HOUGHTON — The Houghton-Portage Township School District board Monday approved the scope of work and budget for a proposed bond project of more than $23 million that would fund construction of new classrooms at the elementary school and make other improvements both there and the middle-high ...
AHMEEK — When Emily Lanhala got back to Ahmeek after a three-day drive and her first U.P. Honor Flight, it was 3 a.m. Instead of feeling ready for bed, she said, “the adrenaline kept me awake” at the end of an inspiring day. Each year, the U.P. Honor Flight brings veterans who ...
HOUGHTON — Memorial Day weekend kicks off the summer — and in Houghton, the farmer’s market season. On the downtown pier in Houghton, people will be able to look through the best in local vendors from plant starts, food and arts at the Locavore Festival. The event runs from noon to 3 ...
[This is the second in a series that examines Calumet Village’s vision for its future and its dedication to returning the village to prosperity.] CALUMET — As village officials continue updating the village Master Plan, they have continuously sought feedback from residents on their ...
PORCUPINE MOUNTAINS WILDERNESS STATE PARK — More than 100 people from agencies across the Midwest converged in Ontonagon County for a large-scale training exercise Saturday and Sunday. The training took place at the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, where rescuers found Nante ...
HANCOCK — Hancock’s general fund position and the police department budget were the main topics at a budget hearing Wednesday. The preliminary budget shown to the council Wednesday showed general fund expenditures of $3,674,072. The fund balance was projected to shrink by more than ...