HOUGHTON — The City of Houghton is actively working with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to address persistent traffic gridlock along a critical local traffic corridor. Houghton Police Chief John Donnelly confirmed the city is seeking a solution to the severe traffic ...
ISLE ROYALE NATIONAL PARK — Some additional information has been released about the location and rescue of a downstate hiker, missing on Isle Royale National Park since the first week of September. Craig Berg, 70, of Royal Oak, reported missing Sept. 6, was located Saturday afternoon by ...
ISLE ROYALE - A missing hiker on Isle Royale was found alive on Saturday. According to the Isle Royale National Park Facebook page, Craig Berg is alive and alert after being found by backpackers. On Friday, the Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it joined in the search for the downstate Royal Oak man who was reported missing after a solo hiking trip to Isle Royale National Park, Sheriff Curt Pennala told the Daily Mining Gazette. According to media reports, Bert's son Evan said his father was in "rough shape, but he's okay." He said his father asked for food and water and ...
CALUMET TOWNSHIP – Construction on the addition of the chalet at Swedetown Trails has begun, according to Calumet Township Supervisor Tim Gasperich. Planned improvements include expanding and renovating the chalet, paving accessible parking and sidewalks, and enhancing connections to the ...
HOUGHTON — Over 100 people joined Copper Shores at its 10th annual Suicide Prevention Walk Saturday. The event encouraged people to reach out to friends, family and those in need within the community in order to fight the stigma surrounding suicide. Youth Development Specialist Calliso ...
Election Education for Everyday People HOUGHTON — Ever wonder how elections are run and votes are counted? Come find out! Former East Lansing City Clerk Marie Wicks will present Election Education for Everyday People, 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, at the Michigan Tech Van Pelt Library, in the East Reading Room. Wicks will describe how voter registration and the counting of ballots happens in Michigan, and how local voting precincts work to ensure that voting is secure and accurate. According to a press release, this factual, non-partisan presentation will share how state elections are ...
