The public is invited to enjoy a weekend of free fishing, off-roading, and entry into state parks this Saturday and Sunday. It’s one of the “Three Free” weekends presented by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources where Michigan residents and visitors can grab a fishing pole, ride the off-road trails …

There is going to be a lot to do once again at next weekend’s Bridgefest celebration in Houghton and Hancock. Kids are invited to come Touch-A-Truck, a family-friendly event designed to allow children to explore, climb, and touch vehicles of all shapes and sizes. There will also be a meet …

The Houghton County Probate and Family Court will be closed from the start of business hours on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 through the end of business hours on Thursday, June 13, 2019. During the closure, staff will inventory, reorganize, and mark for destruction or transfer all Probate records affected by …

The use of e-cigarettes continues to climb with sales to high school students jumping up 78 percent from 2017 to 2018. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a pair of bills into law Tuesday which clarify that it is illegal to sell e-cigarettes and other non-traditional nicotine products to minors. Whitmer went …

Veterans continue to commit suicide at an alarming rate. 321 active-duty service members took their own lives last year and about 20 veterans commit suicide every day. Congressman Jack Bergman took part in sending a letter to the Department of Defense and to the Department of Veterans Affairs expressing concerns …

Preliminary reports indicate 10 people lost their lives in eight separate traffic crashes during the 2019 Memorial Day holiday weekend in Michigan. In comparison, 19 people were killed in 15 fatal traffic crashes during the 2018 Memorial Day holiday weekend. Of the eight deadly crashes:Restraint use was unknown in five.Alcohol …

BALTIC Elaine Louise Aro, 88, of Baltic, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019, at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility in Hancock, following a lengthy illness. Prior to entering the nursing home, she had been residing at Garden View Assisted Living in Calumet. She was born in Trimountain on July …

The following press release was issued by Range Bank: Wausau, WI – June 21, 2019 – River Valley Bank and IncredibleBank℠ has announced that Carrie Sukup has been appointed Senior Vice President – Controller. Her appointment is effective immediately. In her position, Sukup, who is also a CPA, will be responsible …

Chassell Dale K. Snell, 66, a resident of Chassell passed away Monday, June 3, 2019, in Mosinee, WI following a lengthy battle with cancer with his family by his side. He was born May 1, 1953, in Baltic, MI, a son of the late Ardell and Vera (Kaurala) Snell. Dale …

Hancock Thomas “Shakey” Neher, 80, a well-known former business owner in Hancock passed away Monday, June 3, 2019, at the UP-Health Marquette Hospital following a short illness. Tom was born on June 19, 1938, in Hancock, a son of the late Joseph and Genevie (Ryan) Neher. He was raised in …