HOUGHTON — After remaining vacant for several years, the renovation of the former Kirkish Furniture building in downtown Houghton is nearly complete. Houghton City Manager Eric Waara, in his report at Wednesday regular meeting of the City Council. The building, on Shelden Avenue, will ...
HOUGHTON - Isle Royale National Park has closed more tent and group campsites due to continued wolf activity. In a press release, the National Park Service said, as of yesterday (Aug. 28) and continuing until the park closes on Oct. 31, tent and group campsites and hammock use will be ...
KEWEENAW COUNTY – Local law enforcement along with the Coast Guard are investigating the discovery of an unmanned kayak on Lake Superior. At approximately 11 a.m. Friday, the Sheriff’s Office issued a public safety notice announcing it had located a blue and white recreational kayak afloat ...
HOUGHTON — U.S. Assistant Secretary of Energy Audrey Robertson will visit Michigan Technological University on Tuesday for a campus visit focused on critical minerals, workforce development and Michigan Tech's role in advancing U.S. energy priorities. Robertson leads the U.S. Department of ...
HOUGHTON — The Portage Lake District Library Board will undergo changes within the next month. At its regular meeting Wednesday, the board's Vice President Jennifer Donovan, announced she will step down from the board after the meeting. Donovan has served on the library board since 2010 ...
LAURIUM — Village officials are getting the George Gipp Ice Arena set for the upcoming ice skating season with an increased number of rental skates and a new skate sharpener. Last year, Laurium Village Manager Ian Lewis announced a new ice skate rental program during public skating hours. ...
