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Progressive Architects and Engineers, James Kilborn, presented the group’s findings from Hancock’s master plan sessions. In April about 90 Hancock residents participated in guiding the city’s future during two separate master plan sessions. Hancock is using the city’s resources with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to work with Progressive Architects …

The City of Houghton Planning Commission is set to review multiple issues submitted to the board at their meeting tonight. There was a request to rezone an area on Canal road about half a mile west of Chutes and Ladders park. The area is currently zoned as a single-family residence, …

The L’Anse Farmers Market will be getting a new home. At last night’s council meeting, Village Manager Bob LaFave announced that the Portage Health Foundation has approved a grant request to build a permanent home for the market at Meadowbrook Field. The market has operated for many years at the …

A fire in downtown Lake Linden Sunday night has damaged multiple buildings. At approximately 11 pm, first responders reported to a structure fire at 207 Calumet Street in Lake Linden. Fire crews from several local fire departments reported to the scene, and worked through the night to control the blaze. …

Michigan dams will receive grant funding to help reduce risks and protect residents. The funding is through the Dam Risk Reduction Grant Program authorized by the Michigan Legislature last year. The grant program aims to provide private owners with resources for proper management of existing dams and reduce the overall …

Summer plans usually involve taking trips with friends or family to indulge in the beautiful outdoors of Michigan. Invasive species are commonly spread through travelers, either on vehicles or by other means. It was estimated there are likely hundreds of invasive species in the U.P.   “Barberry is a landscaped species …

The Parade of Nations Marshal was announced to be Jennifer Donovan. Her work began with the Parade of Nations in 2007, when she joined the committee shortly after moving to Houghton to take on the role of director of news and media relations at Michigan Tech’s University Marketing and Communications …

The A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum has announced a brand new Yooperlite exhibit. Yooperlites, or sodalite-bearing syenites, have fluorescent properties that are found in abundance on the shores of the Keweenaw. The sodalite glows orange under UV light, so it’s easy to find them when Yooperlite hunting. The museum is open …

Hancock High school was granted an award to become a Society of Manufacturing PRIME Manufacturing Program School last spring, being one of 81 high schools nationwide operating the program at the time. The teachers were trained, and delivered a wide variety of classes including Mechatronics, Additive Manufacturing, Robotics, Production Equipment …

Hancock announced that volunteers are needed for the city’s Key Ingredients event on July 14th from 6 – 8 pm. Outlaw’d will play in the 400 Block of Quincy Street at 8pm.  The downtown event will kick off the start of Canal Run weekend with local restaurants and musicians showcasing …