Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMANISTIQUE According to a press release from Manistique Public Safety Department The project is anticipated to be fully completed by the beginning of September if weather and progress permits the public should anticipate some pedestrian and vehicle disruptions The project includes removing and replacing pedestrian sidewalks installing new sewer and storm drain piping Complete traffic closures are not anticipated but there may be short durations while crews are working on specific areas of the project Street parking will be prohibited within the construction zone for the entire duration of the project Access to driveways will be maintained for property owners and emergency services during the construction Motorists in the area are encouraged to be aware of changing traffic patterns and flows MPS will monitor traffic and issue citations accordingly Motorists are reminded that fines for moving violations within work zones are doubled the driver may face increased fines and imprisonment up to 15 years Project questions can be directed to Rebekah Weber Chris and Shane Houghton’s charming and big-hearted series Big City Greens will be celebrating its 100th episode next week centers on the Green Family (siblings Cricket and Tilly who had to leave their farm in the country and adjust to life in the big city We had the chance to catch up with the always friendly brothers to find out about the plans for the big 100th episode and check out some first-look images from the Greens’ milestone adventure: Big City Celebrations Shane (left) and Chris Houghton joined with the cast and creative team of ‘Big City Greens’ to celebrate the 100th episode ahead of its May 3 premiere Animation Magazine: It seems just like yesterday when we chatted about the premiere of your show How do you guys feel now that the show is about to debut its 100th episode I’m overcome with a tremendous amount of gratitude many of whom have been with us since the beginning and the tremendous amount of support Disney has shown the series over the years But there’s no one we owe thanks to more than the fans of Big City Greens We never could have made it to 100 episodes without them Chris and I have been in series production of Big City Greens for a full nine years Making it to 100 episodes is a huge milestone and grateful that our audience has supported the show for so many years and continues to grow When we were first developing Big City Greens back in 2014 the execs would always ask if we thought this series could run for 100 episodes this is a milestone we’ve been shooting towards for over a decade What is the biggest lesson you have learned along the way it’s helpful to gather input from others but ultimately What are the big plans for the 100th Episode celebration Shane: Disney TVA has planned a celebration in the studio where we the crew will celebrate with the rest of the productions and have the 100th episode playing on a loop in the theaters Recently at Disney’s Bring Your Kids to Work Day there was a packed advance screening of the 100th episode for the kids who were on the Disney lot that day Take another dose of that special serum that allows us to go another 100 episodes We put as much of the celebration as we could into the episode The episode itself is a celebration of all the things we think Big City Greens does well Hopefully we touch on all the things fans like about the show We were able to add an additional three minutes to the total runtime for an extra packed episode of fun Mark Hamill guest stars as a very fun and goofy new character and I got to voice my dream character: a giant chicken we’ll all gather and toast to the 100th episode What can you tell us about future episodes of the show Shane: After “One Hundred,” we roll right into another half-hour special we’ve got a Downton Abbey-esque episode with Tilly’s stuffed potato sack Saxon; Wayne goes to the Big City; Gramma fights some porch pirates; The Greens get swole at the gym The season finale is a very special pairing of two episodes… In “Rehashed History” we revive the only shelved episode from season one previously titled “Hands-On History.” There has been some online fan buzz around the episode since it’s the only “lost” episode We thought it was time to dust it off and present it as the historical artifact it is The second episode of the finale is a fun and emotional story where Cricket learns something about his genesis Chris: Fans of Chip Whistler are in for a treat with the episode The very last episode of season 4 is a big swing and I love how it turned out Shane wrote the script and I was blown away when I first read it It inspired me to write a new end credit song for the season finale season 5 is shaping up to be one of our funniest seasons ever Who is the most famous fan of the show (that you know of?) Shane: If they’re a famous fan of the show and we know of it A lot of the times we cast folks and then find out they love the show when they come in to record Many have kids and love that they can watch something together that they both enjoy Dan Stevens voices Saxon in an upcoming episode we also have other creators of shows that we’re fans of appearing as guest stars including Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack (the creators of Smiling Friends) and J.G The only famous person who we’d love to cast is Bob Iger What is your take on the state of animation in 2025 Chris: The industry is definitely in a tough spot the landscape is more competitive than ever the business model shifted from cable to streaming which is a very different beast It’s one of the main reasons we’re producing so much short-form content and new partnerships with Big City Greens I hear you managed to tackle the scary topic of AI in one of the episodes we tackle the issue of AI in an upcoming Season 4 episode Gwendolyn Zapp (BCG‘s delusional billionaire and tech genius) uses her company to use AI to create custom TV shows based on Big City citizens Gwendolyn sums it up best in the episode by saying we can end humanity’s long nightmare of creating art!” Any great piece of advice for aspiring creators of animated shows Chris: There’s a lot of doom and gloom talk right now but remember that chaotic times also bring opportunities Hollywood will always be in the business of making stuff that captures the attention of as many people as possible long-lasting TV shows are all about great characters and being funny but one that has been around since the dawn of television We’re just lucky enough to have created enduring characters that millions around the world find charming Big City Greens episode “One Hundred” premieres May 3 on Disney Channel and May 7 on Disney+ We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below The cookies that are categorised as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site We also use third-party cookies that help us analyse how you use this website and provide the content and advertisements that are relevant to you These cookies will only be stored in your browser with your prior consent You can choose to enable or disable some or all of these cookies but disabling some of them may affect your browsing experience Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors Performance cookies are used to understand and analyse the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customised advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyse the effectiveness of the ad campaigns In the landmark 100th episode of Disney Branded Television’s Big City Greens the Green family is determined to make their 100th adventure their best — whether that means unleashing monstrous chickens Created and executive produced by brothers Chris and Shane Houghton the Emmy® Award-nominated animated series premiered on Disney Channel in June 2018 The comedy-adventure follows the offbeat adventures of 10-year-old Cricket Green (voiced by Chris Houghton) a mischievous and optimistic country boy who moves to the big city with his wildly out-of-place family: older sister Tilly Green (voiced by Marieve Herington) and Gramma Alice (voiced by Artemis Pebdani) The series is heavily influenced by the Houghton brothers’ youth in rural St Before the 100th episode