HOUGHTON — U.P. Michigan Works and Michigan Veterans’ Employment Services conducted a ceremony on Wednesday to recognize GS Engineering of Houghton for its dedication to employing military veterans, and to also present GS designer and employee, Stephen LaCourt, as Veteran of the ...

ALLOUEZ TOWNSHIP — Skating has been a part of the Copper Country since there was a Copper Country. It is still as popular today as it was in the 1870s. It is so popular, in fact, that backyard ice rinks with ice made from a garden hose are common throughout the four-county area. Outdoor ...

ESCANABA — There are a number of holiday activities in the local area this weekend. CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE The U.P. Steam and Gas Engine Association’s Christmas in the Village was held Friday and again today at the antique village in the U.P. State Fairgrounds. The village will be ...

HOUGHTON — Residents and city officials discussed the possibility of glass recycling or other reuse in Houghton at Wednesday’s Houghton City Council meeting. Ginny Hemmer of the Copper Country Recycling Initiative and Mary Kaminski spoke during public comment about adding a crusher ...

NORWAY — The administration building at the Dickinson County Fairgrounds in Norway has been named after the fair board chair to honor his 40 years of service. The John Degenaer Jr. Administration Building will receive its new lettering in the spring. In addition to the dedication ...

HOUGHTON — After a recommendation from the Houghton Planning Commission Tuesday, the City Council scheduled a hearing for Dec. 20 to address the rezoning of several East Houghton properties near the edge of downtown, with conditions put upon potential development. Lots owned by Quality ...