HANCOCK – Two local organizations, Advocates for those without a voice everywhere (AWAVE), and Keweenaw against the Oligarchy (KATO), are working to reduce homelessness by the end of December, 2025. AWAVE and KATO are seeking donations from individuals and organizations to raise $30,000 by ...

HOUGHTON – The Houghton County Jail Committee has announced Monday, Dec. 8 as the date of its next meeting. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. in the Conference Room on the fifth floor of the Houghton County Courthouse. Among the agenda items to be discussed is a reminder of the committee’s ...

HOUGHTON — The City of Houghton will usher in the holiday season Friday with the annual Winter Wonderland event. The festive community celebration will take place from 5 - 8 p.m. on the Houghton downtown pier. This annual event will feature a variety of family-friendly activities designed to ...

ESCANABA — Republican Justin Michal is challenging incumbent Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, for the chance to represent Michigan’s First Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Bergman has had the position for five terms, since 2017. Michal, an army veteran working on a ...

HANCOCK — It’s been at least four generations since Finland achieved its independence in 1917, and this year’s observance of that courageous achievement at the Finnish American Heritage Center will put several members of the youngest generation in the spotlight. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. ...

HANCOCK — November was designated at Notional Homelessness Awareness Month and National Homeless youth Awareness Month. During the month, communities looked to increase awareness of the problem of housing insecurity and used the time to raise funds for local organizations that assist families ...