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Small businesses in the city of Houghton could get a free frontal makeover under a new program.  Houghton City Manager Eric Waara presented the Facade Mini-Grant Program at Wednesday’s regular city council meeting.  This program can help local businesses restore the front of their building without incurring a huge expense. …

The City of Houghton will soon begin searching for a new Director of Public Works.  Houghton City Manager Eric Waara announced the resignation of former Director Mark Zenner at Wednesday’s regular scheduled meeting. Waara said Zenner had been in discussions with the city over the last few weeks before deciding …

Governor Rick Snyder has proposed a new state budget for next year that totals 54 billion dollars. The proposal includes a significant increase in education funding, translating to about 75 dollars per pupil. That would bring Michigan’s total per pupil foundation grant to 73-hundred-26 dollars per student. And publicly funded …

Two Michigan State Police troopers are recovering this morning from injuries they sustained during a shooting in Norway yesterday afternoon. Just after 3:30 p.m., someone shot at police near 11th & 12th avenue as troopers were attempting to serve a warrant at a residence when they came under fire. Two …

Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital is being recognized for its life-saving efforts for a patient. The emergency department at the hospital has received the Aspirus Hero Award for their work on Ontonagon resident Margaret LaSota back in October 2013. LaSota suffered a heart attack and was rushed to the ER, where she …

A light but important agenda is on the docket for the Houghton City Council tonight. The council will look to approve an update to the city’s Freedom of Information Act policies. They will also discuss the topic of facade mini grants as well as make appointments to the library board.

Calumet, Laurium and Keweenaw schools continue to be ranked among the best in the state. Bridge Magazine has named CLK Schools an Academic State Champion in its online school rankings. They were ranked #11 overall in the state and #1 in the Upper Peninsula. Over 500 districts and charter schools …

The drama continues regarding the energy crisis in the Upper Peninsula, specifically with the Presque Isle Power Plant. The Michigan Public Service Commission has now directed Wisconsin Electric Power Company to show cause as to why it should not be prohibited to suspend operations at the Presque Isle Power Plant. …

This winter is about halfway over, and those looking back on the previous winter season might think it’s been warm in comparison. According to meteorologist Todd Kluber from the National Weather Service, that feeling of warmth is relative. As for snowfall, this winter has been on the dry side so …

Baraga Area Schools students are staying home for the next two day, due to wide spread illness and low attendance. Officials will reassess the situation on Wednesday for the remainder of the week. They ask if your child has a fever or vomiting, they should remain out of school for …