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The Houghton County Board of Commissioners is back to five members. At their regular meeting Tuesday, the Board voted to appoint Houghton resident Gretchen Janssen to serve out the remaining term of former Commissioner Scott Ala. Janssen is running as a Democrat to fill the seat in November, but now …

The rally of the community has been so great that there appears to be more volunteers than there are projects. It’s both a testament to the spirit of community in the area as well as the residents’ resilience in taking care of themselves. Houghton County Administrator Eric Forsberg is asking …

Reconstruction efforts in Houghton County continue as officials organize relief efforts and communities band together. A press conference was held Tuesday where many expressed concerns, asked questions, and learned more about what to do next. In most areas, water is again safe to drink.  However, Beaches throughout the county remain …

The damages caused by the Father’s Day flood are expected to top $100 million. Governor Rick Snyder declared Houghton County a disaster area earlier this week and he was here on Tuesday to see the damages for himself. “We did a helicopter tour around the area to look at the …

June 19, 2018 — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has partially reopened M-26 after flooding in Houghton County forced several closures Sunday. Other partial and complete closures of state trunkline remain in effect as repair efforts continue: – M-26 is now open near the Mont Ripley ski hill after …

County and state officials are working together to restore the Copper Country after devastating flash floods over the weekend. A press conference was held at the Houghton County Courthouse Tuesday to update the public on the recovery and relief effort. Emergency Services Coordinator Chris Van Arsdale said the 7 ½ …

The 12-year-old boy from Houghton County who was trapped Sunday morning when a mudslide struck his home has died. Thatcher Markham of Houghton was sleeping in a basement bedroom around 5:00am when the storm hit and produced sudden flash flooding. Thatcher’s father, Rodney Markham, was able to dig his son …

As communities across Houghton County begin cleanup efforts, government officials are putting the pieces in place to move forward after the weekend’s storm, and many community members have stepped up to the plate and asked “what can I do to help?” “We’ve had mass devastation in our communities. We’re assessing …

Marquette – Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) crews responded to the devastating aftermath of the intense storms that passed through the Upper Peninsula early Sunday morning. “Our crews worked throughout the day and into the night to address unsafe conditions and restore service to our customers,” said Brett French, Vice-President …

Gov. Rick Snyder today declared a state of disaster for Houghton County, after severe weather and heavy rainfall caused widespread damage on Sunday. Snyder also issued a disaster declaration for Menominee County, which was also hard-hit. The declaration of disaster will allow for National Guard deployment in these counties to …