Published in today’s issue of Tech Today : http://www.mtu.edu/ttoday/?issue=20170714&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=ttoday_email&utm_content=20170714#tech-alumnus-among-service-personnel-killed-in-mississippi-plane-crash by Mark Wilcox A Michigan Tech alumnus was among the military personnel killed when a US Marine Corps KC-130 transport plane crashed near Itta Bena, Mississippi, Monday. US Marine Corps Sgt. Julian M. Kevianne was among the 15 Marines and one Navy Corpsman …

The beginning of the End Of The Road Keweenaw Tour and Car Show takes place at noon tomorrow in the parking lot of Campioni’s True Value hardware, just south of Calumet. The cruisers will head up US-41 to Copper Harbor, where the show is held from 1:00 to 6:00. Organizer …

It’s time to lace up the running shoes and get ready to take part in the 42nd Annual Canal Run. The event features a half marathon and five and ten mile walks and runs, all along the Portage Canal. Participants will head down M-203 and finish at Quincy Green in …

From the main stage to the shade of the lawn outside, musicians will be entertaining the crowds this weekend at the 41st Annual Aura Jamboree. The music festival begins today at the Aura Community Hall, featuring traditional Finnish, bluegrass and country music. Festival co-organizer Mike Roberts says some of the …

The Rice Lake Road will be closed to through traffic between Sawmill Road and Paradise Alley during the daylight hours starting on Monday. The closure is expected to last about two weeks. The road will be reopened to traffic every night. The reason for the daytime closure is for a …

L’Anse native Sara Cerne was recently named USO’s Soldier of the Year, an honor awarded annually to one service member from each branch of the military. Her mother, Francine, said Sara thrives in the Army. “The military, you know, has given her a wonderful life. It’s just kind of neat …

Mercy EMS, Inc. may have to stop transporting patients to and from U.P. Health Systems Marquette as a result of losing four paramedics since the start of 2017. About 400 of these transports are made by Mercy EMS each year, but they could stop as early as August 1st if …

Hancock Canal Area: Robert W. Wuori, 79, of the Hancock Canal area, passed away on Tuesday morning, July 11, 2017 at the Lighthouse of Hancock Rehab Facility. He was born on July 2, 1938 in Elo, son of the late William and Elma (Kriikku) Wuori. After attending local schools, he …

Robert E. McLain Sr, 91, a former resident of South Range passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at the Omega House in Houghton. He was born on April 24, 1926 in Los Angeles, California to Daniel and Viola (Russell) McLain. He attended the local schools around the Los Angeles …

Gene Matt Sutinen, 81, of Calumet passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at the Lighthouse of Hancock. Gene was born to Matt and Ailene (Seppanen) Sutinen on November 14, 1935 in Osceola, Michigan. Gene grew up in Osceola, and graduated from Calumet High School in 1954. On July 27, …