debuts May 3 on Disney Channel and May 7 on Disney+ the Houghton brothers — who entered into an overall deal with Disney Branded Television in 2024 — reflect on Big City Greens‘ impact and the surprising opportunities it’s given them Chris: There was a lot of pressure to come up with a new We were banging our heads against the wall And what haven’t we done?” And it was Shane who actually came up with the story Shane: We’ve covered so much in 100 episodes of Big City Greens that we knew we had to go bigger [but it has all the things] audiences have come to love about Big City Greens It’s a celebration and a look back at all 99 episodes that came before it I’m very proud of it — very happy with how it turned out And [Disney Legend] Mark Hamill guest stars in it The success of Big City Greens led to a feature film What unexpected opportunities has the show given you it felt like this was our chance to really make Big City Greens as a project as big as it could possibly be but then when opportunities came to do some shorts or to do ancillary projects like the NHL partnership is getting opportunities to grow well beyond a TV series It was so unique and so different from anything we’ve ever done That was something we had wanted to do ever since we came to Hollywood and it was cool that we got to do it with people from the series I couldn’t be prouder of our crew and the people who make the show with us at Disney TV Animation Chris: It’s so much bigger than just us We have the honor to lead this massive team pick and choose which great idea we’re going to go with next It’s great to go in every day and try to make stuff that’s funny and entertaining that people might still want to watch in 30 years How have you evolved creatively since Big City Greens premiered seven years ago Shane: This is the longest job I’ve ever had and it’s cool to look back at how much we’ve grown as people We’ve been in production for nine years and a lot of our crew members have been with us since Season 1 of the show We aren’t the spring chickens we used to be We’ve cultivated this crew that we’re really proud of We’ve told stories that we’re very proud of Chris: We couldn’t have done it without you It’s so fun to come in each week and think of crazy stuff for Cricket and Tilly to do 2025 at 2:00 PM MSTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInTUCSON (13 News) - The Tucson Police Department says a man injured in a crash has died from his injuries at the intersection of East Old Spanish Trail and South Houghton Road Police says the crash involved a red 2002 Ford Escape and a grey 2022 Toyota Tacoma 45-year-old Joshua James Kirk was driving a Toyota Tacoma and suffered serious injuries The TPD says it was notified Kirk died from his injuries Saturday Police say the Ford was traveling north on Houghton Road and failed to stop for a red light The Toyota was traveling east on Old Spanish Trail when it was hit by the Ford The driver of the Ford immediately stopped after the collision and fully cooperated with the investigation Police say he not impaired and was issued a civil citation for failure to stop for a red light Be sure to subscribe to the 13 News YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@13newskold including one who had been removed from the country twice already were taken into custody following an investigation into a sexual assault in the Houghton Lake area Roscommon County Sheriff's officers investigating allegations of sexual assault found that adult men had been talking with teenage females from the area Officers contacted federal agents including U.S and Immigration and Customs Enforcement and determined a suspect in the incident was in the U.S authorities executed search warrants at properties around the Houghton Lake area and identified three subjects as being in the U.S Two were turned over to federal authorities They have not been publicly identified by authorities was arrested and charged with five counts of criminal sexual conduct He was arraigned Monday in 82nd District Court in Roscommon Information about his case wasn't immediately available The Sheriff's Office said Hernandez-Garcia is from Mexico and had previously been deported from the U.S They were unsure when or where he reentered the U.S without inspection by an immigration official Officials have declined to provide further details about the investigation They were arrested last week after allegedly speaking with a decoy from a nonprofit that identifies online child predators and helps police arrest them @max_detroitnews Match Recap: Men's Tennis | 4/17/2025 6:57:00 PM HOUGHTON, N.Y. – Sophomore Tyler Hernandez and freshman Charlie Roberts recorded singles victories John Fisher men's tennis team fell 6-3 to Houghton on Thursday afternoon The Cardinals dropped to 1-10 overall (1-5 Empire 8 Conference) Hernandez/Will Chubb recorded their second victory of the season as a doubles tandem Hernandez beat Nolan Zach in three sets in singles action Brown earned his second singles win of the season with a three-set decision over Ben Ungar Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Quaker Houghton (the "Company") (NYSE: KWR) the global leader in industrial process fluids announced today that it has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Dipsol Chemicals Co. ("Dipsol") a leading supplier of surface treatment and plating solutions and services primarily for the automotive and other industrial applications for  23 billion JPY (~$153 million at current rates)  Dipsol is headquartered in Japan and operates globally with revenues of approximately $82 million over the twelve-month period ending December 31 2024.  The purchase price represents a multiple of approximately 10.5x Dipsol's trailing twelve month estimated adjusted EBITDA of approximately $15 million Chief Executive Officer and President said "The acquisition of Dipsol demonstrates our ability to use our strong financial position to make strategic investments that will accelerate growth and create shareholder value.  Dipsol provides Quaker Houghton with leading product technologies that complement our technical service model and add capabilities and breadth to our differentiated portfolio of advanced solutions." Dipsol was established in 1953 and is headquartered in Japan.  The company has a strong portfolio of products and services and a leading position in the Japanese market for plating chemicals  Dipsol has approximately 450 employees worldwide and a global presence with production and R&D facilities in Asia Berquist continued "Dipsol is a market leader highly innovative and has an established market position and strong customer focus especially in the Asia-Pacific region.  The acquisition will help expand our advanced solutions businesses in attractive end markets with solid growth characteristics and high barriers to entry.  Dipsol provides significant cross-selling capabilities and enhances our ability to meet and exceed the needs of our customers across the globe." The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025 and is subject to applicable regulatory approvals and certain other customary conditions  Quaker Houghton expects to fund the purchase price for this acquisition with borrowings under its existing credit facility The information in this press release includes non-GAAP (unaudited) financial information of Dipsol's estimated adjusted EBITDA.  The Company believes this non-GAAP financial measure provides meaningful supplemental information as it enhances a reader's understanding of the financial performance of Dipsol.  