CALUMET — The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has released its annual visitor spending impact report, showing continued positive growth for Houghton and Keweenaw Counties in 2024. This new data reinforces tourism's role as a key economic driver for the region, supporting ...

MARQUETTE — The Upper Peninsula Labor Hall of Fame will welcome its newest members at ceremonies next month.On Nov. 1, trade unionists, family and friends will gather to induct International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers member and business manager, Tom Hogan and former AFSCME ...

ESCANABA — Bark River Knives is a manufacturer in Delta County whose products are sold around North America and to Europe through five distributors, including one based in Marinette, Wis. Business founder and co-owner Michael (“Mike”) Stewart said Bark River Knives is a brand known for ...

HOUGHTON — Copper Country Ford of Houghton, has joined the Ford Motor Company as it expands Ford Building Together, the company’s new community initiative, to increase impact around the world while continuing to meet local needs. The initiative brings together the power of Ford, combining ...

MARQUETTE – Houghton native Jamey Markham will assume the position of President and CEO of Range Bank in December of 2026, following the retirement of current President and CEO Roxanne Daust after 28 years of leadership and service. Markham is currently the bank's Chief Lending Officer and ...

ESCANABA — Upper Peninsula State Bank President and CEO David Williams has been awarded the “Best of Community Banking Award” for 2025 from the Community Bankers of Michigan (CBM). Williams will be recognized at the CBM Annual Convention & Expo on September 10-12 in Traverse City. ...