KENTON — 48,500 native conifer seedlings have been planted around 150 acres in late June by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) across the Ottawa National Forest. This was done to help restore watersheds of the Ontonagon River and riverbanks of the Sturgeon River. ...

KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — The grueling, desperate search for 27 missing girls stretched into a third day Sunday after raging floodwaters surged into a summer camp as rescuers maneuvered through challenging terrain, while Texans were asked to pray that any survivors would be found. At least 51 ...

HOUGHTON — The Copper Country Humane Society, an animal welfare and treatment center serving Keweenaw, Baraga, and Houghton Counties, has teamed up with Little Ceasar’s to raise money for its' shelter. The money raised will go towards essential services such as vet care, spaying and ...

SOUTH RANGE — It was a day filled with patriotic cheer Friday in the Village of South Range. From the morning flag raising to the fireworks at dusk, residents and countless visitors enjoyed Forth of July activities including a parade, games, food, music and dancing. South Range Village ...

HOUGHTON — At their monthly meeting Wednesday, the Houghton County Democrats hosted Michigan Secretary of State hopeful Barb Byrum. Byrum has been the Ingham County Clerk for 12 years, and served in the Michigan legislature for six. “I know that Michigan needs a Secretary of State who is ...