AHMEEK — Randee Smith, Chair of American Songbird Management and Recovery, Tuesday, announced the purchase of 17,325 acres in Keweenaw County's Allouez Township, nearly all (15,650 acres) from The Rohatyn Group (TRG). According to a press release, American Songbird is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ...

GREEN BAY – Shopko Optical, providing eye care to communities for more than 40 years, announced the opening of a new center at 901 W. Sharon Ave. in Houghton. The new location is now open providing patients with comprehensive eye care services, including eye exams, contact lens fitting, and ...

HOUGHTON – The City of Houghton is one of six Michigan communities awarded grants through the Michigan Talent Partnership Program (MTP). According to a press release from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), Houghton was awarded $3,855,000 for development of its Waterfront ...

ADAMS TOWNSHIP – Backcountry Village (BCV), on Old M-26 near South Range, is hosting a Freestyle show and ride out, Saturday. The event is free and open to the public. Marc Fanchi, co-owner of BCV said the event is presented by Pat’s Motorsports, in Rockland. The all-day event is intended ...

BARAGA — As actions by federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers continues to dominate headlines nationally, concern is growing in Indian Country. Last week, Everett Ekdahl, Jr. president of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, issued a statement regarding recent ICE activity. ...