HOUGHTON — An 18-year old Laurium man pleaded no contest to an amended fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct charge in 12th Circuit Court Wednesday. The alleged incidents took place over a two-year period from Aug. 2022 until Aug. 2024, according to Judge Brittany Bulleit. Linkin Benjamin ...
HANCOCK — One proposed Navy Street development ran into another issue at Monday’s Hancock Planning Commission meeting. Developer and Planning Commissioner Andy Lahti’s zoning application on behalf of JS Stringer was not approved, falling on a 2-3 vote. Lahti’s parcel is on the opposite ...
HOUGHTON — The Houghton City Council was updated on some positive additions to the downtown at its meeting Wednesday. In a presentation to the council, City Manager Eric Waara outlined ongoing and future projects that came about as the result of Houghton receiving a Michigan Talent ...
HANCOCK — The Finlandia Art Gallery has opened its autumn exhibition at the Finnish American Heritage Center at 435 Quincy Street in Hancock. The display marks part of Hancock’s ongoing designation as the 2026 Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture. The current group exhibition features ...
CALUMET – With the election just around the corner, one thing that will not be on the ballot is a millage request for the Village of Calumet. The extra operating millage set to expire in 2026 was expected to be up for a renewal vote. Village Manager Megan Haselden said all the paperwork had ...
HANCOCK — Copper Shores Community Health Foundation hosted a two-day ASIST Suicide Prevention Training this week at UP Health Systems — Portage Hospital. The training was aimed at educating the community on what to do when someone is showing signs of wanting to commit suicide. Outreach ...
