HOUGHTON — Multiple Houghton residents Wednesday urged the City Council not to consider defunding the police department. At the previous city council meeting, several activists had asked the City Council to consider beginning the process of shrinking the department to divert funds to other ...
HANCOCK — The latest COVID-19 cases in the area indicate community spread, the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department’s community and planning preparedness director said Thursday. The WUPHD is currently tracking several clusters, Pete Baril said. Since the start of July, the ...
HANCOCK — The Houghton County Fair is canceled for 2020, the county fair board voted Thursday night. The Junior Market Livestock Show and Sale will still take place, the board said in a release.. Details will be announced later. Contracted entertainment will be rolled over to the 2021 ...
HANCOCK — In his weekly Hancock Public Schools update, Superintendent Steve Patchin on Friday said he wanted to alert people that “one of our education team has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. As you know, privacy laws protect the individual by not allowing them to be public ...
HANCOCK — The algal blooms that have popped up in area waterways recently showed no signs of toxins, test results show, the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department said Thursday. WUPHD issued a recreational health advisory for Portage Canal, Portage Lake and Torch Lake on June 30 after ...
HOUGHTON — The Walmart Supercenter in Houghton has filed a petition with the Michigan Tax Tribunal to lower its taxable value by 40% through the “dark store” theory. If granted, Walmart’s state equalized value and taxable value for 2020 would be reduced from $4,562,390 (about $50 per ...
Due to concerns about the health and safety of anglers and organizers, the Copper Country Walleye Association has changed the format of this year’s tournament on Saturday, July 25. Teams must pre-register but there will be no organized event or gathering associated with the tournament. All ...
The U.P. Energy Task Force is scheduled to meet Wednesday, July 15, to discuss the role electric utilities play in providing power to residents and business in the Upper Peninsula. On the agenda are presentations by representatives from the City of Escanaba Electric Department, Marquette Board ...
LANSING — State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks today announced two new grant programs that will provide an overall total of $300 million to help first responders receive premium hazard pay and reimburse local governments for payroll costs incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our first ...
CHASSELL — Although this year’s Copper Country Strawberry Festival was canceled, one part of it will go on. The annual Queens Coronation will still take place at the Centennial Park pavilion 7 p.m. Friday in Chassell. There will be a limited live audience. It will also be livestreamed ...
HANCOCK — One person at Finlandia University has tested positive for coronavirus, the university announced Wednesday. To protect the person’s privacy, Finlandia is not releasing identifying details. The positive test is included among the recent results announced by the Western Upper ...
MARQUETTE — Northern Michigan University announces its graduates. The following students from our area satisfied their degree requirements in May. Certificate Atlantic Mine — Noah Halley, CER-Electrical Line Technician; Dawson Rajala, CER-Electrical Line Technician Baraga — Brandon ...
MARQUETTE – For the safety of our patients, our employees, and our medical staff, UP Health System - Marquette is re-implementing certain visitor restrictions in response to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases and per Governor Whitmer's Executive Orders for the State of Michigan. As of July ...
HOUGHTON and PAINESDALE - Grace United Methodist Church (UMC) and Albert Paine (UMC) welcomed a new pastor this week. Pastor Eric Falker brings with him a variety of experiences and interests, from his engineering degrees, to his musical talent, to his international family. An outdoor ...
HOUGHTON — Two Houghton-based, high-tech companies are among 58 across the state to receive direct investments or loans from the state’s Tech Startup Stabilization Fund. The funds are to assist them during the COVID-19 outbreak, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced on ...
HOUGHTON — A three-vehicle personal injury crash resulted in one driver being sent to the hospital, according to a release from the Houghton City Police Department. The crash occurred at approximately 2 p.m. Monday, at the intersection of Sharon Avenue and Razorback Drive, the release ...
HOUGHTON — Cultural and community nonprofits in six Upper Peninsula counties, including Houghton and Ontonagon, received grant funding from Michigan Humanities, according to a release from that organization. Michigan Humanities announced $661,085 in emergency Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and ...
MSU Extension will be distributing the Michigan Senior Project Fresh coupon via mail due to the COVID-19 restrictions. If you previously participated in this program, we have your contact information on file. Due to limited supply, there will be a random draw. If you are selected, you will be ...
CALUMET — The historic Calumet Theatre is open for tours this summer. Guided tours are available every Wednesday 1 to 4 p.m., July 8 through Aug. 26. Cost: $6 Adults/$3 Children. Self guided tours are available Thursday and Friday, noon to 4:30 p.m. now through July 24. Cost: $4 Adults/$2 ...
HOUGHTON — Over 70 outstanding Michigan 4-H members from 30+ counties state-wide gathered in a virtual awards ceremony hosted by Michigan State University (MSU) in June to celebrate their accomplishments through the Michigan 4-H State Awards Recognition Program. During the event, 31 youth ...