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The Houghton Police Department says they are continuing their investigation of a woman poisoned to death in December 2015. 31-year-old Janel Rene Sturzl of Houghton reportedly became ill in October 2015 and sought treatment for her unknown illness at the time. In late November, she was transferred to the Mayo …

Happy Birthday to the National Park Service! The park service was established in 1916 and to help celebrate the park’s centennial, the Keweenaw National Historical Park is hosting events at both the Quincy and Calumet locations. From 10:00am to 1:00pm at Quincy, they will be hosting activity stations, geocaching, copper …

It’s fair time! The Houghton County Fair is the area largest annual event and always features great new rides and exciting shows. One change to this year is that the queen pageant has been replaced by the Youth Talent Show, taking place this evening at 6:30pm. Bonnie DeCaire-Jones from the …

The Finlandia Lions worked out at McAfee Field where they hope to improve on a 3-7 record from their inaugural season last year. Head Coach Tim Driscoll said he believes his team is ready to take the next step. Defensive Tackle Gabriel Swanson said having players who have been through …

The college football season is right around the corner and the Michigan Tech Huskies are preparing for what they hope for will be another successful season. At the Huskies media day, players posed for photos and took time to talk to reporters. The Huskies went 7-3 last year but saw …

The City of Houghton is moving forward with plans to improve the water distribution system in the downtown area. Those plans involve installing several sections of water main on Lakeshore Drive between Ripley Street and Bridge Street Right-of-Way. Houghton City Manager Eric Waara outlined the project during a public hearing …

Some Houghton residents are raising questions about the status of a subdivision development project on the city’s west side. The area sustained considerable erosion damage two weeks ago when heavy rains hit the area. Houghton City Manager Eric Waara said that the Department of Environmental Quality is working with the …

When the Hancock Bulldogs take the field this Friday night for their opening game, they are going to be cheered on by fans who wore their uniforms as many as seven decades ago. Hancock players from the 1940’s and 50’s are invited to come out to the game to be …

Wednesday evening is the regional Ride of Silence bicycle ride to commemorate the persons killed or injured in vehicle-bicycle collisions in Michigan. Ride organizer Steve Lasco is working with Bike Initiative Keweenaw (BiKE!) and the national Ride of Silence organization on this important project. There is no cost to participate in …

Another phone scam is targeting Upper Peninsula residents. The Michigan State Police has received an increased number of calls involving a scam where the caller states that a grandchild or other family member has been in an accident and needs money for medical treatment or bond money. Most scams involve …