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HOUGHTON – The Houghton County Prosecutor’s Office says it has heard nothing from the Michigan State Police regarding a vehicular crash in Osceola Township on Aug. 4 that left two South Carolina motorcyclists dead. Dan Helmer, prosecuting attorney, said his office has not received or seen ...

Taking it to the people

HANCOCK — The newly formed Hancock District Library Board met at the Hancock Library Monday for its first official meeting. The board approved finalizing the millage proposal, planned how to educate the public and elected officers. Newly appointed Board President Carolyn Dekker said she ...

Higher Love closes

HOUGHTON – Higher Love Cannabis Company announced Monday the closing of five of its nine Upper Peninsula location, including the Houghton store on U.S. 41, in Portage Township. In a Monday press release, Higher Love, headquartered in Marquette, said Sunday, August 9, 2026, was the final day ...

Baraga fatality

BARAGA – A woman from L'Anse was struck and killed by a vehicle in Baraga Monday night, according to a press release from the Michigan State Police (MSP). According the release, troopers from MSP Calumet Post responded to the crash, which occurred on U.S. 41 near the Baraga Lakeside ...

Trial averted

HOUGHTON — The Houghton County Circuit Courtroom was filled with prospective jurors Monday, there for the trial Jeffry Glaster. However the proceedings ended before they had begun as the jury was dismissed. The 46-year old Houghton County had pleaded not guilty to first-degree criminal ...

Seeking a resolution

LAURIUM – In June, Laurium Village Manager Ian Lewis submitted an email to Houghton County Clerk Jennifer Kelly requesting the county board place the village’s request for the Final Order for the annexation of the property of the George Gipp Recreational Arena. Lewis began pursuing the ...