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Houghton City Council to meet Wednesday HOUGHTON — The Houghton City Council will meeting in regular session for the second time in October, at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Council Chambers of the City Center. Among the items on the agenda is a presentation on the Michigan Talent Partnership Grant. According to its website, the Michigan Talent Partnership Program (“MTP”) is a "grant program that aims to invest state funding in public space development projects in central city neighborhoods or concentrated districts designed to increase density, walkability, and vibrancy in ...

On the ballot

LAURIUM — On Nov. 3, village voters will decide on a restructured Department of Public Works (DPW) equipment millage proposal that lowers the tax rate while expanding how the collected revenue can be utilized. The proposal seeks to replace an expiring 2.50-mill levy with a reduced rate of ...

Ethics complaint filed against Bergman

TRAVERSE CITY — Norman R. Hayes, a retired probate and family court judge and former Otsego County Republican Party chair and Rev. Dr. Jeffrey E. Rhodes, a retired U.S. Navy chaplain (CDR, CHC, USN, ret.), announced their intent on Friday to file a second House Ethics complaint against U.S. ...

Early Voting open

HOUGHTON — Houghton County residents were eagerly awaiting the opening of the county’s early voting site Saturday morning. Unlike the county’s primary election, this polling location is at the Houghton County building on Sharon Avenue. Since 2024, Michigan’s early voting has become a ...

Keweenaw Co. OK’s zoning fee schedule

EAGLE RIVER — The Keweenaw County Board of Commissioners has voted to approve a restructured zoning administration fee schedule, implementing permitting charges across the countywide system. The decision adopts a detailed price chart compiled by the Keweenaw County Planning Commission ...

#1 in the state

HOUGHTON — The Keweenaw Peninsula is earning national recognition for its spectacular autumn scenery. Midwest Living has named the Keweenaw Michigan’s best fall getaway in its Oct. 16 feature, “We Picked the Best Fall Getaway in Every Midwest State—Is Your Favorite Here?” According ...