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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Stanton opens Twilight semifinals with win
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Dear Annie
Dear Annie: I am 16 and met a girl while visiting relatives over summer…
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor
Navy Street Extension Saga seems to be heating up Editor, The Hancock City Manager at one time was heard to say something to the effect of excusing herself from decision making on the Navy Street extension issue. However even now, the Mayor, Hancock City Council and DDA Members seemed to have all lost their…
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Letters to the editor
Letters to the editor
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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…