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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 ...

More than books

HANCOCK — The Hancock Area District Library held its second voter information session regarding the upcoming millage Monday at the library. Residents asked questions about the millage, as well as what services the library would offer if it does not pass. The session was headed by Library ...

Making history

MOHAWK — Voters in Keweenaw County will elect non-partisan members of the newly formed Keweenaw Heartlands Recreational and Natural Resources Authority Board during the Nov. 3 general election. The election will establish a five-member board to administer the first public community forest ...