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The Houghton County transfer station will not operate its scale today. Due to a system failure, the transfer station’s scale will not operate. The Houghton County transfer station says that workers are working to fix the scale, and get it back up and running. Residents who pay by the bag …

The Michigan Department of Transportation will suspend roundabout work in Ishpeming for the winter. Last week the state’s transportation department ended work for 2023 for its 6.4 million dollar infrastructure project that will construct a roundabout and widen a bridge over the Carp River. The project additionally includes drainage work, …

Michiganders and visitors to the state flock to the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park for a variety of reasons. Though fantastic hiking trails, and expansive views of the Upper Peninsula’s majestic wilderness are just a couple of reasons. Some of these visitors are even taking action to protect the wilderness …

The Highland Copper Company reveals estimates on the economic impact of the Copperwood Mine in Gogebic County. The company asked Public Sector Consultants from Lansing to conduct a study based on its construction analysis and operational plans. If the project was to continue on schedule, and Highland Copper was able …

No one was hurt in a vehicle crash Friday morning in Houghton. The Houghton Police Department was called to the intersection of M-26 and Razorback Drive at around 9:35. Officers discovered that a northbound vehicle driven by a 60-year-old Chassell man had collided with a vehicle driven by a 63-year-old …

The Superior Health Foundation has already begun putting together plans for its annual gala for 2024. With all of the planning ahead, the foundation also hopes non-profits in the Upper Peninsula will do a little planning themselves. The Superior Health Foundation plans to commit funding to a health-centered project at …

Evan Dixon’s preliminary examination in Houghton County 97th district court has been rescheduled for after the start of the New Year. Originally scheduled for court this morning, Dixon’s preliminary exam has been rescheduled to January 5th. He has been charged with the first-degree murder premeditated, and a felony firearm charge. …

Since the state approved proposal two in the most recent state election, new changes are coming to absentee voting in Michigan. Proposal two in the state last year, allowed voters to opt into being added to the Permanent Mail ballot list starting in 2024 if they were already a part …

Marquette County’s Road Commissioner has tossed his hat in the ring for Michigan’s 109th house district. Earlier this week Marquette Road Commissioner Randy Girard announced at a Marquette township council meeting his intent to run for the 109th district in the 2024 Democratic Primary election. Girard cited recent legislative action …

With inflation high and tough times ahead for some, the Baraga Chamber of Commerce wants to help residents understand unemployment insurance and benefits. Next week the Baraga Chamber of Commerce will host a UIA Pop Up session. At the event, Michigan UIA staff will be onsite to help answer resident …