BARAGA — As older firefighters age out of the job, departments are looking to recruit younger members. The Baraga Fire Department does events at local schools. Last spring, members also talked to the graduating seniors at Baraga High School about joining, said Chief Jeff Mayo. “It’s ...

Come meet the goats that are helping manage invasive glossy buckthorn at the Swedetown Trails in Calumet, Michigan. This summer, a herd of about 30 goats will be arriving at Swedetown Trails for about 10 days to help manage glossy buckthorn (Frangula alnus), a dominant woody invasive species ...

Distribution of Senior Project Fresh Coupons will take place starting Monday, June 19 through Thursday, June 29, 2023 at locations throughout Houghton and Keweenaw counties. These coupons are for seniors over the age of 59 living in Houghton or Keweenaw county who meet specific income ...

HANCOCK — A fire that destroyed a Hancock house Sunday night was not suspicious in nature, authorities have determined. In a press release Monday, the City of Hancock said the Hancock Fire Department and Hancock Police Department had returned Monday to investigate the scene of the fire at ...

A meat delivery truck rolled over on M26 near the Houghton-Ontonagon county line Thursday. The driver of a Vollwerth’s delivery truck said a rear tire blew causing the truck to shift its cargo at about 4 p.m. while traveling west. The driver then lost control, crossing the center line and ...

HANCOCK — Bridgefest festivities kicked off Friday, including the Kids on the Green celebration in Hancock and Friday’s annual parade across the bridge from Hancock to Houghton. The Kids on the Green event expanded on an event held at Porvoo Park last year, adding more events, more ...