SOUTH RANGE — The Village of South Range held its Council Meeting on Thursday evening addressing a variety of issues and concerns, but most notably going over the details of the grant they were approved of for the fixing of Whealkate Drive. The grant’s approval was made public by an ...

HOUGHTON — The oranges and blacks most common on the Houghton High School football field had their place in the mishmash of colors arrayed between the 35-yard lines Friday afternoon. But more important was the pattern: plaid. More than 900 people congregated on the field for Visit ...

HOUGHTON — The proposed bond for improvements at Houghton-Portage Township Schools is drawing opposition from a group of residents who say the debt would be excessive for district residents and the district should pursue other options to avoid overcrowding. Robert MacInnes, a former city ...

GRANT TOWNSHIP — Horseshoe Harbor is home to the Mary Macdonald Preserve, the largest mainland bedrock beach preserve in Michigan. The 1,200-acre preserve was established in 1982, and is owned by The Nature Conservancy (TNC), which says the Mary Macdonald Preserve is the most visited preserve ...

HOUGHTON — The president of the Small Business Association of Michigan reviewed upcoming changes to Michigan and federal business law at Thursday’s Wake Up Keweenaw breakfast. Brian Calley, who formerly served two terms as lieutenant governor, reported on several items, including upcoming ...

HOUGHTON — Several amendments to Houghton’s charter will go before city voters next year. At Wednesday’s meeting, the council approved several resolutions proposing amendments to the city’s charter, as well as the ballot language for each amendment. The election would take place ...