HOUGHTON — Two Democrats are vying for the chance to unseat incumbent Republican Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, in the 1st District House of Representatives race. Dana Ferguson and Linda O’Dell are running in the Democratic primary Aug. 4. Ferguson, of Marquette, is a third-generation ...
HOUGHTON — A Houghton County Corrections officer with the Houghton County Sheriff’s Office received a plaque for a lifesaving award for saving the life of a small child. On the morning of June 30, 2020, Sheriff’s Officer Al Huhta, Corrections Officer Work Crew Supervisor, was working ...
HOUGHTON — A Houghton Planning Commission did not send a proposed ordinance on a downtown business district to the City Council after numerous residents said the proposed height restrictions were too generous. The ordinance would create a Central Business Overlay District between Bridge ...
HOUGHTON — A July 28 personal injury Accident (PIA) occurred on Shelden Avenue that sent a motorcyclist to the hospital. At approximately 1:23 p.m. Tuesday, officers from the Houghton Police Department responded to a car/motorcycle on the U.S.41/M-26 exchange, just off the south end of the ...
The local chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood awarded its 2020 Program for Continuing Education (PCE) Grant to Nadine Sikora of Houghton. Sikora, a 2019 Michigan Technological University graduate in Sports and Fitness Management, will use the award this fall when she begins the Master’s Degree ...
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) today announced important next steps to improve the safety of state-regulated dams throughout Michigan. EGLE is expected to soon hire a senior environmental engineer to act as a third inspector in its Dam Safety Program, an ...
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) continues to receive multiple reports of consumers receiving unsolicited packages of seeds in the mail that appear to be sent from China and other countries. MDARD is currently working with the United States ...
L’ANSE — Three primary candidates are ready and awaiting the results of Tuesday’s election in Baraga County. Burt Mason, Lyle Olsen and Cindy Larson are all running for the Republican nomination to the Baraga County Commissioner seat currently occupied by Bill Menge. Menge has decided not ...
HANCOCK — The two candidates for Houghton County sheriff faced off in a debate at the Hancock Beach Tuesday hosted by the Houghton County Republican Party. Sheriff Brian McLean is running against Steve Laux, a recently retired Michigan State Police trooper, in the Aug. 4 Republican ...
LANSING – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-160 and Executive Order 2020-161, amending Michigan’s Safe Start Order and issuing revised workplace safeguards. Under the Safe Start Order, starting July 31, statewide indoor gatherings will be limited to 10 people and ...
LANSING — Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Robert Gordon issued an Emergency Order on July 29, reinforcing Executive Orders 2020-160 and 2020-161 and allowing for civil fines of up to $1,000 and referral to licensing agencies for violations. This new order ...
Voters can safely cast their ballots in Michigan’s statewide primary election on Aug. 4 to determine candidates at the local, state and federal levels for the general election on Nov. 3. The Aug. 4 primary election has a partisan section and voters should only vote in one party section. ...
LANSING — Today, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-159 to allow Michigan’s colleges and universities to proceed with converting large spaces for instruction without approval or inspection. “Our college students and educators have made tremendous sacrifices over the past four ...
HOUGHTON — Houghton will host a presentation on a recently completed study of parking in the downtown on Aug. 5. The study was conducted by Walker Consultants, a firm that conducted site visits, conducted an online survey and held forums with local residents and business owners in May. ...
The Houghton-Keweenaw County 4-H Program is excited to announce the presentation of the annual Houghton-Keweenaw County 4-H Senior Scholarship to Noah Bach of Houghton. We congratulate Noah for his active participation in 4-H and outstanding application that highlighted the positive impact that ...
HANCOCK — There is a position available to serve on the City of Hancock Planning Commission. This term will expire on Feb. 15, 2023. Interested candidates must be a resident of the City of Hancock or own real property within the City limits. The commission meets the fourth Monday of every ...
Upper Peninsula Lions are reaching out to help families with children who are battling cancer. Two fundraisers have raised more than $15,500—all of which will go directly to assist families. Graymont Community and Economic Development Fund announced on Tuesday, July 28, that it is awarding ...
LANSING — To protect employees, customers and communities from the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) launched a State Emphasis Program (SEP) focused on retail, restaurant, bar and service industry establishments that addresses ...
LANSING — The Coronavirus crisis has created record unemployment across the country and a complicated employment landscape in Michigan. Now more than ever, Michigan workers who possess advanced skills will be better positioned to get and keep higher-paying and more stable jobs. To that end, ...
LANSING - Across the United States, people have been reporting receiving unsolicited packages containing seeds from China in the mail. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is warning residents who receive these packages not to open or plant the seeds. The seeds ...