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Looking to cut the increase

MARQUETTE — State Attorney General Dana Nessel is asking state regulators to sharply reduce a proposed Upper Peninsula Power Co. electric rate increase, arguing the utility should receive no more than $9.9 million of the $17.3 million it wants. Nessel filed testimony with the Michigan ...

Celebrating Family & Freedom

CHASSELL — The posters advertising Saturday's Family Freedom Festival in Chassell, promised an "afternoon full of fun and information." Judging by the reaction of the hundreds who came to the Chassell VFW Hall, the promise was fulfilled. Sponsored by the Chassell VFW District 15 and ...

A home of their own

HOUGHTON — Members, alumnae and supporters of Alpha Delta Alpha Sorority gathered at its properties on 212 and 214 East St. in Houghton Saturday to celebrate renovations and additions to the houses. Mayor Robert Megowen helped cut the ribbon and said the ADA members have always been a ...

Taking back power

HOUGHTON, MI September 21, 2026 – This September, 103 District Rep. Betsy Coffia D-Traverse City has officially launched the Take MI Power Back Tour, an anti-corruption town hall tour. Rep. Coffia is the state legislature’s only Democratic lawmaker in the north. In a series of speaking ...

Building something special

HOUGHTON — The sound of hammers pounding nails into wood heard could be heard throughout the Portage Lake District Library Thursday evening. The reason — Local children learning how to use construction tools while building their own creations. Tree House Family Resources put on its Free ...

Difficult decisions

EAGLE RIVER — Keweenaw County’s budget constraints have compelled the board of commissioners to consider sacrificing county zoning for a seventh sheriff's department deputy. The issue comes as the board evaluates the compounding costs of public safety with a push to retain countywide ...