Houghton’s school board is looking into developing a new strategic plan for the district. After talking with other districts, like that of Ironwood schools, the board hopes to use MASB as an organizer and developer of such a plan. The previous strategic plan employed by the school was up at …

Figures released by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Monday show continued improvement statewide among several COVID metrics, including hospitalizations. That trend is being seen locally as well, even as snowmobiling and Winter Carnival brought in visitors from across the region recently. Houghton and Ontonagon Counties are …

The vacancy on the Hancock Council is expected to be addressed at a March meeting. As of last week, the city had one application submitted fully, with several other residents expressing a preliminary interest. All paperwork must be received by the end of the business day on Friday at City …

Consumers bludgeoned by soaring prices at the pump and heating costs are about to get socked again. Russian aggression in eastern Ukraine has sent energy commodities soaring. Brent oil is at $98 per barrel and gasoline futures are nearing $2.80. Once you add in transportation costs, profit margin, and taxes …

For those interested in participating in this year’s Great Bear Chase cross country ski race, there are a couple of trends to be aware of. Each race has a cap on the size of the field and some of the offerings fill up faster than others. The 50 km classic, …

Brockway Mountain will be best viewed from afar for the next 24 hours or so. The Keweenaw Snowmobile Club will not be grooming a portion of Trail 3 until midday Wednesday at the earliest due to the winter storm. The portion of the trail that hugs US-41 will be maintained …

As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: Julia M. Dennis, known dearly as Nana, Auntie Jo, or Jo, finally received her wish to see her Savior, heavenly family, and awaiting friends on Sunday morning, February 20th, 2022. She left peacefully, embraced by family at her side. As a celebrated-UP supercentenarian, …

As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: UPDATE: Graveside services will at 11:00 A.M. on Monday July 18, 2022 at Forest Hill Cemetery (Section 15) in Houghton with Reverend Scott Lindenberg to officiate. A pasty lunch will follow at the First United Methodist Church. Alberta Marie Herveat, 92, of Hancock, …

As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home: George William Bolo Jr., age 60 of Baraga, MI passed away on Saturday, February 19th, 2022, at his home in his sleep, surrounded by his loved ones. Known as Bill or Billy Bob to most and Uncle Bill to more than just his …

As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home: Charlene Faye Bracy, age 70 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022 at Bayside Village in L’Anse.She was born September 27, 1951 in L’Anse, MI daughter of Howard and Lillian (Picard) Boodry. Charlene graduated from L’Anse High School in 1969. …