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The Houghton County Board of Commissioners continues to wrestle with what to do about the overcrowded, outdated jail. The county’s task force recently recommended that a new jail be built that would also house the sheriff’s department, and district court. Task force members left open the question of location. A …

They say every cloud has a silver lining. Our extra-rainy fall could provide a little bit of relief to electric costs. Upper Peninsula Power Company tells us the high river levels have enabled it to produce 30 percent more hydroelectric power than usual. Vice President for Business Development and Communication …

We’re short of several blood types in the region. The U.P. Regional Blood Center is critically low on A-negative, B-positive and O-negative. If you are one of those types, you are encouraged to donate as quickly as possible. You can make an appointment at their office in the Quincy Center …

The unemployment rate fell in every county in Michigan last month. Non-seasonally adjusted rates were sampled before the General Motors strike began. The statewide rate came in at 3.7 percent… a half-point lower than in August, but two-tenths of a point above the rate one year ago. The unadjusted rate …

One woman was stabbed, and another arrested after an altercation early Wednesday at a residence in Osceola Township. A Michigan State Police spokesman at the Calumet Post confirmed that the incident occurred around midnight, but was unable to provide names, the condition of the victim, or additional details because the …

Portage Township will begin the process of considering whether to allow recreational marijuana sales and growth. Like many municipalities in Michigan, the township originally opted out of the state’s marijuana program, until officials could review state rules. Those rules were posted a few weeks ago. At last night’s board meeting, …

The Houghton City Council has changed its meeting schedule because of the upcoming holidays. Instead of holding sessions the night before Thanksgiving, and on Christmas night, council will meet on December 4th and December 18th at 5:30 at the City Center. The council also scheduled a joint public meeting with …

The City of Houghton will proceed with purchasing some new equipment. A federal Rural Development loan program is contributing $199,900 toward the cost of a police vehicle, two dump trucks, a wheel loader, a skid steer loader, and an excavator thumb. The grant from the program designed to assist flood-damaged …

As provided by the Mackinac Bridge Authority: The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) has found its new chief bridge engineer: longtime Assistant Bridge Engineer Julie Neph. Neph, who has been with the MBA for the majority of her career, will begin her new role on Nov. 3. “I’m thrilled to see …

As provided by UP Health System: UP Health System – Portage is pleased to welcome Andrea Bouman, MD, MBA, back to the Keweenaw to join it’s Emergency Medicine team. Andrea K. Bouman, MD, MBA UP Health System – Portage Image Dr. Bouman earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of …