In addition our definition of adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly named measures reported by other companies The Company presents an estimated adjusted EBITDA for Dipsol which is calculated as estimated net income before depreciation and amortization and taxes on income before equity in net income of associated companies plus or minus certain items that management believes are not indicative of future operating performance or not considered core to Dipsol's operations As it relates to future projections for Dipsol as well as other forward-looking information contained in this press release the Company has not provided guidance for comparable GAAP measures or a quantitative reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable U.S GAAP measure because it is unable to determine with reasonable certainty the ultimate outcome of certain significant items necessary to calculate such measures without unreasonable effort certain non-recurring or non-core items Dipsol may record that could materially impact net income and could have a material impact on the U.S GAAP reported results for the guidance period This press release contains "forward-looking statements" that fall under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the Securities Act of 1933 These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts We have based these forward-looking statements on assumptions projections and expectations about future events that we believe are reasonable based on currently available information including statements regarding the potential effects of economic downturns; tariffs including uncertainty surrounding changes in tariffs; inflation and global supply chain constraints on the Company's business and financial condition; our expectation that we will maintain sufficient liquidity and remain in compliance with the terms of the Company's credit facility; expectations about future demand and raw material costs; and statements regarding the impact of increased raw material costs and pricing initiatives These forward-looking statements include statements with respect to our beliefs which may differ materially from our actual results including but not limited to the potential benefits of acquisitions and divestitures the impacts on our business as a result of global supply chain constraints and our current and future results and plans and statements that include the words "may," "could," "should," "would," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "outlook Such statements include information relating to current and future business activities A major risk is that demand for the Company's products and services is largely derived from the demand for its customers' products which subjects the Company to uncertainties related to downturns in a customer's business and unanticipated customer production slowdowns and shutdowns Other major risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to inflationary pressures including increases in raw material costs; supply chain constraints and the impacts of economic downturns; customer financial instability; high interest rates and their impact on our and our customers' business operations; the impacts from acts of war including those in Ukraine and the Middle East as well as economic political and governmental actions taken by various governments and governmental organizations in response; economic and political disruptions particularly in light of numerous elections globally and the possibility of regime changes; the possibility of economic recession; legislative and regulatory developments including changes to existing laws and regulations and the economic and other sanctions imposed by other nations on Russia and Belarus and/or other government organizations; suspensions of activities in Russia by many multinational companies; foreign currency fluctuations; significant changes in applicable tax rates and regulations; future terrorist attacks and other acts of violence; the impacts of consolidation in our industry including loss or consolidation of a major customer or other natural disasters; and the potential occurrence of cyber-security breaches cyber-security attacks and other technology outages and security incidents the Company is subject to the same business cycles as those experienced by our customers in the steel Our forward-looking statements are subject to risks uncertainties and assumptions about the Company and its operations that are subject to change based on various important factors and possible inaccurate assumptions relevant to our business could cause our actual results to differ materially from expected and historical results All forward-looking statements included in this press release including expectations about business conditions during 2024 and future periods are based upon information available to the Company as of the date of this press release we caution you not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements For more information regarding these risks and uncertainties as well as certain additional risks that we face which appears in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31 and in subsequent reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information or future events or for any other reason This discussion is provided as permitted by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Quaker Houghton is the global leader in industrial process fluids our customers include thousands of the world's most advanced and specialized steel innovative and sustainable solutions are backed by best-in-class technology deep process knowledge and customized services we partner with our customers to improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently Quaker Houghton is headquartered in Conshohocken located near Philadelphia in the United States today announced the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) today announced the following schedule and contact information for its first quarter 2025 earnings release and investor.. Chemical Chemical Acquisitions, Mergers and Takeovers Do not sell or share my personal information: Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInHOUGHTON (WLUC) - Houghton County Memorial Airport has reported that its passenger traffic has shown positive growth in the first quarter of 2025 the airport reported 13,305 passengers from January to March which marks some of the highest traffic since 2000 CMX reported 10,413 passenger departures and arrivals from January through March The surge in passenger traffic highlights the airport’s vital role as a transportation hub and its importance in connecting travelers to destinations across the country CMX says the higher numbers can be attributed to competitive fares within the region and connections through Chicago O’Hare International Airport “We are thrilled to see such a strong start to 2025,” said Dennis Hext “This achievement reflects our commitment to providing convenient and reliable air travel for the residents and visitors of Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula.” Houghton County Memorial Airport is making significant strides to enhance the passenger experience by investing in the development of a modern new terminal The project aims to provide state-of-the-art facilities and accommodate the growing number of travelers using the airport while providing a foundation for economic development and future expansion (WLUC) - The Upper Peninsula State Bank is getting closer to purchasing and redeveloping a piece of Houghton city property at 902 College Avenue includes multiple parking spaces and the former Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce Building The bank would merge this property with the neighboring property it owns the Houghton City Council held a public hearing on the development site’s front “That was approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals,” Houghton City Manager Eric Waara the city council has to approve splitting any lots in the city; that’s in our charter.” The council approved the site’s lot splitting allowing the city to retain some of the property for sewer and parking purposes The project’s site development plan and an amended purchase agreement were also approved Waara says the development plan divides the property into three sections “Given the elevation differences on the site there’s going to be underground parking,” Waara continued which will be on the downtown end of the site and then there will be one to two residential buildings.” These buildings would be built under conditions a 50-foot height limit and an emphasis on residential/mixed use The council also passed a resolution allowing the mayor or city manager to sign the property deed when the time comes to close on the property The city is asking for $440,000 for the purchase “I would expect we’ll close on it sometime in April,” Waara added Waara says construction could begin in the summer Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application while hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park the first daughter of Alan Fisher Houghton and Edith Claire Smith Houghton She was educated in the Dunedin public schools and graduated from the University of South Florida with a B.A in education and from the University of Virginia with an M.A She loved children and was a natural teacher She taught on the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana and in elementary schools in Georgia She had a special affinity for and patience with those with special needs.  