HOUGHTON — At its regular meeting Wednesday, the Houghton City Council heard an update on the Bridge Street resurfacing project, approved the addition of a new fire fighter, made some last minute budget adjustments and learned the circus is coming to town. The project, which began Monday, ...

L’ANSE — Flooding in downtown L’Anse Wednesday afternoon prompted multiple responses from village officials. L’Anse put out a notice at 4 p.m. on Facebook Wednesday warning people to stay away from Linden Creek, an hour later it announced the closure of the waterfront and beach. ...

HANCOCK — After several budget work sessions and council meetings leading up to Wednesday evening, the Hancock City Council passed budget for fiscal year 2026-27. It also passed millage rates for the general fund, fire department, police department and recreation. Council approved the ...

HOUGHTON — The Portage Lake District Library Board of Directors met Wednesday evening to discuss the recent $30,000 Hancock Public Schools budgeted Monday for Hancock. The PLDL board also adopted a budget for next fiscal year. Board President Sylvia Matthews attended Hancock's School Board ...

HOUGHTON — The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Tuesday more than $1.5 million in grants have been issued through the MEDC's Match on Main program. Two Houghton businesses were listed as recipients. Rhythm Bike Shop and Armando’s ...

HANCOCK — In a joint statement Wednesday, Keweenaw Financial Corp. and Range Financial Corp. today announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement. In a move to enhance product offerings, customer convenience and shareholder value, Superior National Bank and Range Bank are ...