Category Archives: Local News

The Michigan Department of Transportation will resurface about 3.5 miles of US-41 from the Alger County line to Marquette County Road 456 next week. The work will include cold milling, asphalt resurfa...

The City of Houghton has announced the development of a new business & creative incubator space, to be located at the building at the intersection of Shelden Ave. and Dodge St., the former locatio...

The Historic Coast Guard Cutter Sundew paid a visit to the Houghton city waterfront this past weekend on its way from the annual Coast Guard festival in Grand Haven to its home port in Duluth. The ves...

Hancock Public Schools and City of Hancock has voted to approve the proposal for a city millage to fund a new district library in a special committee meeting last Friday. During the meeting, the commi...

MTEC SmartZone announced Tuesday a collaborative effort between the SmartZone, Headwaters North and the Lake Superior Community Partnership will use $850,000 from the Small Business Support Hubs 2.0 p...

Northern Michigan University announced Thursday it earned the 2026 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being award from Insight Into Academia magazine. The university will be featured alongside 37 in...

Veterans will lay to rest a World War II soldier who was listed as missing in action this month. On Aug. 15, the American Legion Post 90 of Lake Linden will perform military rites for U.S. Army Sgt. R...

The Hancock City Council and Hancock Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special joint meeting Friday at noon to establish a new district library in the Copper Country. The city and school b...

Michigan Technological University cut the ribbon Friday on a new trail within the Tech Trails Network on property donated by Don McLean and his brother Norman. The 21.6 acres were donated to the unive...

The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce congratulated Hardwood Steakhouse on 20 years of business Wednesday. The Covington staple has proudly served food in a family-friendly atmosphere since 2006 on M-...