Police are investigating a breaking and entering incident that occurred early Saturday morning in the City of Hancock. At approximately 4:15 a.m., the Hancock City Police Department responded to a reported breaking and entering complaint at the Northwoods Trading Post on Quincy Street. When they arrived, police say the front …
Read More »Suspension Of Five Finlandia Students Upheld
Finlandia University released the following statement Friday afternoon concerning the suspension of five students earlier this week: The Finlandia University Conduct Board has upheld the appeal of the five students who were suspended on December 6. The University is now entering an internal investigation which will be completed within 10 …
Read More »Expelled Finlandia Student Arraigned On Assault Charge
An expelled Finlandia University student was arraigned in Houghton this morning. The former Finlandia University student and football player is facing a misdemeanor charge stemming from an alleged altercation with another student. Tajuante Anderson, 20, was charged with aggravated assault, which is punishable by a year in jail and a …
Read More »Hancock Middle School Students Learn About Computer Code
Most teenagers already know how to play video games and surf the web, but do they know how those activities are made possible? Hancock Middle school students took part in Hour of Code–a program in observance of Computer Science Education Week. MTU Associate Professor of Computer Science Charles Wallace said, …
Read More »Rep. Dianda Honors Cora Anderson, Michigan’s First Female State Rep
LANSING — State Representative Scott Dianda (D-Calumet) took part in a ceremony today commemorating Cora Reynolds Anderson, Michigan’s first female and first Native American state representative, who represented Baraga, Iron, Keweenaw and Ontonagon counties from 1925-26. The building that houses the Michigan House of Representative legislative offices and committee rooms …
Read More »DNR Seeks Volunteer Campground Hosts For 2017 Season
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is seeking volunteer campground hosts for the 2017 camping season in Michigan state parks, recreation areas and rustic state forest campgrounds. Spend time in Michigan’s great outdoors, while engaging with park visitors. Volunteer campground hosts are responsible for 30 hours of service per week, …
Read More »A Matter Of Balance Workshop Coming To Houghton
Do you have concerns about Falling? FREE program to be offered in January Have you turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about falling? Have you cut down on a favorite activity because you might fall? If so, A Matter of Balance: …
Read More »Michigan Vietnam Veteran To Receive Medal Of Honor
Congress has approved a measure which allows a Michigan veteran to receive the Medal of Honor for an act of valor performed 47-years ago. Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow. James McCloughan of South Haven served as a medic during the Vietnam War. Before the legislation, service members had to be recommended …
Read More »John Glenn Remembered By Michigan Colleague
Former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn has died in Ohio, he was 95. Don Riegle , a former U.S. Senator from Flint, is remembering a friend. Glenn became a national hero in 1962 when he became the first American to orbit the Earth.
Read More »Testing Needs To Be Done Ahead Of Speed Limit Changes
Speed limits will be going up on some freeways, but there’s still some research to be done before it becomes the law. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick has the update.
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