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During his administrative report at Wednesday’s Houghton City Council meeting, Manager Eric Waara warned that delays are almost assured at this point on the waterfront pier construction project. Weather has provided some difficulties, but is not the primary culprit. Waara says crews still do not know where telephone lines run …

The delayed tower work on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge will proceed next week. Equipment is slated to be raised into the towers using the two inside lanes. They will be closed for the duration of the project in both directions. When the equipment is in place, the Michigan Department …

Tensions were elevated by the end of Wednesday’s Houghton City Council meeting. Member Brian Irizarry sought to add a subcommittee focusing on mental health. Each subcommittee consists of three councilors, the city manager, and perhaps an additional member with relevant expertise as necessary. Chief John Donnelly devoted a majority of …

Houghton County Clerk Jennifer Kelly says that she has been in contact with Calumet Village officials and the missing clerk petition was not resubmitted by Tuesday’s deadline. It was alleged to have been brought forward in August of last year by Peggy Germain, acknowledged by Clerk Dave Geisler, and is …

The Baraga Convention and Visitors Bureau posted on Facebook late Tuesday, sharing tips on how to stay safe on a snowmobile. It highlights the Michigan DNR’s “Ride Right” initiative. “Please follow the RIDE RIGHT programRide on the right side of the trail.Ride at a safe speed.Ride sober.Anticipate and yield to …

Black Bear, Inc., which operates Mount Bohemia Ski Resort, and Lac La Belle Lodge are reviewing an agreement created during mediation on Monday. The case dates back to last May, filed in United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan. The deal is still preliminary until all documents …

Houghton City Manager Eric Waara began Tuesday evening’s Planning Commission meeting with a manager’s report, including an update on Michigan Tech’s Master Plan revisions. The school remains confident that it can substantially grow both the undergraduate and graduate student populations in the coming decades. The current goal is to expand …

Two men are currently housed at the Houghton County Jail following the execution of a search warrant at a Stanton Township home by law enforcement yesterday. Inside the Superior View Road residence was a “significant amount” of crystal methamphetamine, which has been seized by police. Both men, one 31- and …

UPDATE (Wednesday evening): The alleged murderer and his victim in Monday’s incident have been identified by the Michigan State Police. A copy of the full statement: “The suspect in the homicide was arraigned today in the 97th District Court.  Isaiah Strieter, 18 years old, from the Houghton/Hancock area, was arraigned on …

The next phase of the L’Anse sewer system rebuild is proceeding. At Monday’s meeting, the village council approved $2.7 million in contracts for work on the collection system, the sewer plant, and several lift stations. Village Manager Bob LaFave thanked the federal government for stepping up when the bids came …