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Houghton has scheduled two public hearings for ordinances governing animals and nuisance lawn care practices. Three councilors, Mike Needham Robert Backon, and Joan Suits were all absent. Houghton City Council issued a special land use permit for 1301 Ridge Road. The Nirvana Center plans to set up a recreational marijuana …

The Houghton Middle School Drama Club takes to the stage this weekend with a play that’s incredibly scary – or is it? Actor Reagan Aho admits Scariest Play – Ever is, in fact, not scary at all… No – not in the slightest. It’s ironic – it’s a comedy, actually. …

Finlandia University has completed teach-out agreements with five colleges, as its students look for new educational homes. Agreements are now fully in place with Michigan Tech, Northern Michigan, Adrian College, Bay College, and Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. Those five institutions have agreed to accept the transfers of any Finlandia …

The Portage Lake District Library has an open seat on its board of trustees. Candidates interested in filling the open position must be a resident of Houghton. Applications for the board position can be submitted to the City Clerk, Ann Vollrath. A copy of the application for the role can …

TRIO Programs is saddened by the recent announcement that their host institution will close after May. The TRIO pre-college program plans to continue its services for students. The program organizer does still plan to move forward with already scheduled trips, study labs, cultural events, and more throughout the rest of …

The Houghton city council will consider paving the way for another marijuana retailer at tonight’s meeting. The special use permit for 1301 Ridge Road was recently endorsed by the city planning commission.  NU Group intends to open one of its Nirvana Centers in the building that formerly housed the Bambu …

Seasonal weight restrictions take effect this morning on all state trunklines in the Upper Peninsula. The Michigan Department of Transportation limits apply to highways with M- and US- designations. They typically roll payloads back by 35 percent on asphalt surfaces, with additional restrictions for oversized loads. Seasonal restrictions for local …

With load limits in effect, construction season can’t be far off. The Michigan Department of Transportation has laid out its projects for summer. Details are included in MDOT’s updated five-year plan. Most of the work in our region will take place in Ontonagon County.• M-26 will be resurfaced over 15 …

The Portage Health Auxiliary is offering scholarships to college students pursuing careers in the healthcare field. Students must have completed one year of college, with a grade point average of at least 3.0 to be eligible. Applicants must complete an application, and submit a transcript, along with a letter outlining …

One Person is dead after a structure fire in Osceola Township last night. Michigan State Police Calumet Troopers responded to a structure fire in Osceola Township at approximately 6:15 pm last night. A preliminary investigation led to the discovery of one deceased victim, identified as, 60 year old, Glenn Wareham …