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Making progress
HOUGHTON — The new development on 902 College Ave., headed by Houghton based Moyle Construction, is making steady progress on the construction of a new UP State Bank building, as well as housing at Franklin Square, says City Manager, Eric Waara. According to Waara, the new bank building ...
Murder trial update
ESCANABA – The murder trial of Tavaris Jackson entered its second week Monday in Delta County Circuit Court in Escanaba. Jurors heard testimony from two expert witnesses, including a forensic anthropologist and a specialist in intelligence analysis and cellphone data interpretation. Jessica ...
Mixed signals
DORAL, FL — President Donald Trump on Monday told House Republicans, who were gathered in Florida for a policy retreat, that he expects the war in Iran will wrap up “quickly,” though he didn’t give a specific date or detail exactly what he wants to do before ending the hostilities. ...
STR growth not entirely positive
HOUGHTON — The short-term rental (STR) economy in Houghton and Keweenaw counties experienced exceptional year-over-year (YoY) growth from 2024 to 2025, according to a newly-released report by Visit Keweenaw. Generating nearly $16.9 million in revenue in 2025, the region drastically ...
Something stinks
LANSING — For many residents and visitors alike, the State of Michigan conjures images of abundant fresh water and sprawling Great Lakes summed up by the state’s two-word tagline: Pure Michigan. While environmental advocates have long fought to preserve the health and quality of those ...






