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Michigan’s new 2022-2023 budget includes money to replace the D.J. Jacobetti Veterans Home in Marquette. Plans call for the 41-year-old dormitory-like facility to be retired. The new compound will include a series of smaller, home-like, structures, with private bedrooms and common kitchen and gathering areas. It will house 100 residents. …

Republican U.S. Representative Jack Bergman has not responded to a request from his upcoming election opponent that the two meet in a series of televised debates.  Democratic challenger Dr. Robert Lorinser had suggested three such events, and had asked Bergman to agree in principle by July 4th. In a release …

As received from the MUS Extension Service: The Houghton-Keweenaw County 4-H Program is excited to announce the presentation of the annual Houghton-Keweenaw County 4-H Senior Scholarship to Caleb Bach of Houghton. We congratulate Caleb for his dedication and active participation in 4-H for over 11 years. He credits 4-H for …

The Keweenaw County Sheriff had a busy holiday weekend. On Thursday the sheriff department responded to an incident in Ahmeek for a man threatening a woman with a knife. The suspect was arrested near Dollar General in New Allouez. Sheriff deputies were assisted by Michigan State Police troopers. The following …

While many celebrated the weekend with fireworks and backyard barbecues. Some residents embraced the rain yesterday as they demonstrated in favor of abortion rights in Michigan, from Veteran’s Memorial Park in Houghton. Protestors said, while reactions were mixed, the majority of the feedback consisted of positive honks and shouts from …

Rain dampened the festivities, but didn’t dampen spirits at Independence Day celebrations across the region yesterday. Good turnouts were reported at parades, despite the wet weather.  Other activities were limited by the day-long soak. The showers also created foggy conditions beginning in the late afternoon. The South Range fireworks were …

Traffic delays will begin as early as today between Hubbell and Lake Linden. The Michigan Department of Transportation is repaving 2.2 miles of M-26, running north of 21st Street. The project will cost around $1 million. Intermittent single-lane closures are expected to slow traffic through August.

Michigan’s new budget includes help for local governments struggling to pay down debts to their employees’ retirement system. For years, during the ‘90s and early 2000s, the Municipal Employees Retirement System of Michigan underestimated the amount of money it would need to fund to cover future pensions. When retirements hit, …

The Carnegie Museum of the Keweenaw is increasing its operating hours.  After two years with reduced access because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Museum in downtown Houghton will be open Tuesdays through Fridays from noon until 5:00, and Saturdays from noon until 4:00. The museum’s current exhibits include:• “From Village …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is auctioning off some surplus property in the region. The offering includes three parcels in Houghton County: • A quarter-acre lot in Hubbell, with no current street access, although a previously platted road could be built. The minimum bid is set at $4,125. • …