HOUGHTON — Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist was in Houghton Wednesday to announce two expansion projects in Houghton County representing 90 new jobs and more than $10 million in capital investment. Great Lakes Sound & Vibration, Inc. located at the Houghton County Memorial ...

CHASSELL — The Chassell Women’s Club held a meeting at Chassell Township School Wednesday. The Club made a $500 donation to one of the school’s programs. The Club is looking to take a more active role and contribute more to the Chassell community. The Club decided to reach out to the ...

LAURIUM — The Lake Linden Music Department has announced it is organizing a benefit concert in effort to support the village of Laurium. The concert is in response to the fire last week that destroyed the village’s public works garage, along with the equipment and trucks inside. “Our ...

HANCOCK — Even though its Red Kettle campaign ended several weeks ago, bells were ringing once again at the Salvation Army’s Bread of Life Center in Hancock Wednesday evening. The occasion was the local Salvation Army recognition dinner, recognizing individuals, organizations and ...

HOUGHTON — Snow, speed and next-level tricks are in store this Valentine’s weekend. It’s time once again for the Keweenaw to share in the energy and excitement of Jibba Jabba, Houghton’s most electrifying snowboard showdown. On Saturday, Huron Street, in downtown Houghton, will ...

SAULT STE. MARIE — A ransomware attack that shut down gaming at all five Kewadin Casino locations also impacted other offices at an eastern Upper Peninsula tribe. The tribe made the announcement Monday and said it could be a week or more before regular operations can resume. “On Sunday ...