…

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Obituaries

Karen Swykert

MOHAWK — Karen J. Swykert, 83, a resident of Mohawk, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at UP Health System - Portage following a short illness. Karen was born on November 11, 1942, in Renfro Valley, Kentucky, to the late Grover and Caroline (Morelli) Cooley. She was raised in Dearborn, Michigan, where she…