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Raising concerns!

HANCOCK — Porvoo Park can be a great place to relax by the waterfront, let children play, or listen to a Canal Rock Friday night concert. However, the invasive plant spotted knapweed was spotted in Porvoo Park by Department of Public Works (DPW) employees. DPW Manager John Erickson said ...

Back to square one

HOUGHTON – In response to an official request from the village of Laurium that the Houghton County Board of Commissioners address the question regarding a Final Order for the annexation of the property of the George Gipp Recreational Arena, Commissioner Glenn Anderson said Laurium will have ...

No new information

HOUGHTON – The Houghton County Prosecutor’s Office says it has heard nothing from the Michigan State Police regarding a vehicular crash in Osceola Township on Aug. 4 that left two South Carolina motorcyclists dead. Dan Helmer, prosecuting attorney, said his office has not received or seen ...

In the jury’s hands

MARQUETTE — The prosecution and defense presented their final arguments Tuesday before the jury began deliberation in the Julie Boxley murder trial. Boxley is charged with one count of felony murder and one count of 1st degree arson and is accused of setting fire to 175 Silver St., in ...

Taking it to the people

HANCOCK — The newly formed Hancock District Library Board met at the Hancock Library Monday for its first official meeting. The board approved finalizing the millage proposal, planned how to educate the public and elected officers. Newly appointed Board President Carolyn Dekker said she ...

Higher Love closes

HOUGHTON – Higher Love Cannabis Company announced Monday the closing of five of its nine Upper Peninsula location, including the Houghton store on U.S. 41, in Portage Township. In a Monday press release, Higher Love, headquartered in Marquette, said Sunday, August 9, 2026, was the final day ...