Her other great love was outdoors adventure She set for herself monumental challenges that she doggedly pursued and achieved such as hiking all 900 miles of trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park; hiking the entire 2,200 miles of the Appalachian Trail (in segments during summer vacations); and visiting and exploring every one of the 63 U.S National Parks (including the Virgin Islands and American Samoa) She completed every goal on her “bucket list.” She loved to photograph the gorgeous scenery she encountered on her many adventures Ann volunteered for 20 years at Oconaluftee Visitor Center in the Smoky Mountains National Park Over the years she also was a Trail Maintainer Parkwide Litter Patrol Volunteer and Leave No Trace Ambassador She logged more than 4,000 hours as a volunteer Ann had a generous heart and donated to many nonprofit causes She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter–day Saints in Waynesville She never married and owned a small home in Balsam North Carolina for easy access to her beloved mountains Hers was a life of many challenges and many accomplishments  She is survived by her much–loved cat “Scout,” her older brother Eric Houghton (wife Rebecca) and four nephews: Adam Penney (wife Theresa and greats Calvin and Alice) Luke Penney (wife Carson and greats Baxter and Parks) and Thomas Guthrie (wife Adrea and greats Zoey She was predeceased by her parents and beloved brother-in-law Kurt Penney Memorial service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints In lieu of flowers consider a donation in Ann’s memory to Friends of the Smokies. https://friendsofthesmokies.org/honor-or-remember-a-loved-one/ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors She graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1965 Anne married David Houghton on February 17 Anne was a dedicated florist working for Felke’s for 30 years before retiring in 2012 Outgoing and fun are just a couple of words that describe her personality she was always involved in the lives and special moments of her grandchildren “the hostess with the mostess,” from her family Anne was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and the Phi Delta Kappa Sorority She enjoyed playing Canasta and belonged to the Canasta Players Club for 50 years She is survived by her husband David of Plymouth; her children: Ronna Sissel Matt (Danielle) Gantz of Plymouth; grandchildren: Morgan (Aaron) Sissel-Landrey McKoy Gantz; brothers: Larry (Amme) Girten Patricia Girten of Plymouth; and Bob Girten of Indianapolis from 2-4 pm at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home Funeral services will immediately follow with Life Celebrant James Smart officiating Burial will take place in the New Oak Hill Cemetery at a later date Memorial contributions may be given to the City of Plymouth Gift Fund This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The fifth annual Allegany County Startup Collegiate Competition will take place on Saturday and Houghton College will pitch their ideas for creating a business to a panel of judges with a chance to win cash prizes Alfred University served as host for the inaugural 2021 competition teams from Alfred University took first and second place This year’s competition will be streamed live from 1-3 p.m Teams of undergraduate students have been working hard to identify a business need in our area and how they would solve a problem for their customers and turn that into a viable business Students have had the guidance of knowledgeable industry and academic mentors along the way Teams of students present their business ideas with the winning plans determined by a panel of judges There is $8,500 in cash prizes available; top winners will receive cash toward the launch of their business as well as in-kind donations of professional services Undergraduate students of any major are welcome to participate The competition is a partnership of Alfred University It is made possible through a committee of partners from Alfred University and the Western New York Incubator Network.  Event sponsors are The Center for Advanced Ceramic Technology (CACT) at Alfred University Focused on a professional education with an emphasis on APEX our applied and experiential learning program Alfred University has a long history of educating socially conscious students who make a difference in their professions and their communities Your gifts of time and financial support help transform student lives every day Copyright © 2025 Alfred University Great Lakes Sound & Vibration expanding operations creating 42 jobs; Loukus Technologies expanding operations Governor Garlin Gilchrist II traveled to the Upper Peninsula to announce two expansion projects in Houghton County representing 90 new jobs and over $10 million in capital investment  Great Lakes Sound & Vibration (GLSV) is expanding their operation in Franklin Township to support existing and future contracts with the U.S is growing their operations to support the company’s ability to quickly increase production capacity to meet rising demand in the defense and energy sectors to support newly awarded business to design and deliver a device that is used to improve efficiency in the oil and gas industry.  “Today’s announcements represent incredible news for Michiganders in Franklin Township GLSV and Loukus Technologies are respected members of the community They’re walking the walk when it comes to Making it in Michigan creating 90 good-paying jobs in our Upper Peninsula,” said Lt “I applaud their major contributions to the defense and energy sectors and can’t wait to see what they do next to help our communities thrive.”  “Team Michigan is excited to announce Loukus Technologies and Great Lakes Sound & Vibration’s expansion projects in Houghton County,” said MEDC Senior Vice President of Regional Development Matt McCauley “As we continue our efforts with the Make it in Michigan economic development strategy we congratulate these organizations for their ongoing commitment to the Upper Peninsula.”  Great Lakes Sound & Vibration, Inc is announcing a 26,000-square-foot expansion at their airpark facility that will allow the company to consolidate their manufacturing operations under one roof in Franklin Township in Houghton County This investment will support additional growth for projects with the U.S Air Force in addition to many other contractors that build tanks “We are grateful for the MEDC’s partnership on this expansion project that supports our mission to provide complete customer-specific solutions for sound and shock problems in the North American defense market,” said GLSV CEO “We are committed to providing rewarding career opportunities in our community to deliver solutions and products that meet or exceed customer and regulatory requirements.”  Today’s announcement will result in $8.5 million in capital investment and the creation of 42 new jobs with starting wages considerably greater than the regional median wage Support from the Michigan Strategic Fund has been awarded to the company through a Michigan Business Development Program (MBDP) performance-based grant in the amount of $400,000 In addition to today’s expansion announcement the company continues to have a positive impact on the local manufacturing supply base including outsourcing painting and a variety of facility support services that have grown in line with the GLSV’s growth.  “Great Lakes Sound & Vibration is a unique business providing unique solutions to difficult problems at the Department of Defense They continue their growth by adapting to the ever-changing defense industry needs for new and innovative solutions to sound and vibration as well as new product development,” said Jeff Ratcliffe Executive Director of the Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance “We are proud to support GLSV’s investment in our community This grant will not only help to propel GLSV’s growth but also create 42 good paying jobs in the Keweenaw Peninsula We are grateful to the MEDC for their continued dedication to fostering business growth and economic development in our community.”  The expansion of GLSV in the Upper Peninsula builds on its years of growth and success in Michigan thanks to critical support from the MEDC including initial support for its operations in 2019 and subsequent assistance from the state’s APEX Accelerators which support with government contracting efforts.   Altogether, today’s announcement further exemplifies Michigan’s long-standing leadership in the defense sector with the help and support of the Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation (ODAI) ODAI supports a defense industry that contributes $30 billion in economic activity for Michigan with more than 166,000 jobs and nearly 4,000 Michigan businesses serving the defense has developed a proposal to meet the talent and workforce needs of the company with an estimated value of $461,320.  Learn more about pursuing a career with GLSV Loukus Technologies was formed in 2018 and is headquartered in Calumet (Houghton County) Loukus Technologies specializes in advanced materials development and casting technologies for both the defense and energy sectors The company is expanding into a building next to their current facility which will house their machining This expansion is necessary due to newly awarded private industry contracts.  “The grant from the MSF is the catalyst Loukus Technologies needed to make the expansion of our advanced material production facility a reality,” said Adam R “The expansion will support the creation of meaningful career opportunities and enhance our production capacity.”  The expansion project is expected to generate $1.6 million in capital investment and create 48 new jobs with starting wages considerably greater than the regional media wage Support from the Michigan Strategic Fund through a MBDP performance-based grant in the amount of $300,000 helps to ensure that this expansion project will happen in Michigan The funding will support the company’s ability to quickly increase production capacity to meet rising demand while paying its employees well and remaining an employer of choice in Houghton County.  “Loukus Technologies continues to grow by deploying innovative materials technology and manufacturing processes which provide well-paying jobs in the Upper Peninsula,” said Jeff Ratcliffe “We are proud to support their continued investment in our community and appreciate the MEDC’s financial support of Loukus Technologies’ efforts Their expansion will not only increase their production but add an additional 48 new jobs over the next three years here in the Keweenaw.”    the Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance is supporting the project by working with the company and the Charter Township of Calumet to help coordinate a mutually beneficial agreement for use of the abandoned mine site where the expansion will take place.  Learn more about pursuing a career with Loukus Technologies About Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has been named a small town "hidden gem," according to a list compiled by the Home & Garden TV channel "There's something special about small towns. Whether it's the simplicity, the character or the people, they are a quintessential part of American life," HGTV said Houghton — representing the small towns of Michigan — has about 8,500 residents, according to 2025 U.S HGTV says the city is among the 50 "most charming small towns" in the U.S "Its 233 miles of snowmobile trails and world-class biking opportunities attract adventurers, and history buffs come to explore its colorful mining past," HGTV said. "The sunsets on Lake Superior are stunning, and in the winter, McLain State Park invites visitors to hike Houghton is home to Michigan Technological University. McLain State Park is nearby and you can catch the ferry to Isle Royale National Park from its downtown dock Among the several other small parks along the Portage Canal Houghton has 30 geology sites scattered in and around of the city that explains its natural history The city hosts a downtown farmers market and a community garden The history of Houghton can be recognized in nature, its community and in the museums that put it on display, such as, Carnegie Museum or A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum With an annual average of 180 inches of snowfall, the area is a focal point for winter sport enthusiasts Visit Keweenaw maintains a website of things to do in the area throughout the year Houghton is considered a non-metro micro area it is "outside the boundaries of metro areas," the research service said For the complete list of 50 small town, visit HGTV's website Receive emails when new obituariesare published to our website Welcome to Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory When you have experienced the loss of a loved one you can trust us to guide you through the arrangements necessary to create a meaningful ceremony that celebrates the unique life being honored Our staff is committed to providing your family with the highest quality care and service in your time of need and we take pride in our responsibility to lighten your burden as you take the first steps toward healing.  At Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory we want to relieve you of the stress of funeral planning Whether you choose a full-service funeral or a budget-friendly direct cremation Funeral services can include a viewing or open-casket optional service Cremation services can be affordable and straightforward with a direct cremation without a service you can arrange cremation with a memorial ceremony our team can help you without the urgency of time You can plan ahead instead of forcing your family to make dozens of decisions regarding caskets when you choose our facility with an on-site crematory and a reception center your loved ones only have to make one stop Our Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory team serves St. Joseph, Savannah, Avenue City, Agency, Clarksdale, Faucett Our permanent memorialization options will help you honor your loved ones in the way they would have wanted Meet with a member of our team at Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory to tour the facility and get to know our staff. 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CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.485 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 16 Banking & Financial Services Dividends securing his first-ever PWVT event win as one of only two men to go 2-for-3 – The PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour (PWVT) returned to Reno for a sold-out weekend where Pokey Houghton (St the 19-year-old was paired with Peanut for a resounding 85.5 points to land in a tie for the No 3 position on the event leaderboard.  Early on Saturday he was paired with Tropic Thunder to turn in an impressive round-winning 85.5-point ride and move into the championship round as the No As the talented animal athletes of the PBR showcased their supreme agility throughout the final round in Nevada the Utah cowboy hoped to keep the momentum going when matched up with Train Station Despite this pairing going differently than he had planned his efforts throughout the weekend were still enough to walk away as the event champion For his 2-for-3 weekend and first-place finish Houghton netted 124.5 Velocity Global points and sits at No Velocity Global points contribute to the Velocity Global Standings and determine which new riders are added to the elite Unleash The Beast throughout the season The Top 3 Velocity Global riders who have not already qualified are also invited to the PBR World Finals in May finishing in second place at the Reno Events Center The 28-year-old cowboy had a less-than-ideal Friday night when he scored 68.5 points aboard Bro Code.  