Recent Updates

Renewable Energy Company Drops Wind Turbine Project

A renewable energy company is no longer pursuing a wind farm project in Baraga County. Renewable Energy Systems had proposed erecting dozens of wind turbines in the Huron Mountains within L’Anse Township. The proposal was strongly opposed by the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and the Friends of the Huron Mountains. …

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Vendors & Parade Entries Sought For Bridgefest

Vendors and entries into the parade are being sought for this year’s Bridgefest. This year’s celebration includes the Bridgefest parade on Friday, June 14 at 7:05 pm. The route begins in Hancock and proceeds over the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. It continues through downtown Houghton ending just past the Magnuson …

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Newberry Man Arrested For Attempted Murder

A Newberry man is facing charges including attempted murder. Michigan State Police (MSP) troopers from the Sault Ste. Marie Post near the MSP Newberry Detachment were contacted by a citizen about 7:00pm Thursday who said a man broke into his home, fired several shot at him, and struck him with …

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