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Residents in Houghton County will vote on a bond proposal to expand the county jail in November. At their regular meeting Tuesday, the County Board of Commissioners approved the language of the proposal that will appear on the ballot. The bond is for $11 million that will be paid over …

(LANSING, MICHIGAN) – Dollar Bay school teacher Cathy Hill received one of five Teacher of the Year awards June 22 from The American Legion at its 100th Annual Convention in Kalamazoo.  More than 80 teachers were nominated for the award that recognizes educators who stand out in Competence, Community Involvement, and School Involvement in programs that include …

Now more than 3 weeks after the Father’s Day Flood wiped out roadways and damaged homes in the area, a new phase of reconstruction begins and homeowners who will be accepting volunteer help are advised to check credentials before allowing anyone into their home that they are not familiar with. …

Now that President Trump has made his selection for the Supreme Court, perhaps his next decision will be whether to declare Houghton County as a federal disaster area. The request for the declaration was officially submitted Monday from the State of Michigan by Lt. Gov. Brian Calley. The request includes …

Serious storm damage has the future of at least one popular trail in jeopardy. Several trails managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources were severely damaged by flash floods last month, but officials are concerned that a stretch of trail between Dollar Bay and Lake Linden may be too …

Two people are hospitalized after another driver fell asleep at the wheel. The accident happened Monday just after 11am in front of the Hubbell Fire Department.  Deputies from the Houghton Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the accident involving two cars with entrapment. Authorities say a 19-year-old man was driving north …

MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN — U.S. Attorney Andrew Birge announced today that several crystal methamphetamine dealers from the western part of the Upper Peninsula received long prison terms. The Honorable Paul L. Maloney, U.S. District Judge, issued the following sentences: • Patrick Joseph Sievers, age 36, formerly of Ironwood, Michigan, sentenced to …

(Houghton, MI) – The official request for a Houghton County Federal Disaster Declaration has left Michigan and is now in Washington, D.C. awaiting evaluation by FEMA. Information regarding damage and repair estimates were gathered by local, county and state officials and sent to the Governor’s Office which, in turn, has …

The public is invited to view some of the loveliest homes and gardens in Hancock. The Hancock Beautification Group is sponsoring the Home and Garden Tour this Saturday from noon to 4pm. The tour includes five gardens and two homes, each designed in a unique style. The tour also includes …

The next 1 Million Cups presentation will take place at the Portage Lake District Library this Wednesday at 9am. 1 Million Cups is a free, nationwide program designed to educate, engage and accelerate early-stage startups. Presentations will be given by local entrepreneurs from Real People Media and Portage Paddle Sports. …