Featured

The Village of Baraga has been honored for its efforts to fluoridate its drinking water. The Water Fluoridation Quality Award comes from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Baraga is one of 51 water systems in Michigan to earn the honor for 2018. Fluoridation is the adjustment of …

The cost of an automobile Michigan Recreation Passport will go up this year. The increase from $11.00 to $12.00 is the first since the Passport program began seven years ago. The hike is actually required by law – the Recreation Passport funding model ties the rate to the Consumer Price …

The City of Hancock has taken the first step toward potential development of its business and technology park. The city has owned a 40-acre parcel between Tomasi Drive and Lake Annie Road on the north side of town for some years. It was purchased for this kind of use. City …

There may be a Polar Bear Dive at Heikinpäivä this year, after all. At last night’s Hancock City Council meeting, officials announced that the Alpha Phi Omega fraternity at Michigan Tech had agreed to take on the project. The jump into the Portage has tentatively been scheduled for 3:00 next …

A 30-year-old woman has been arrested following a drug raid in Ishpeming. Ishpeming Police Department officers say they recovered methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia when they executed a search warrant at 710 West Empire Street. They also took custody of a one-year-old child they found in the home. The woman is …

The Lake Superior shipping season is about to close for the winter. The 1,000-footer Burns Harbor cleared the Soo Locks upbound yesterday morning. With that passage, the Soo Locks officially shut down until spring. The Burns Harbor and the American Spirit are headed to Superior, Wisconsin for winter layup.  The …

The next Aspiring Women event will address atrial fibrillation. “Listen to Your Heart… Keeping the Beat AFib” will be held February 1st at 10:00 at the Memorial Union Building. Women are invited to learn about atrial fibrillation risks, symptoms and treatment options. There is no charge to attend, but advance …

High School In high school boys basketball last night, Houghton edged Gwinn 54-52. On the boys schedule this evening… – Calumet journeys to West Iron County. – Hancock tips off at Dollar Bay-Tamarack City. – Lake Linden-Hubbell plays at Jeffers. – Chassell welcomes Republic-Michigamme. – Ontonogan hosts Wakefield-Marenisco. – Ewen-Trout …

The long-awaited shipment of curbside recycling bins for Hancock city residents has arrived. The 35-gallon bins normally cost $60.00, but are being made available for just $10.00 thanks to a grant. 400 bins are available. They can be picked up at the Department of Public Works on Tomasi Drive tomorrow …

The Portage Health Foundation is looking to help pay for some projects that will enhance recreational facilities and resources in the region. Up to $100,000 is available to cover a collection of grants.  Previous projects funded through this effort include improvements to Gratiot River Park in Keweenaw County, Point Abbaye …