HOUGHTON — After the recent uncertainty of school meals and programs being funded for Houghton Portage Township Schools (HPTS) due to the state budget being negotiated in Lansing, the district can now breathe a sigh of relief after the passing of the budget. Backup plans will not need to be ...

HANCOCK – Hancock Public Schools returned to normal operation this morning after the elementary school and middle school/high school campuses were placed on a modified shelter-in-place status Tuesday morning. In a Tuesday statement from Superintendent Chris Salani, the action was in response ...

HANCOCK — Hancock's Downtown Development Authority voted to proceed with preliminary plans for the Navy Street extension and trail. Monday's approval included $10,000 toward a topographical survey which opens the potential for future projects. After the meeting, Hancock City Manager Mary ...

MUNISING — The search for missing Alger County woman Starla Perry-Goings remains in progress, with today marking 55 days since she was last seen on Aug. 15. The 65-year-old was reported missing at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 17 by her adult children, who had requested that the Alger County ...

KEWEENAW COUNTY – An effort to replace more than 80 stolen, damaged and vandalized emergency response markers on three designated motorized trails in Keweenaw County is making progress, but still has a way to go, according to Sheriff Curt Pennala. The goal is to raise a total of $11,000 for ...

HANCOCK — With Autumn here and winter on the horizon the City of Hancock has some preparations ahead. Upcoming events were reviewed at the Hancock Downtown Development Authority meeting Monday. The city will start work on Hancock Lights the Night beginning Oct. 15. The city campground will ...