Following the census, Houghton County is required to go back to the drawing board to remap districts. The Apportionment Commission is made up the County Clerk, Prosecuting Attorney, Treasurer, and the heads of the county chapters of the Republican and Democratic Parties. They have 60 days to complete their work, …

By the time Trails Fest kicks off Friday, there will be a new downhill route in place on East Bluff. Speed is the name of the game, one of many options for competitors this weekend. Christopher Guibert says across the entire spectrum, most courses are designed for intermediate riders. Given …

The first of two finalists for the Calumet manager position was in town Monday. Kelly Beattie says it is his first time ever visiting the village and it has left him impressed. Everyone I’ve talked to today, people that, you know, my friend that grew up here, when I called …

UPDATE: Michigan Tech confirms that it has never reached levels seen at Duke the past week. It records over 14-day intervals, and has always been under 100 cases during that period, equating to just under 700 per 100,000 on a weekly timeframe. UNC-Chapel Hill is seeing a milder COVID outbreak …

As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home: Bernard B. Anderson, age 93 of Wixom, MI, formerly of Baraga, MI passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 in Wixom. He was born October 4, 1927 in Baraga, son of Carl and Selma (Krolik) Anderson. Bernard served in the U.S. Army during …

As received from the Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes: A graveside service Russell Aro, 92, a resident of Garden City, MI former resident of South Range who passed away November 24, 2019, will be held 11 am Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at the Mt. View Cemetery of South Range …

A graveside service Irene Naasko, 101, a resident of Wixom and former Toivola resident who passed away January 27, 2021, at her home in Wixom will be held 10 am Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at the Toivola Cemetery with Rev. Miach Cavaleri to officiate.The Memorial Chapel-Mountain View Chapel of South …

It only took one spark. The Horne Fire on Isle Royale started August 10th. Park staff suspect the fire started after a lightning strike that ignited the dry tinder on the forest floor. As of this weekend the fire is only 20% contained, and has burned close to 245 acres …

Ahmeek’s Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department has won a sought-after grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Captain and Administrator Michael Defina says that the department only gets money through the efforts of its members, which makes the nearly $214,000 coming its way a true lifeline. With a budget annually …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Karen Vuorinen, 65, a resident of Champion Michigan passed away on Tuesday August 17, 2021 at UP Health System Marquette Hospital. She was Born on June 1, 1956 in Larium To Wilhelm and Alice (Moilanen) Horsma. In her youth, she lived …