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If you’ve sat in a backup caused by the bridge being up during the afternoon rush, you may be happy to hear about this. Houghton Police Chief John Donnelly said he takes part in a meeting about the Portage Lake Lift Bridge once a month and he intends to see …

The 2018/19 Budget for the City of Houghton is now approved. The City Council passed the $3.6 million balanced budget at their regular meeting Wednesday. Houghton City Manager Eric Waara said, by and large, most of the funds do not have any significant departures from previous incomes or expenses. The …

Former Hancock mayor Barry Givens was chosen to be the new city manager in the City of Hancock just a month ago.  But it now appears that Givens, who succeeds current city manager Glenn Anderson in the job, will be asked to go back to the bargaining table. The action …

Click on the blue links for more details. MLB The Detroit Tigers rallied for four runs in the eighth inning, and defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-2 last night. Detroit’s only run through the first seven frames came on a Niko Goodrum homer in the second. The eighth-inning surge was small-ball …

State Representative Scott Dianda is not happy with the new state budget.  After his “No” vote, the Calumet Democrat issued the following statement: Statement from state Rep. Scott Dianda (D-Calumet) on his no vote on the state budget that fails U.P. families: LANSING — Today, the Legislature voted on final …

A L’Anse resident is facing a charge after an accident at a car dealership in Ontonagon County. Around 6:30am Monday, an Ontonagon County deputy discovered an accident at Big Valley Ford of Ewen. Authorities say the 42 year-old driver was traveling west on M-28 when he fell asleep in the …

A man is back home safe after being reported missing in Houghton County Tuesday. Deputies from the Houghton County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to M-26 near Bunker Hill just before 10:00am. A 62-year-old man from DeTour went missing from his daughter’s vehicle around 9:30am. The man was suffering from dementia …

Questions remain after a fire in Calumet damaged a church and a forced a family out of their home. “My daughter is a neighbor less than 100 yards from there, so I was on the scene pretty quick,” said Paul Gratthoff, a neighboring business owner who was able to get some …

Click on the blue links for more details. MLB Ehire Adrianza’s grand slam in the seventh inning powered the Minnesota Twins to a 6-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers last night. The blast spoiled a good outing by Blaine Hardy, who allowed just one run on two hits over six innings. Hardy …

Opening day activities and registration for the Portage Lake District Library Summer Reading Program begins Saturday, June 16, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Kids are invited to make crafts and participate in activities, and everyone can create their own ice cream sundae in the community room. This year’s theme …