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Heroes on ice

SAGOLA — Five individuals received awards Monday at a Michigan Department of Natural Resources meeting at the Sagola Township Sportsmen's Club in Dickinson County. Michigan Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officers Jennifer Lehto (Hanson) and Zach Painter, Michigan State Police ...

Jail not in bad shape …

HOUGHTON – Aside of needing roof repairs, the Houghton County Jail building is structurally sound and could be converted to other uses, possibly offices and storage, said County Commissioner Roy Britz. During the Sharon Avenue & Jail Property Use Committee meeting on January 29, ...

High ROI

HOUGHTON – Last Monday, Michigan Tech News reported Michigan Technological University generated over $972 million in total economic impact during fiscal year 2024, calling it “a significant contribution to a robust public university ecosystem in Michigan that delivers exceptionally high ...

On ice training

HOUGHTON – What many traveling over the Portage Lift Bridge Tuesday morning thought was a dramatic on-ice rescue, turned out to be important, however a bit less dramatic ... an on-ice training session What appeared to be two injured people needing rescue near the Portage Lake Lift Bridge ...

Keeping their posts

KEWEENAW COUNTY – The Keweenaw County Board of Commissioners has retained the same officers as last year. The Board conducted its annual organizational meeting before its regular January meeting Don Piche was elected as Chairman in 2025 for two years, 2025-2026. Chairman Piche opened the ...