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Verizon’s Cell & 911 Service Interrupted

NOTE – ACCORDING TO THE MICHIGAN STATE POLICE, SERVICE WAS RESTORED AROUND 9:00 THIS MORNING. Verizon customers in Keweenaw and Houghton counties may have some trouble getting phone service, including making 911 calls. The Michigan Public Safety Communication System says that there was a fiber optic cable cut near Bumbletown …

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Puppy Protection Act Introduced in Michigan House

Measures cracking down on puppy mills in Michigan have been introduced in the Michigan House. Together, they’ll create the Puppy Protection Act. State Representative Sarah Roberts says one bill will force dog breeders to be licensed and inspected by the state and the second will require clean, safe conditions for …

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Senate Energy Reforms Keep Choice, but can Only Choose Once

A Senate committee is looking at energy reforms that would keep electric choice, however a customer could only make the choice once. Senator Mike Nofs, the bill sponsor, says a customer can choose to stay with an alternative supplier, or return to their local utility. However, they must give their …

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Senate Energy Reforms Would Erase Renewable Standard

Energy reforms being considered by state lawmakers would eliminate the state’s 10-percent renewable energy standard. State Senator Mike Nofs says the renewable energy sector has been a success story in Michigan, but now it’s time for them to prove they can compete. The standard would be gone by 2019. But …

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Bill Would Skim Money From MCCA to Fund Road Repairs

A bill introduced at the start of the legislative session seems to be gaining a bit of traction — or at least enough traction to attract the attention of the state’s top insurance regulator. The measure, sponsored by State Representative Pete Lucido, would skim money from the Michigan Catastrophic Claims …

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Marina To Remain Open Longer

The Houghton County Marina will remain open slightly longer to provide fuel service to boaters. The marina had previously remained open to 8:00pm but Houghton County Administrator Eric Forsberg said a study done by the harbormaster showed very little business after 6:00pm so the hours were changed. A few residents …

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Comments Requested On SkyWest Continuing As EAS Provider

The public is being asked to comment on the air service being provided at the Houghton County Memorial Airport. The role of Essential Air Service provider was open to bid and the only proposal entered was from SkyWest, who already provides the service to Houghton as wells as Paducah, Muskegon …

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Houghton County Establishes PACE District

Houghton County businesses will soon be able to get financial help to adopt energy saving measures. The County Board of Commissioners voted to establish a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) district. Managing Director of the Houghton Energy Efficiency Team (HEET) Melissa Davis explains how PACE helps you save money when converting …

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