Local News

The flu, common cold, Covid – 19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV, tend to be on the rise this time of the year. The winter weather forces people into smaller enclosed areas which can increase the chances of getting sick. There are plenty of locations around the local area …

Three of Baraga County’s five commissioners bid farewell to the board at their final meeting last evening. All of them did so by complementing the county’s staff. Lyle Olsen… We definitely have some very good employees, and it’s been a very good experience for me, and I appreciate all the …

The L’Anse village council happily acknowledged receipt of a $150,000 state grant to help pay for new boards and glass at Meadowbrook Arena last evening. Village Manager Bob LaFave confirmed the news… It’s something that should set up our rink for decades to come, and there should be skating and …

The dates have been set for the 2023 Houghton County Fair. Next year’s event will be held August 24th through 27th. At the fair board’s recent annual meeting, officials confirmed that last year’s fair set a new record, with attendance of 23,860. Skerbeck Entertainment also reported record use of the …

A downtown Hancock business will get some state assistance to upgrade its building. Red Jacket Enterprises, LLC, has been awarded a $25,000 Match on Main Grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Red Jacket is renovating the Orpheum Theater to include its Fifth and Elm Coffee Shop, along with the …

The Houghton City Planning Commission will discuss approaches to setting building height limitations in the downtown area at its meeting this evening. The agenda also calls for consideration of a site plan for a proposed KFC restaurant in the city, and continued discussion about redevelopment of the 1978 parking deck …

An official re route for trail #2 in Gogebic County has been negotiated. Back in September the ski resort, snow river mountain resort, had announced they would no longer allow snowmobile traffic to cross over their property. The restriction cut the trail off from going around the back of the …

The Calumet Theatre regrets to inform the local are that The Texas Tenors will no longer play this week on stage. The group reluctantly had to cancel the remainder of their national tour, which included a performance at the Calumet Theatre tomorrow, due to a health emergency with one of …

Meadowbrook Arena in L’Anse could soon be getting a big upgrade. The state has approved a $150,000 grant to the village to help pay for new hockey boards and glass. The award is one of 14 Recreation Passport grants announced Friday. It is the only project in the U.P. that …

The Baraga County Commission will consider salary increases for the county undersheriff and the district court clerk at its meeting this evening. The agenda also calls for a discussion about allocation of some of the county’s American Rescue Plan Act money to support the Parks and Recreation Committee, along with …