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The concept for a new jail in Houghton County is ready and now they have to find out how much it will cost. An update on the progress of the jail was given to the County Board of Commissioners by Project Architect Karin Cooper of UP Engineers & Architects at …

Click on the highlights for more details. High School The Chassell girls basketball team advanced to the semifinals of the state tournament for the first time, with a 58-41 victory over Gaylord Saint Mary’s last night. The Panthers took control early, and led from start to finish. They will face …

A national website is recognizing Houghton as the small town in Michigan with more attractions than any other place in the state. Onlyinyourstate.com recently published an article on Houghton and the surrounding recreational opportunities, as well as the fun to be found in town. The article says although most people …

The Portage Lake District Library will host the Keweenaw Family Discovery Center for their Used Book and Curriculum Sale on Saturday, March 17, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This event will be held in the community room at the Portage Lake District Library in Houghton. The sale includes materials …

LAURIUM, Mich. – Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics proudly welcomes Nurse Practitioner Clint Pakkala, NP, to its excellent orthopedic team. Pakkala specializes in pre- and post-operative care and treatment of patients suffering from a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including diseases or injuries of the bones, muscles, and joints. He joins …

SAULT STE. MARIE — Rodney S. Hanley, Ph.D., has been named the next president of Lake Superior State University. His appointment is effective July 1st, 2018, pending approval by LSSU’s Board of Trustees at its next meeting on March 16th. Hanley comes to Lake State from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennesee, …

Click on the highlights for more details. High School At the high school basketball boys regionals last night… – In Class C at Marquette, Calumet throttled Indian River Inland Lakes 70-26. The Copper Kings went on a 28-0 run from late in the second quarter into the third quarter, and …

Spring Break at Michigan Technological University is underway, and as you may expect, many Huskies are finding unique ways to spend their time off. While many students are spending the time away from campus in traditional ways, several student organizations seek alternatives to the same old “fun in the sun” …

LAURIUM, Mich. – There’s a new furry friend making rounds at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium and he’s bringing lots of love, comfort and affection to everyone he meets. His name is Bowser, and he’s a Chocolate Lab/Golden Retriever mix. His volunteer handler is Roland McKinstry, of Calumet, and together they …

The Portage Lake District Library will host a two part travelogue series about Africa on Monday, March 12 and on Wednesday, April 11. Both programs begin at 6:30 p.m. Join Isle Royale National Park Ranger Mike Ausema as he describes an epic two month journey through the wilds of Africa, …