Baraga County Communities That Care is working with the Ontonagon and Marquette County CTC’s to host a presentation on making healthy choices. Author and illustrator Robb N. Johnston will present his book “Craves” to 2nd through 4th grade students at both Baraga and L’Anse Schools on November 6th along with …

A game camera set up as part of an ongoing state deer movement study has captured images of a cougar in Gogebic County, about 9 miles north of Ironwood. The images were reviewed and verified by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ cougar team. Since 2008, the DNR has confirmed …

HOUGHTON, MICH- The National Park Service will be relocating wolves from Ontario to Isle Royale this winter.  Isle Royale and their partners successfully relocated 4 wolves from Minnesota to the park this fall in the first phase of an effort to restore predator prey dynamics to the island ecosystem.  The support …

Lorne “Bob”: Kinsman, 75, a resident of Calumet, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the Omega House in Houghton. He was born on October 5, 1943, in Detroit, to Lorne and Elizabeth (Kazora) Kinsman. He attended the local schools. Following high school, Bob enlisted with the United States …

Baraga County Communities That Care along with Dial Help are hosting the next Guiding Good Choices Workshop. The workshop is for all parents and caregivers of middle school age children who want to strengthen family bonds and foster healthy behavior. The five session series will be held starting November 7th …

DETROIT – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, announces that the New Soo Lock project in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan reached a new milestone, Tuesday, when President Donald J. Trump signed America’s Water Infrastructure Act into law. Since this act includes authorization for the construction of the new …

HOUGHTON, MI, Wednesday, October 24, 2018 – What does it take to spark innovation in life, art, business, engineering and technology? According to Welby Altidor, former Executive Creative Director of Cirque du Soleil, it takes courage. But not just any courage – it takes creative courage. Please join Michigan Tech …

HOUGHTON, MI (October 24, 2018) – The Keweenaw Young Professionals (KYP) Board of Directors is seeking nominations to fill six board positions for 2019. Motivated individuals who desire to be involved in the community, demonstrate leadership skills, and contribute unique perspectives to a dynamic team are encouraged to submit nominations …

Houghton County voters will decide in less than two weeks if the 55 year old county jail will get an overhaul.  Residents expressed their concerns and asked questions during an open discussion held last night at the county courthouse, as they educate themselves before taking to the voting booths. “A …

There is no perfect solution for parking downtown in the city of Houghton.  That was the answer given by Police Chief John Donnelly when a local business owner raised the question of parking tickets at the regular meeting of the Houghton City Council. Donnelly explained that visitors are given one …