Williams was paired with Apple Juicing as the night began throwing him to the dirt after 4.07 seconds.  He then set sights on the championship round where July was no match for Williams’ athleticism Being the only man to make the 8 in the final round Williams concluded his 2-for-3 weekend.  Williams collected 78 Velocity Global points for his efforts and remains at No finished the weekend in third place.  With a determined look, 21-year-old Andersen conquered his Round 1 matchup with Scrapper, turning in an 87.5-point monumental ride to put himself in the No. 1 spot for the opening night in Reno.  Hoping to keep the momentum flowing, the young athlete launched from the chutes in Saturday’s second round aboard McClure 07. To the sold-out crowd’s dismay, the Australian cowboy fell short, hitting the dirt after 4.54 seconds.  Despite being launched by Smoke Down in the championship round after 4.47 seconds, Andersen earned 64 Velocity Global points for his third-place finish.  Williams’ fellow California man, Andy Guzman (Oakdale, California), ended up in fourth place in Reno on Saturday night.  In the opening round Friday night, Guzman landed in the No. 2 spot on the leaderboard after his exciting ride aboard Jericho, scoring 86.5 points. Going into Round 2 on Saturday night, the 22-year-old set his sights on Gator Drool. Unfortunately, the talented animal athlete bucked Guzman off after a mere 2.13 seconds.   Despite his championship round matchup against Ain’t No Joke ending abruptly at 1.41 seconds, Guzman earned 39 Velocity Global points and now sits at No. 27 in the Velocity standings.  Rounding out the Top 5 at the Reno Events Center was Jaxton Mortensen (Chino Valley, Arizona). In Round 1, he launched from the chutes making quick work of Cherry Bomb. As excited Silver State fans cheered, he made it to the buzzer, scoring 85.5 points and tying for third place with Houghton.  From there, despite a valiant effort to stay aboard his Saturday night opponents, he couldn’t convert.  Mortensen’s first round score helped the 20-year-old leave Reno with 33.5 Velocity Global points and moved him to No. 15. In the Velocity Standings.  The talented bull riders of the Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour will next head to Norfolk, Virginia, for the GOVX PBR Norfolk at Chartway Arena Feb. 28-Mar. 1. In a double-up weekend, the PWVT will also be in Bridgeport, Connecticut, for the Cooper Tires PBR Bridgeport at Total Mortgage Arena Feb. 28-Mar. 1.  Photo courtesy of Andre Silva/Bull Stock Media  8 seconds is all it takes to become a legend. Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. Don’t miss our weekly town hall. Ten fire departments respond to Houghton Lake fire crews cut through ice for water supplyby UpNorthLive Newsroom (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Markey Township Fire Department said it dealt with a structure fire in Houghton Lake Sunday was under construction on East Houghton Lake Drive in Lake Township Officials said it was empty at the time of the fire Chief David Russo with The Markey Township Fire Department said ten total fire departments were bringing water There were issues with having enough water and they had to cut through the ice on a canal on Houghton Lake Flames broke through the roof and the chimney collapsed Russo said fire crews were able to contain the fire from spreading to nearby houses and the cause of the fire is currently unknown She departed from a life that began on March 22 stitched together with years of love and devotion Nina worked for over 20 years as an office manager at Saylor's after retiring she was a dedicated caregiver to her parents She was a graduate of Whitmer High School and spent time in Cambridge where she was part of a rowing team.  and she cherished her weekend retreats with the Croknitsters creating clothing for all of her loved ones including two of her sister's wedding dresses Her heart overflowed with love for her parents and her siblings—Christina (Scott) Reynolds Royce (Michele "Sissy") Houghton She was an unwavering source of support and guidance not only for them but also for her ten nieces and nephews For her nine great-nieces and great-nephews she represented a grandmother's warmth Her nurturing spirit extended beyond her immediate family embracing the special bonds she formed with her step-daughters Stephanie (Kimble) McLean and Julie Kimble Nina’s circle of love encompassed her aunt who was more like a sister to Nina and her siblings each of whom hold cherished memories of the joy she brought into their lives Jude Children's Hospital or Hospice of Northwest Ohio.  Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 am Nina will be laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery Home / Arts & Entertainment Jim O’Heir of ‘Parks and Recreation’ to join City High alum The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread The University of Iowa Career Center changed Jeff Houghton's life wasn't certain about career direction while attending college "I chose communications because it was so broad," Houghton said "I had no idea what I was going to do at that time of my life." Houghton applied and landed an internship with "The Late Show with David Letterman." "I loved watching Letterman," Houghton said while calling from his Springfield When I look back at it I'm amazed since I worked at the coolest place in New York City." made coffee and enjoyed interacting with guests "He showed up by himself whenever he came on the show and was just so friendly." featuring special guest Jim O’Heir of “Parks and Recreation” Tickets: (319) 688-8253; www.englert.org Artist’s website: themysteryhour.com Occasionally Houghton would run into Letterman but he was a pretty reclusive guy," Houghton said. "The experience overall was incredible." Houghton was in a couple of "Late Show" skits and learned much about how the talk show business works who would like nothing more than hosting his own talk show Houghton figured it out even though he moved to Springfield after meeting and marrying a local gal shortly after graduating from the University of Iowa in 2004 Houghton became the host of "The Mystery Hour," a chat show based in Springfield that started as a program in 2006 for a live audience in a basement improv theatre "The Mystery Hour" defied the odds and grew into syndication Houghton captured the show and presented it as digital content and I tried it here in Springfield and it took off," Houghton said Initial guests on "The Mystery Hour" were local newscasters and athletes "I tried to have guests on who are doing interesting things," Houghton said Houghton started booking film and television actors who stole scenes as Pedro in the cult classic "Napoleon Dynamite" flew in for the show "It was so cool having Efren on the show," Houghton said "Who doesn't love 'Napoleon Dynamite?’" Stanley Hudson from "The Office,“ and Christa Flanagan from "Mad Men" and MadTV" also appeared on "The Mystery Hour." Chappell Roan is the most famous "Mystery Hour" guest "She was just 16 or 17 when she came on," Houghton said "The Mystery Hour Theater" will return for the second time to the Englert Theater will feature actor Jim O'Heir from the sitcom "Parks and Recreation." "I'm looking forward to going back home and being on with Jim," Houghton said "We'll have a great house band with James Tutson I love coming back home and look forward to doing my show back there since Iowa City is a great literary scene I have so many great memories growing up there." Part of the appeal of coming back is due to family since the four-time Emmy Award winner enjoys visiting his relatives with his wife and three children "They need to come back to Iowa City to see my family I come back home about four times a year." and it's obvious what kind of impact Letterman and Conan O'Brien had on Houghton "I love both of those guys," Houghton said "I look back at that internship and think about what life would be like if I didn't have that opportunity back in my college days The Gazette has been informing Iowans with in-depth local news coverage and insightful analysis for over 140 years independent journalism with a subscription today © 2025 The Gazette | All Rights Reserved NY passed away suddenly and