HOUGHTON – Former attorney and Hancock resident Evan Andrew Dixon, 62 was sentenced to a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 40 years in prison on Monday, in Houghton County 12th Circuit Court on one count of second degree murder in the Nov. 13, 2023 shooting death of Theron Duncan, 53, ...
HOUGHTON — Downtown Houghton and Hancock were filled with Michigan Technological University students Saturday for the annual Afternoon on the Town welcome week event. Businesses, organizations, churches and more had tables throughout College and Shelden Avenues in downtown Houghton, as well ...
HOUGHTON — Following last week’s decision by the Michigan Strategic Fund to approve a $50 million infrastructure grant at the Copperwood Mine project, attention in the western Upper Peninsula is shifting from site preparation to a lack of a trained workforce. State funding secured $45 ...
HANCOCK — The Houghton County Fair celebrated its 75th year this past weekend with awards ceremonies and community celebration, entertainment and midway fun. On Friday State Representative Gregory Markkanen (R-Hancock) announced the state of Michigan recognized Fair Board member of 59 ...
HOUGHTON — After remaining vacant for several years, the renovation of the former Kirkish Furniture building in downtown Houghton is nearly complete. Houghton City Manager Eric Waara, in his report at Wednesday regular meeting of the City Council. The building, on Shelden Avenue, will ...
HOUGHTON - Isle Royale National Park has closed more tent and group campsites due to continued wolf activity. In a press release, the National Park Service said, as of yesterday (Aug. 28) and continuing until the park closes on Oct. 31, tent and group campsites and hammock use will be ...
