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The Michigan Department of Transportation restarted work on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge Monday, and its effects were immediately felt by area commuters. The left lane is closed in both directions. At one point yesterday, backups were seen towards Santori’s Corner in Hancock and Franklin Square in Houghton. The $3.9 …

Following an accident over the weekend, Houghton County Sheriff Brian McLean died Monday night at approximately 8:00 PM. He had been on life support after being airlifted to UP Health Systems – Marquette. The sheriff’s department has not provided many details on the nature of the accident, but McLean’s injuries …

A 17-year-old who will face charges as an adult and a juvenile were arrested related to two break-ins this month at Harter’s Party Store. The Calumet business had several items taken from it during the incidents, including five firearms. Early Monday, deputies from the Houghton County Sheriff’s Department were joined …

Jake Jackovich ran for five miles, running out of breath and grabbing too small water cups at each rest stop. But he kept pushing, around every bend in the road, all five miles starting at High Point Road. Jake was one of the many runners this weekend that participated in …

An accident occurred Saturday night at the home of Houghton County Sheriff Brian McLean, leaving him in critical condition. Life-saving measures had to be implemented by his neighbors following the incident. They were then relieved by medical personnel, once ambulances arrived on scene. McLean has been airlifted to UP Health …

Eight members of the Eagle Harbor Fire Department were forced to lug equipment along the several mile route to Mount Baldy over the weekend. Transportation was only possible to the trail barriers near the parking area at the Helmut and Candis Stern Nature Preserve. The firefighters used the department’s brush …

The Mackinac Bridge shut down for several hours Sunday to allow officers to sweep the five-mile long structure for potential explosives. Michigan State Police put out a statement around 2:30 PM asking commuters to steer clear of the area to allow law enforcement to conduct a thorough investigation. No bomb …

The Chassell Heritage Center is providing a wide variety of activities throughout August as part of its Summer Series held on Thursday nights. Barb Worrall says each program starts at 7:00 PM inside the museum, which is air conditioned, a definite perk during what has turned out to be a …

Warm temperatures did not deter families from having fun in Copper Harbor Sunday afternoon at Lake Superior Day. The event is held annually on the third weekend of July and was started in Thunder Bay, Ontario. It has been a staple at the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula since 2013. …

It is often said that change begins at the local level. And on August 3rd, 2021 Houghton County will be holding a millage renewal election. There will be four municipalities that have renewals up for election as well. These mileages range from funding for Canal View to updating hydrant systems. …