Good conversations
HOUGHTON — The Houghton City Council met in regular session Wednesday, and while the council didn't take action on many items, considerable time was spent discussing a few issues both with members of the public and among themselves. The future of the popular Pewablic Street Community ...
Down to one lane
CHASSELL — The Sturgeon River bridge on U.S. 41 south of Chassell will undergo repairs starting Aug. 3 running thru Oct. 23, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced Thursday. Superior Region Media Representative Dan Weingarten said the repairs are routine and will extend ...
Funding the future
HOUGHTON — Michigan Technological University has learned that funding for its Center for Convergence and Innovation (CCI) was included in the State of Michigan’s fiscal year 2026-2027 education budget signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer Tuesday. State Representative Greg Markkanen ...
Take a look
EAGLE RIVER – The draft of the Keweenaw County Master Plan is now available for review. The plan will help guide future decisions on land use, housing, recreation, transportation, natural resources, and economic development throughout the county. Bob Pokorski, vice chairman the county ...
Brayden McMillan sentenced
HOUGHTON — A 24-year old Houghton County man was sentenced up to five years in prison in 12th Circuit Court Wednesday for concealing a weapon in his vehicle. Brayden McMillan was arrested by Laurium Village Police in May and pleaded guilty to the charge. According to Judge Brittany ...