Interested in maybe picking up some property in Michigan for hunting or other recreational activities? The Michigan DNR will offer surplus public land in a sealed-bid auction beginning December 6th. The DNR’s Michael Michalek says the land is usually in northern Michigan, but can be anywhere in the state. Sealed …
Read More »Sweat Monitors Have Many Advantages
Many people wear fitness trackers to gauge their health. One day soon a sweat monitor may do the job. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has details of a new study.
Read More »Shoppers Log On For Cyber Monday
After what is traditionally the start of the holiday shopping season at local stores, more shopping is expected to be done today. Today is Cyber Monday, when people look for deals on the internet. The National Retail Federation says 36 percent of consumers say they plan to shop online today. …
Read More »Michigan Legislature Back To Work
Michigan lawmakers return to work this week to begin their final nine days of sessions. One of the issues to be debated is a fight between Republicans and Democrats and organized labor on how much more retirees should pay for their pension health care costs and/or if public employees should …
Read More »Dinner Is Served! Seniors Gather For Thanksgiving
Food, fellowship and a heart full of thanks–they are what make Thanksgiving dinner special. Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly served hundreds of delicious meals like these at St. Ignatius Loyola Church in Houghton. About 50 elderly friends joined in at this location, one of a dozen in the region …
Read More »Little Brothers Gets Ready To Serve Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving is a holiday meant to be shared with family and friends. Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly makes sure seniors won’t be alone for the holiday, either. The organization has been gathering food for the last couple weeks to be distributed to locations in five counties of the U. …
Read More »Marquette County Man Killed In Accidental Shooting
One man is dead after what is being described as an accidental shooting in Powell Township. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Negaunee Post were dispatched to N 1311 County Road KCI around 9:22pm Wednesday. Medical personnel transported a 21 year old male from County Road KCI, to Marquette General …
Read More »Three Brothers From Houghton In Accident With Semi–One Dead, Another In Critical Condition
A Houghton man is dead and his two brothers injured following an accident with a semi truck in Iron County. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Iron Mountain Post responded to a personal injury crash involving a passenger car occupied by three brothers and semi-tractor trailer on Wednesday around 1:00pm …
Read More »Hancock’s Christmas Walk & Small Business Saturday
HANCOCK, MI – Join us in downtown Hancock for two holiday events. Downtown Hancock’s Annual Christmas Walk will be on Friday, November 25 from 6-8pm and Small Business Saturday on November 26th. On Friday night join the parade as Santa rides through town on the firetruck and dress up the …
Read More »This Is Always Finished, Project Learning Lab’s End-of-Semester Student Art Exhibit Opens
HOUGHTON, MI, November 16, 2016 – Works of art are always (and never!) finished. This end-of-semester installation will showcase art developed by students participating in Project Learning Lab, Visual and Performing Art’s alternative arts classroom based inside Rozsa’s gallery b. The Michigan Tech community is invited to join our students …
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