peacefully on Tuesday Dan was known to all who met him as a kind and open man He spent his childhood living throughout New England where he developed a deep appreciation for and curiosity about history and antiques Dan pursued his passion for fine woodworking and craftsmanship at the North Bennet Street Trade School in Boston he honed his craft and developed the skills he would need to create and maintain his own successful cabinetry business in the Hudson Valley Dan’s work brought him so much joy and pride in part because he was able to spend his days out in his shop where he could look out over the pond and watch the birds and wildlife that he loved His work also brought Dan many life-long friendships that he carried with him into his retirement His friends knew that Dan could be found there at the end of the driveway A stroll through the woods with a walking stick in hand and a terrier running along ahead was also a source of great comfort and happiness for Dan He always looked forward to and was fulfilled by annual family vacations at the Audubon Center on Cape Cod visits with family in New Mexico and Seattle built their home and family on the land that they cherished together He was so fortunate to be able to also share his most recent years traveling enjoying the outdoors and caring for his home with his loving partner and an incredible father to his two daughters Dan embraced his new role in recent years as a grandpa and goofy antics with his four grandchildren Dan is survived by his daughters Martha (Ethan) and Elizabeth (Tom); grandchildren Anika and Matt; his partner Ginger Long; and many nieces Nonnie Hoyt Houghton and his parents Howard and Joanna Houghton Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday NY. There will be a veteran’s military presentation to close out the service In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Massachusetts Audubon Society. Mass Audubon208 South Great Road, Lincoln MA 01773Web: https://www.massaudubon.org/ Game Recap: Men's Basketball | 3/8/2025 2:36:00 PM Thanks for visiting SMALL BUT TOUGH — Ann Houghton’s very thin build may have contributed to hypothermia listed on her autopsy as the beloved hiker’s cause of death SEARCH SITE — Searchers looking for missing hiker and park volunteer Ann Houghton concentrated their efforts around the Enloe and Bradley Creek area Her body was found about a quarter-mile off the Enloe Creek trail Campgrounds in the Smokies can be deserted in the winter No one noticed Ann's vehicle had been parked in Smokemont campground for days even though her backcountry permit was only for one night It was an icy mid-winter day when 73-year-old Ann Houghton parked her Subaru Outback at the Smokemont campground in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and tramped into the woods one Tuesday afternoon in late January search-and-rescue workers found Houghton’s body about 400 yards off the trail What happened to Houghton after she set out on Jan In part because repeated requests for further information from the National Park Service by this newspaper have remained unanswered In part to preserve Houghton’s dignity in her final moments And in part because some — maybe even most — of what happens to solo hikers who perish in the mountains will A woman with an enduring adventurous spirit Friends and rescue workers have pieced together her likely path From Smokemont Campground north up Bradley Fork Trail to Chastain Creek Trail From the Bradley Fork/Chastain Creek intersection a strenuous five-mile hike up Chastain Creek Trail to Enloe Creek Trail — a climb involving 2,400 feet of elevation gain After a short descent on Enloe Creek Trail to reach the overlook she’d turn around and head back to one of two dedicated campsites on Chastain Creek Trail then finish the trip with a short hike back to her car the next morning The two women met at an informal hiking group Wales worked for the National Park Service for 25 years Houghton had section-hiked the entire Appalachian Trail and all 900 miles of the Smokies A shared love of public lands and adventure connected them they probably would have still become friends One of my friends described it as a constant monologue,” Wales told The Mountaineer The one word I would use to describe Ann was kind I’ve never met anyone who was just so genuinely good.” Wales would check on Houghton during her rambles in the woods and across the country Houghton was on a quest to visit every National Park Wales recounted a story of Houghton’s visit to Death Valley National Park during a heat wave Overnight temperatures didn’t dip far below 100 degrees Fahrenheit You’ve got to go check into a hotel.’ She was always very nice and she would listen to everything you said and then she would go ahead and do it her way And so she ended up car camping in Death Valley in a heat wave Wales didn’t know Houghton was planning a one-night excursion in the park last January and she was familiar with the area — it was a route she’d traveled many times After Houghton was reported missing and the search made the rounds on social media Wales scrolled through posts and saw a comment from some hikers who’d abandoned a trek from the Smokemont parking lot the same day Houghton began hers “There was just ice everywhere in the parking lot,” Wales recalled of the comment “So they just got back in their car and left and I’m sure she had her (ice cleats) to walk in the ice Houghton had notified a friend when and where she would be hiking but that friend had no instructions to follow up and make sure Houghton had returned safely Houghton was slated to pet-sit for Wales that weekend Wales reached out to Houghton toward the end of the week to arrange details and after becoming increasingly concerned that her calls were going straight to voicemail initiated a wellness check at Houghton’s house When responders found Houghton’s house empty Wales reported her missing to the National Park Service the trail led to Smokemont Campground and Houghton’s car Houghton’s actions preceding her hike fly in the face of standard wilderness wisdom — let someone know where you are going and instruct that person to initiate a search should you fail to return at an agreed-upon time The wilderness professionals interviewed for this story do not believe Houghton survived past that first night in the Smokies Steve Kuni spent 21 years in the Army and is now a team member and training coordinator for Haywood County Search and Rescue as well as a co-crew leader for the Carolina Mountain Club search and rescue crew He also teaches a hiker survival course for Haywood County Parks and Recreation He spoke to The Mountaineer in his role as an educator and not in any official capacity pertaining to his role in Haywood SAR Kuni did not participate in the search — Houghton was found before Haywood SAR was tapped to aid the effort both through the news and his contacts in the SAR world he stressed that his information came through this informal network and is not a definitive statement of fact “What I am told — and this is second hand — is that she encountered an obstacle in the trail and got pushed off trail,” Kuni said rescue workers found Houghton’s body on the ground in a flattish area next to her partially set-up tent We’ll never know if Houghton reached the overlook where she had originally planned to turn around No one knows if she was ascending or descending when things took a bad turn No one knows how late into the evening she walked it appears that Houghton knew she wasn’t going to make it to her intended destination that night a 35-year veteran of the NPS who retired as the Deputy Superintendent at Great Smoky Mountains National Park Once the body’s core temperature drops below 95 degrees it’s very difficult to get it back up again Overnight temperatures in Gatlinburg on Jan Survival professionals generally assume that for every thousand feet you ascend the temperature drops by roughly three degrees So it could have been as much as six degrees cooler at Houghton’s elevation Exactly how cold it was where Houghton died is “Even a three-and-a-half-degree drop in core body temperature can start causing symptoms (of hypothermia) And then the effects of that are confusion and lack of coordination Loss of