During the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan’s prison population has dropped 5.2%. This has tempted legislators into possibly closing another prison, as the state struggles to close a multibillion dollar budget gap. The state’s prison population normally sits around 38,000. Due to COVID-19, it’s just under 36,000. MDOC legislative …

Now that the school year is officially over, if you’re looking for something to do, you can swing by Agassiz Park in Calumet or the George Gipp Recreation Area in Laurium for Snacks in the Park, starting tomorrow, and every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from noon til 1pm through Labor …

If you’ve ever dreamed of being an election inspector, Houghton County is the place to be. Houghton County is in need of election inspectors for the upcoming August and November elections. Training is provided, and the positions are paid. Contact your city or township Clerk’s office, for more information. 

Isle Royale National park is now allowing boaters to anchor overnight in the Lake Superior waters of the park. While the waters surrounding Isle Royale have been open for fishing all Spring, anchoring overnight, was suspended until now. In order to anchor overnight, boaters will need a permit, and will …

Houghton’s city budget for 2021 has been approved. This from their City Council meeting last night. City Manager Eric Waara spoke of some of what the Department of Public Works is doing. Since the last council meeting, Houghton’s Police Department responded to 95 calls, made one felony arrest, 11 misdemeanor …

Yesterday at approximately 4:20am, Ontonagon County Sheriff Deputies took a 36 year old male from Bruce Crossing, into custody and charged him with Assault with a dangerous weapon, Felony Firearms and Assault and Battery. He is currently housed at the Ontonagon County Jail. 

Two point Five million Dollars. That’s what the Wayne and June Nester estate bequeathed the Lake Linden-Hubbell Public Schools Foundation, along with Lake Linden-Hubbell Public Schools. The investment returns are earmarked for graduating seniors. Superintendent Brad Codere. Foundation President Jennifer Roose thanked the Nesters, for being so thoughtful to the …

As this unusual school year draws to a close, the CLK Elementary School staff would like to thank parents and guardians, for their hard work, in helping students finish the school year. CLK staff would like to invite parents of Kindergarten through 4th grade students to drive by Agassiz Field …

With the Upper Peninsula entering Phase Five of Governor Whitmer’s Six Phase plan to reopen Michigan today, here’s what to expect. Hair and nail salons, along with barbershops, tattoo parlors and gyms are now allowed to reopen, provided they follow strict reopening guidelines, set forth by the Governor. Movie theaters, …

The Calumet Laurium and Keweenaw All Sports Booster Club and their Directors have donated over $20,000 to the athletic program. This, from the CLK School Board Meeting. The board also authorized the treasurer to approve invoices prior to June 30th, to close out the fiscal year. The board also thanked …