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Jeffers students build pavilion for Omega House

HOUGHTON — A spur-of-the-moment idea has now taken shape with the help of Jeffers High School students at Omega House Hospice & Respite Care Services. The spontaneous idea to build a pavilion came in spring when the staff of Omega House was cleaning the outside areas of the facility ...

Color me happy

HOUGHTON — As he approached the phalanx of volunteers with spray bottles, the runner approaching Cliff Drive had one question: “Can you load me up?” For that Color Run participant, and many more who didn’t need to ask, the answer was “Yes.” Saturday’s Color Run drew 250 ...

Paying tribute to their own

HANCOCK — “Nursing is giving up oneself to enhance the lives of others, and so we acknowledge her nursing practice and know that her accomplishments can be measured in the lives she affected through knowledge, dedication and caring.” At Lakeside Cemetery in Hancock Friday, nurses from ...

Henderson heads to Hall of Fame

Photo provided Former Houghton High School ski coach Brian Henderson will be inducted into the Michigan High School Ski Coach’s Association Hall of Fame in October. Brian Coached the Houghton High School ski teams to two state championships, five state runner’s up championships, and ...

James “Jim” Nehmer

James “Jim” Nehmer, beloved husband, father and grandfather entered heaven with a shout on September 23, 2024 from a courageous battle with throat cancer. I am sure that he is excitedly using his voice at this time. He will be greatly missed by the love of his life Amaryllis “Amy” ...

Houghton FC select teams compete regionally and win in Midland

HOUGHTON — Three Houghton FC Select Teams recently traveled to Midland Sept. 7-8 to compete in Midland Soccer Club’s Fusion Invitational Tournament. The U12 team swept all four of their games to earn their division title. The U14 team faced tough competition in a U15 bracket and came ...