judgment and violent shivering,” FitzGerald said Hypothermia-caused confusion and loss of judgment are important points because they could be yet another reason Houghton got off-trail Wales speculated that Houghton began to cool rapidly while making her descent and her hypothermia began setting in at that point by the time Houghton began making camp a quarter-mile off Enloe Creek Trail Routine tasks — tasks like pitching a tent and making a fire things Houghton had done hundreds of times and was extremely competent at — would have become increasingly difficult the more she advanced into hypothermia Houghton’s physiology also likely played a part The missing person flyer distributed by the National Park Service describes her as standing 5 foot 6 and weighing 105 pounds — underweight for her age and gender bordering on “severe thinness,” according to the World Health Organization’s Body Mass Index chart it reduces your ability to fight off getting cold a relatively thin individual has less protection.” “My conjecture is there was a combination of things going on: Probably exhaustion “I expect some kind of nutritional deficiency she got caught by the cold in the process of setting her tent up but those combinations of factors probably got her.” Houghton simply didn’t have much to work with reactions on social media fell into broad categories Others found solace in an age-old sentiment: “She died doing what she loved.” Houghton’s friends and loved ones have echoed this — a variation of the line appears in the program for her memorial service Still others opined that Houghton walked into the woods that day to end her own life perhaps as the result of terminal health diagnoses Wales flatly refutes this public speculation from people who did not know her friend She would never have committed suicide,” she insisted Wales also noted that she was close enough friends with Houghton that if the older woman had received some sort of terminal diagnosis she would have shared it with Wales — or someone a wide assortment of people from her fascinating life showed up to pay tribute Friends made during Houghton’s twenty years as a volunteer at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center “Everybody pretty much dreads going to funerals But (Houghton’s memorial service) made me feel better about the world,” Wales said remembering the extensive list of Houghton’s volunteer activities highlighted at the service In trying to understand the mysteries of Ann Houghton’s death we reveal her life — a life dedicated in equal parts to adventure and service to others we unravel a little of her death — a fateful combination of external and internal factors “We always said that there were angels watching over Ann because she was always doing things her way,” Wales remembered “A lot of people are complacent because they just get lucky and everything is going right it’s a cascading effect because when this goes wrong and then this goes wrong… now you’re the subject of a search the mysteries of Ann Houghton’s last walk are irrelevant While she admits that Houghton made a mistake in choosing to hike that day she insists that Houghton is to be admired — for her kindness and her service She couldn’t always find people willing to hike with her she decided she would do it on her own,” she said “I think it was brave of her and adventurous of her Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Get quarterly 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Creative Commons The Penn State Behrend men’s volleyball team defeated Carlow and Houghton on March 29 track and field and tennis teams also were in action last week The Lions scored five runs on six hits in the second inning of the opener against Franciscan hit a double in the nightcap against Alfred won the discus event at the Carnegie Mellon Invite with a 50.86-meter throw set a program record in the javelin with a 43.34-meter throw at the Carnegie Mellon Invite Scores, updates and video links for Penn State Behrend athletics are posted at psblions.com HOUGHTON — Over a 24-hour period on April 11 Houghton University received more than $2.22 million in gifts and pledges from 2,177 supporters on its annual One Day Giving Challenge The 73-year-old Ann Houghton was an avid hiker (WLOS) — Friends and family continue mourning the death of Ann Houghton She went hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and was reported missing on February 1 The next day she was found dead about a quarter mile from the Enloe Creek trail She volunteered in the park for more than 20 years earning award nominations for outstanding volunteer service UPDATE: MISSING 73-YEAR-OLD HIKER IN GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK FOUND DEAD She lived in Jackson County and was also a beloved member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Waynesville Friends are remembering her generous spirit and love of animals and children she interacted with them in very loving manners MCDOWELL COUNTY RESIDENTS INVITED TO 'HOPE AFTER HELENE' EVENTS FOR DISASTER RECOVERY The cause of her death remains under investigation A memorial service for Houghton is on March 1 in Cherokee Become a Sponsor Houghton Park is located in close proximity to Kaisertown destinations such as the Clinton Bailey Farmer’s Market there’s a good chance that you’ve never paid a visit to the park which has been in need of restoration and upgrades for a number of years one might not suspect that the park goes stretches as far back as it does But if you loop around Spann Street (to the rear of Houghton Academy) you will find that it extends all the way to the railroad tracks at the Buffalo River near the “Black Bridge.” That’s where there is a significant parking lot a bunch of the park amenities have become worn and torn Buffalo’s Acting Mayor Christopher P Scanlon has announced the official kick off of a $2.34 million Phase 1 Houghton Park Redevelopment Project This first phase includes a range of critical upgrades: and communities come together,” said Buffalo’s Mayor Christopher P who was joined by Buffalo Common Council President and Lovejoy District Council Member Bryan Bollman Department of Public Works Commissioner Nate Marton “These green spaces directly affect quality of life Every dollar we spend on restoring our parks is a dollar spent on building a safer Buffalo Common Council President & Lovejoy District Common Council Member Bryan Bollman said, “​​A significant investment is being made in Houghton Park over the coming years thanks to a strong partnership between all levels of government I am grateful to all of our partners who have supported our efforts to revitalize Houghton Park this park will offer a space for enjoyable recreation for all members of our community for generations to come.” Erie County Legislature Chair Tim Meyers said, “The redevelopment of Houghton Park represents a proud moment for our community and a meaningful step forward for Buffalo’s East Side This long-awaited project reflects years of advocacy and a shared vision for a more inclusive and vibrant public space Erie County is proud to be a partner in this transformation — one that not only enhances recreational opportunities but also strengthens the social fabric of our neighborhoods I am proud to have invested in this project as part of a longstanding promise to keep our parks safe and my other partners in government for their leadership and collaboration in making this vision a reality I look forward to seeing Houghton Park become a cornerstone of community pride for generations to come.” The construction timeline for Phase 1 will progress throughout the spring and summer of 2025 an additional $9.1 million investment will ensue That phase will include the construction a new pool That funding is through the NY Swims Grant awarded by Governor Kathy Hochul Houghton Park | 1675 Clinton St. | Buffalo, NY 14206 As one of the region’s most read publications since its launch in 2004 Buffalo Rising’s diverse editorial team delivers a wide range of relevant content to our readers as it unfolds in real time An independently owned and operated digital publication Buffalo Rising provides editorial and critical reviews on all topics that relate to Buffalo Click Here to Share Your Story