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CSC suspect appears in court

HOUGHTON — The criminal sexual conduct case of a 73-year old Chassell man is headed to Circuit Court. James Lawrence Schultz is charged with 3rd degree CSC, distributing/capturing disturbing images of an unclothed person and using a computer to commit a crime. Schultz appeared in court ...

Wildfires closer to containment

CRAIG LAKE — Recent rainfall and cooler weather conditions have allowed firefighters to establish initial containment perimeters on two active wildfires in Baraga and Marquette counties. Updated mapping shows the blazes have consumed a combined 1,018 acres. According to a Wednesday morning ...

County adopts resolution on plate reader regulations

HOUGHTON — The Houghton County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to adopt a resolution urging state lawmakers to finalize regulatory boundaries on automated surveillance networks before local contracts are considered. During its October meeting Tuesday, the Board approved Resolution #26-28, ...

Making a difference

HOUGHTON — Nearly 700 Michigan Tech students are registered to help their community Saturday. Michigan Tech will again take part in the national "Make a Difference Day" Oct. 24 at Michigan Tech will send those students to over 70 community partners for lawn care, trail maintenance, light ...

Hearing scheduled on UPPCO plan

LANSING — The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) has issued a revised notice of hearing for the Upper Peninsula Power Company’s (UPPCO) proposed 2027 Power Supply Cost Recovery (PSCR) plan. The public hearing is scheduled for Nov. 10, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern time. The ...

After the fire

LAURIUM – On a cool, drizzly Monday afternoon, dozens of people gathered inside the new Department of Public Works (DPW) building in Laurium to watch the ribbon cutting ceremony. Ian Lewis, Village Manager for Laurium, started the ceremonies off. “First, I want to say a thank you to ...