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Houghton County Jail Industry Day - Vendor Sign up
Industry Day - Contractors Invited to Dialog on Getting a New Jail The Houghton County Jail ...
Board of Commissioner's Special Meeting
A Special Meeting has been scheduled for: Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The meeting ...
Jail Committee Meeting
JAIL COMMITTEE MEETING A Jail Committee meeting will be held in the Conference Room on the 5th ...
About Houghton County
Houghton County is located on the Keweenaw Peninsula in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Bordered to the east and west by Lake Superior, and with over 900 miles of rivers and streams, 139 inland lakes and miles of motorized and non-motorized recreation trails, Houghton County is a year-round recreational playground.
Also home to Michigan Technological University, Houghton County offers a wealth of diverse opportunities and activities.


