LANSING — As Michigan budget negotiations between the Republican-led House of Representatives and the Democratic-led Senate continue with only days left until a government shutdown, the heads of several state agencies are speaking out, warning that cuts within the House’s $78.5 billion ...

ROCKLAND — The Ontonagon County Conservation District (OCCD) has engaged in three major activities during the month of September. The regular monthly meeting on Sept. 11 with the budget and appropriations hearing, board member and district manager training offered by MDARD and MACD in ...

Given the recent headlines that President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. military to blow up three Venezuelan ships, the American people could rightly wonder if we are at war. It's a fair question, and one that Congress should be posing through oversight hearings. The U.S. military blew up ...

MARQUETTE — The Michigan State Police announced the retirement of Capt. Darren Green, commander of the Eighth District, after 25 years of distinguished service to the department and the people of Michigan. Captain Green has led MSP field services for the Eighth District, which encompasses the ...

September 19 • "Oliver" at the Calumet Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Charles Dickens’ novel Oliver Twist comes to life with the Calumet Players’ musical rendition of OLIVER at the historic Calumet Theatre. The cast and crew are local community members who love sharing their talents! You never know ...

HOUGHTON — The Houghton - Portage Township school board is concerned with the ending of funds going into students meal programs, Michigan School Meals, due to the possibility of a state government shutdown and the lack of a budget. School officials say breakfast and lunch will continue to ...