News

The Houghton County Board of Commissioners will continue its discussion about how to distribute money received from the American Rescue Plan at its meeting this afternoon. The agenda also calls for commissioners to review bids on upgrading the air conditioning system in the county building, and consider appointments to several …

Updated results from last Tuesday’s election have been released by the Houghton County clerk’s office. The totals now include write-in candidates, some of whom were elected to positions for which not enough candidates filed. They include…• Tyler John Kinnunen, who will join George Eakin on the Adams Township School Board.• …

Excitement is building as the opening of the Michigan firearm deer hunting season approaches tomorrow. Officials are encouraging safety in the woods. Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Mark Pomeroy suggests loading up on the hunter’s orange… The more orange you can wear to be visible, it’s not only going …

A young woman is facing a drunk driving charge following a single-car crash early Sunday.  Houghton County Sheriff’s deputies were called out at 4:20 a.m. to the area near US-41 and Boston Road. They found the vehicle with two 18-year-old women inside.  Both were taken to UP Health System-Portage for …

The preliminary examination for the man accused of crashing a semi-truck into the Holiday Gas Station in L’Anse last month has been rescheduled for next month. Investigators say 22-year-old Dawaun Johnson, of University Park, Illinois, was drunk when he lost control on US-41 late on October 13th. The truck killed …

Hunting camps are being opened up across the region, in advance of the start of the firearm deer hunting season tomorrow. Michigan DNR Conservation Officer Mark Pomeroy encourages some planning to make sure you don’t wind up trespassing… Know where you’re hunting. You’re responsible to know, are you on public …

Some federal money will assist entities in Houghton County in purchasing some new equipment. Grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide:• The City of Hancock with $25,100 to help purchase a law enforcement vehicle.• The City of Houghton with $23,900 to help purchase a a law enforcement vehicle, …

The Michigan Iron Industry Museum in Negaunee has become part of the Michigan State Parks system. State officials say the move will provide more funding opportunities for the museum, including cash for snow removal and building repairs. It will operate as a sub-unit of the Van Riper State Park, in …

Camp Josh is new to the Portage Health Foundation’s giving Tuesday campaign. The group operates out of Ontonagon, on a 40 acre plot, and includes a fishing pond. Camp josh’s mission is to bring outdoor recreation and education opportunities to the disabled community. Even though this is their first year …

Ahmeek’s fire department has also joined in on the fun and excitement that comes with Giving Tuesday. The fire department has worked over the past few years with the portage health foundation on grant opportunities that have helped keep the department equipment up to date, and in proper working condition. …