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M-26 Paving Near Hubbell Begins Today

Traffic delays will begin as early as today between Hubbell and Lake Linden. The Michigan Department of Transportation is repaving 2.2 miles of M-26, running north of 21st Street. The project will cost around $1 million. Intermittent single-lane closures are expected to slow traffic through August.

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New State Budget to Help Ontonagon, Other Local Governments Struggling with Unfunded Retirement Debt

Michigan’s new budget includes help for local governments struggling to pay down debts to their employees’ retirement system. For years, during the ‘90s and early 2000s, the Municipal Employees Retirement System of Michigan underestimated the amount of money it would need to fund to cover future pensions. When retirements hit, …

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Carnegie Museum Increases Hours

The Carnegie Museum of the Keweenaw is increasing its operating hours.  After two years with reduced access because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Museum in downtown Houghton will be open Tuesdays through Fridays from noon until 5:00, and Saturdays from noon until 4:00. The museum’s current exhibits include:• “From Village …

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DNR to Auction Houghton County Land

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is auctioning off some surplus property in the region. The offering includes three parcels in Houghton County: • A quarter-acre lot in Hubbell, with no current street access, although a previously platted road could be built. The minimum bid is set at $4,125. • …

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The Copper Axe in Calumet Host Grand Opening Tomorrow

Do you ever need to take out a little aggression or want to enjoy an emerging past time? Why not take a shot with axe throwing. In Calumet this morning, The Copper Axe held their ribbon cutting ceremony. Axe throwing lanes, take a similar approach to darts or bowling, where …

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MDOT Work in Hubbell and Lake Linden Starts Next Tuesday

Next Tuesday Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) crews will start a resurfacing project between Hubbell and Lake Linden. The 1 million dollar project will resurface the roadway, and repair concrete sidewalk ramps on a 2.2 mile stretch through town.  The construction zone will start at 21st Street in Hubbell, and …

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Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park Included in ARPA Funded State Park Projects

The state has dedicated close to 16 million dollars of American rescue plan money toward the state park system. Various upgrade projects are included in the allocations, and will improve state parks in Bay, Cheboygan, Delta, Iosco, Mackinac, Monroe, Ontonagon, Saginaw, Washtenaw and Wayne counties. The smallest and largest projects …

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Independence Day Celebrations Planned

Fireworks displays, parades and community festivals will mark Independence Day weekend across the region. Here are some of the planned celebrations (follow links for full schedules and more details). Ahmeek – Monday – at Gabe Chopp Park • 11:00 – Kids parade  • Noon – Kids games • 2:00 – Live music by …

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Michigamme Celebrates 150 Years

The holiday weekend will be extra-special in Michigamme, as the community celebrates its sesquicentennial. Activities at the park tonight include a bonfire, canoe parade and lantern release. There’s a dinner and dance tomorrow evening at the Community Center. Sunday’s schedule includes a car show, live music, a boat parade, and …

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Baraga to Host Lumberjack Days

Baraga will stage its annual Lumberjack Days celebration this weekend. Activities begin tomorrow evening, with the crowning of the Lumberjack Queen. Eight candidates are hoping to claim the crown, including Christina Anderson, Madelyn Crawford, Logan DesRochers, Corina Jahfetson, Kayleigh LaBerge, Meadow Paulson, MaKayla Smith and Macee Tolonen. A street dance …

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