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A little help

HOUGHTON — The Portage Lake District Library is seeking relief from a looming financial situation and has turned to the City of Houghton for advice. During the public comment period at its regular meeting Wednesday, the council heard from Library Trustees Treasurer Tim Scarlet. Scarlett said ...

Fredrick Ernest Kesti

BOOTJACK — Frederick Ernest Kesti, 81, of Bootjack, went to be with the Lord on May 13, 2026. Frederick was born on March 9, 1945, a son of Matt and Jennie Kesti of Paavola, Michigan. He graduated from Hancock High School, class of 1963. He graduated from Ferris State College in 1965. He was employed in Detroit, Michigan, Montana, Arizona, and the Copper Country area for 30 years. Frederick married Kathleen Roberts on October 22, 1988. Together, they made their home in Bootjack, Michigan. As an avid outdoorsman, Frederick was passionate about hunting and fishing. He was an ...

Isle Royale updates food storage regulations

HOUGHTON – To implement the most effective methods of keeping wildlife safe from human food/food waste, and humans safe from wildlife, Isle Royale park managers continue to evaluate and improve food storage regulations. According to a press release from the National Park Service (NPS), food ...

Scouts improve facilities in Chassell

CHASSELL — Two Chassell recreational facilities received upgrades thanks to a local Scout Troop. According to a press release, more than 440 hours of work were dedicated to the improvements of Misslitz Baseball Field and the Chassell Bark Park. As part of his Eagle Scout project, Evan ...

In Brief

Dementia Caregiver Workshop ESCANABA — Dementia Caregiving Series, a three-part online program designed for caregivers of people with dementia, will be held on Wednesdays, June 10,17, & 24 from 2 – 3 p.m. (EDT) via Zoom. During the three online sessions participants will learn basic information about dementia and its impact on brain function, how to communicate more effectively with someone who has dementia, recognize stages of dementia, how to provide meaningful daily activities based on the interests and abilities of the person with dementia, how to better understand and address ...

Two men arrested in Munising

MUNISING — On March 13, an undercover operation was conducted by law enforcement personnel from the Alger County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan State Police, Munising City Police Department, Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Forsyth Township Police Department. The operation, ...