Familiar faces in Houghton

HOUGHTON — Two incumbents and one former councilor have been elected to the Houghton City Council. Four candidates ran for three four-year terms. Councilor Virginia Cole, with 1,094 votes, received the most votes in unofficial results released Tuesday night. Mayor Brian Irizarry and former Councilor Philip Foltz were also elected, with 1,020 and 955 votes, respectively. Newcomer Brendan Leddy finished fourth with 936 votes. “I’m very happy to be re-elected and I’m looking forward to another four years,” Irizarry said. “The possibility exists there will be a new mayor ...

Write-ins seeking office in Copper Country

HOUGHTON — A number of write-in candidates in the Copper Country filed by the Oct. 25 deadline to be added to the November ballot. Candidates ran in Houghton, ...

South Range 4th of July Committee announces Hunters’ Ball

SOUTH RANGE — The South Range Fourth of July Committee has announced its Second Annual Big Bucks Hunters Ball, Michael Renier, committee ...

100-acre wildfire in Baraga County

15 years of Treat Street

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KENOSHA, Wis. — The Michigan Tech Huskies soccer team outshot Wisconsin-Parkside 12-2 in the second half but could not find the equalizer, ...

Keweenaw Volleyball Club tryouts start Nov. 10

Koskipirtti named CCHA Forward of the Week

Fun at Fall Fest

Birth of the buggy

Decades ago, when consumers went grocery shopping it was usually at a small neighborhood store. The store might be 1,000 square feet or slightly ...

An artist’s mettle

All are welcome

Faith perspective: Follow the Lord’s guidance on Election Day

As an independent voter and a Christian, it is hard to know who to vote for in the upcoming presidential election. Both of the candidates were chosen by God as the ...

Thanks for a successful season

Looking for good role models

Opinion: Get out and vote

Voters here in Michigan have a significant decision to make today at the ballot box. Don’t let your voice go unheard as the state is a key battleground in the 2024 ...

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Column: ‘All religions are a path to God’

I was recently watching the Holy Father’s trip to Indonesia. He commented, “all religions are a path to God.” Many were upset by this comment because of the ...

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Robert Earl Bessonen

LAKE LINDEN — Robert Earl Bessonen, also known as “Bear,” age 67, of Lake Linden, passed away at his home on November 5, 2024. He was born on September 17, ...

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