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The planning commission for the city of Houghton met last night, with a lot on the agenda the meeting was concluded late into the night. One item would determine if a parcel of land set to be developed into high density student housing, would be rezoned from R-3 to R-4. …

Find the perfect fit for that hole in your garden thanks to the local Wild Ones chapter. Their native plant sale is running this week, with the opportunity to buy at their website and pick up some new flora over the weekend. President Marcia Goodrich says pollinator plants are at …

After a leak was discovered Tuesday night, the Portage Township Water Department has initiated an emergency water shut off to the Mill Road area. The action was taken at approximately 9 AM Wednesday, with no expected resolution time given yet. Mill Road connects US-41 to the parking area for the …

The Michigan Department of Transportation continues to be busy making repairs that stem from damage due to the Father’s Day Flood, particularly on M-26 between Hancock and Hubbell. As one culvert replacement is nearing completion, another job starts Monday, August 2nd. Already, steel culvert segments can be seen parked near …

A contractor nicked a gas line that runs next to Bootjack Road Tuesday afternoon. At 3:34, the Houghton and Keweenaw County Office of Emergency Measures put out an immediate advisory rerouting traffic at the intersection of Bootjack and Rice Lake Roads. The alternate route took cars to Paradise Lane, Mud …

Elsa Green was enjoying the beach and a beautiful summer day near Eagle River earlier this week, until she lost her wedding rings. By the time she realized what had happened, the pristine sand had already covered the bands. A local beachcomber tried to help with a metal detector, to …

The Village of Ontonagon has been awarded a grant meant specifically for financially distressed municipalities that will allow it to purchase a new rescue truck. Trustee Mike Rebholz says that he was added to the council earlier this year, after the deadline had passed for most applications. This opportunity was …

Move over Tonka toys, the real heavy machinery will be on display Saturday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Laurium at the Gipp Recreation Area. The Touch-A-Truck event is designed to help children become more comfortable with vehicles used by public safety and public works departments to help put …

Work is underway to try to determine the future of Meadowbrook Field in L’Anse. The expanse in front of Meadowbrook Arena has been vacant since L’Anse High School moved its football games to Volunteer Field several years ago. L’Anse Township owns the field, and Eric Cadeau from the Township’s Meadowbrook …

There are not enough words to describe what Canal View does the communities of Houghton County. The building and staff work as an assisted living and long-term care facility, providing an invaluable service to families in the area. The Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded Canal View a 5 …