[This is the first part in a series that examines the challenges facing Keweenaw County.] KEWEENAW COUNTY — During a special meeting on Friday morning, the Keweenaw County Board unanimously approved a motion for a proposal for a dedicated millage that will appear on the November 2024 ...

HOUGHTON — Houghton could be in line for a statewide award. The city made the cut for the final four contenders for the Michigan Municipal League Community Excellence Award, City Manager Eric Waara announced. The winner will be announced at the MML’s fall convention on Mackinac Island in ...

CALUMET — A few dozen remote workers gathered to enjoy a barbecue and games Thursday night at Agassiz Park hosted by Main Street Calumet, Calumet and Laurium villages and Remote Workforce Keweenaw. The event was put on to give remote workers in the region an opportunity to meet fellow ...

Off the northeastern coast of Isle Royale National Park, a diving accident occurred Thursday afternoon, claiming the life of John Nousaine, 70, of Superior, Wisconsin. The accident took place at 1:44 p.m. while Nousaine was exploring the wreck of the Emperor on the stern section of the ...

HOUGHTON TOWNSHIP — The 118th Annual Central Church Reunion is this Sunday, July 28, with services as 9 and 11 a.m., with Pastor Larry Malloy presiding each service. The first reunion was held on July 21, 1907, three years after the church officially closed. Molloy, pastor of Bethany ...

HOUGHTON — After receiving a structural evaluation report, Houghton is considering what to do with the city parking garage near Subway on Shelden Avenue. “There’s a lot of options out there right now, and I want to stick my finger in the wind right now and see where there may be some ...