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Twenty-Two more positive cases of COVID-19, one probable case and 10 recoveries. This from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department. Gogebic County has 20 new confirmed cases, one probable case and two recoveries. Houghton County has one more positive case, and eight recoveries and Ontonagon County has one new confirmed …

Today’s primary election day throughout the state. Polls open at 7am and close at 8pm. The contested races in Houghton County include democrats Dana Ferguson of Negaunee and Linda O’Dell from Petoskey running for the chance to face Incumbent republican Jack Bergamn in the 1st District. Three democrats, Lawrence Dale …

With the bulk of the 2020 Houghton County Fair called off because of COVID-19 concerns, the Fair Board and the Livestock Committee have updated plans for some of the elements that will still take place. On Friday, August 28th, youth livestock exhibitors that have pre-registered their hogs, beef steers and …

The Swedetown Recreation Area will be expanding.  Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Friday authorized the distribution of more than $28 million in Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grants.  $66,000 of that will come to Calumet Township to purchase two parcels totaling 30 acres adjacent to the Swedetown Recreation Area. One of …

UP Health System’s Marquette and Bell facilities are again allowing limited numbers of visitors for selected patients. The two facilities had recently banned all visits because of an increase in positive COVID-19 tests in Marquette County. UP Health System Portage in Hancock had maintained limited access to visitors during that …

A 15 mile long section of the state managed ORV trail B route in Keweenaw County has been closed until mid-September. This from an email from The DNR. The owner of the land is conducting logging activities, and the trail is not safe for use. A reroute was not possible. …

When the Houghton County Fair Board decided to cancel this year’s fair, but still have the livestock show and sale, one of the biggest questions was “Will there be food?” And the answer is yes. This year Skerbeck Entertainment Group will be at the fair August 27th though the 30th, …

A 56-year-old man died Friday aternoon as the result of a traffic crash on US-41 north of Baraga. State police troopers were called out just after 4:00 to the Pines Convenience Center. Their preliminary report indicates a southbound black Chevrolet Impala driven by a 48-year-old Pelkie woman attempted to make …

A DNR Conservation Officer is credited with saving a drowning swimmer in Lake Superior. Mark Zitnik believes he was just doing his job, despite the fact he was off-duty, when he jumped off his boat, to help a swimmer who was in trouble.  Zitnik and his family were on their …

The City of Houghton also has an opening on their Planning Commission. This spot is for the Recreational/Tourism representative. This term expires on December 31st, 2022. Like Hancock, interested candidates must live in or own property within the city limits. The deadline to submit your application is August 5th at …