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City of Houghton Fire expects to lose 110 years of experience and knowledge when three members retire
Throughout the Upper Peninsula firefighters lead departments with countless years of experience. 2nd Assistant Fire Chief in Houghton, Dan Salo says across the region departments need young members to...
Oct 16, 2025
Houghton County to seek RFPs to survey and appraise county property and facilities, equalization weighs options for GIS services, and supporting emergency services
Houghton County will seek RFPs for a survey of two county properties. In the past year, Houghton County has sought various ways to expand revenue and grow efficiency within the county's budget. The bo...
Oct 15, 2025
Houghton asks voters to consider four charter amendments in November
After several months of work, Houghton will ask voters to consider amendments to the city charter. Each municipality reviews chartering documents once a decade. The process allows communities to fit t...
Oct 15, 2025
UPPCO shares energy efficient tools and tips with small businesses at pop-up site in the Upper Peninsula
Uppco encourages residents and businesses to improve their home or business' energy efficiency. On Monday a group of Uppco representatives gave out energy efficiency kits to businesses in Munising. An...
Oct 15, 2025
The Copper Country continues to diversify its economy with manufacturing, technology companies, and tourism while attracting students, visitors and residents
The Copper Country's economy has seen steady and sustainable growth in the past five years. KEDA Executive Director Jeff Ratcliffe says the base economy made up of manufacturers, technology companies ...
Oct 14, 2025 City of Houghton Beautification Committee
MDOT Portage Lake Lift Bridge maintenance set for Thursday
Editor's Note: The transportation department has not rescheduled routine inspections that were canceled late last week. The lift bridge cable grease work is a separate project. MDOT will perform fall ...
Oct 13, 2025
Pequaming Road Culvert replacement begins; road section closed until work wraps up
The Baraga County Road Commission will start work on a culvert replacement along Pequaming Road today. Starting October 13th, the Baraga county road commission will close a section of Pequaming road, ...
Oct 13, 2025
Michigan Technological University cuts a ribbon welcoming students to East Hall
The best way to improve a space starts with living in it. On Friday (Today) Michigan Technological University officially cut a ribbon welcoming in students to the new East Hall. Since move-in day, the...
Oct 13, 2025
Jared Howard will continue Leah Polzin's work at Main Street Calumet as the community keeps growing
After ten years leading Main Street Calumet Leah Polzin will step down as executive director. And Jared Howard will step up to fill Polzin's shoes. Howard has already hit the ground running, meeting w...
Oct 13, 2025
Native Americans begin the final water walk a part of a seven year ceremony to honor water resources
Native Americans will begin the final walk in a seven-year ceremony tomorrow. The People of the Heart Waters Walkers, that started in 2019, will begin the seventh walk to honor the resources of water ...
Oct 10, 2025
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