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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

ESCANABA — Demolition of the House of Ludington, in Escanaba, Sunday marked the end of its 162-year life. The action drew spectators who watched mostly from vehicles in the bitter weather. The House of Ludington, called the “crown jewel of Escanaba” by some, was ravaged by fire on Dec. 5, ...