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State officials are urging snowmobilers to watch for areas of water along trails. The unusually warm January weather has caused low areas that are usually frozen by this time to remain wet and slushy.  Trails across the U.P. are generally in good condition, but there are some problem areas. Trail …

The City of Houghton is looking for a new member for its Downtown Development and Tax Increment Finance Authority.  The board meets two to three times per year. Members should have an interest in property located in the downtown district and/or be a resident of downtown Houghton. If you’re interested, …

After several weeks of increases, gasoline prices in Michigan seem to have leveled off. AAA Michigan’s ongoing survey pegs the statewide average price of a gallon of unleaded regular at $3.29 this morning. That’s two cents lower than a week ago, seven cents higher than a month ago, and 12 …

The Portage Health Foundation is supporting a new scholarship aimed at helping medical students who wish to practice in the Upper Peninsula. The grants are being provided to students at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, UP Campus, which is headquartered at UP Health System-Marquette. The first four …

A West Iron County School District teacher has resigned after allegations of unprofessional conduct. In a statement released yesterday, Superintendent Kevin Schmutzler said the teacher had been placed on paid administrative leave when an investigation into the allegation was begun, and stepped down January 4th, before the investigation was completed. …

The Baraga Chamber of Commerce is seeking board members to fill empty positions on their board of directors. Each term will hold the position on the board for three years. Applicants for the Baraga Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors have to be members of the chamber, either through their …

Traveling in the back country, whether on foot, in a canoe, or on a snowmobile, includes beautiful views and sights not many will see. But the remoteness does comes with certain risks, and riders who take to the back country should know what to do in an emergency. And more …

Fire damaged a home in Calumet Township yesterday afternoon. Firefighters were called to 54927 M-26, between Laurium and Lake Linden, just after 2:00. An apparent chimney fire had spread to the roof. Heavy smoke hindered the effort to extinguish the blaze. Officials say the smoke may have been produced by …

The much-anticipated conversation between the Houghton City Council and its attorney regarding when and if councilor Jan Cole should recuse herself from voting fizzled last night, because of a balky Zoom connection. Attorney Patrick Greeley was scheduled to share his opinion about the issue, but the discussion was tabled after …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: UPDATE: A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 15, 2023, at 1:00pm in the Siskiwit Reception Hall in Calumet, MI. Burial will follow in the Lake View Cemetery, section 56.     Evelyn L. Olson, 93, a former resident of …