Calumet – Lynda M. Meer 60, passed away at the U.P. Health System – Marquette on Tuesday, February 5th. Lynda was a daughter of Stan and Ruth Kestie and grew up in Highway Location. She was a graduate of Hancock High School in 1976. She was employed at the Aspirus …
Read More »Obituary: John H. Roberts
John H. Roberts, age 65, of L’Anse, MI passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born in L’Anse, MI on July 14, 1953 the son of the late Raymond and Jacqueline (Gerard) Roberts. John attended school in L’Anse. He …
Read More »Stolen Firearms, Other Property Recovered During Search
Troopers from the Michigan State Police Negaunee Post have recovered multiple items of stolen property that was taken during a breaking and entering. Authorities say the search warrant was executed on a residence on the 500 block of North 4th Street in Marquette on Friday in relation with a Breaking …
Read More »MTU Investigates Snow Statue Vandalism
Michigan Tech is investigating a report of a snow statue being vandalized sometime Thursday morning during the All-Nighter, part of Winter Carnival. Photo taken prior to vandalism, courtesy of The College Republicans at Michigan Tech The statue was built by The College Republicans at Michigan Tech as part of the …
Read More »FinnU Senior Day Fundraiser
The Finlandia women’s hockey team will have more than one goal on their minds this Saturday at the Houghton County Arena. During FinnU’s game against Concordia, there will be a Senior Day Fundraiser to help pay for medical expenses for the father of forward Natasha Kern. Concordia-Wisconsin Image Dean Kern …
Read More »Women Who Love To Fish
A lot of women in the Copper Country enjoy fishing but Michigan lags other states in the upper Midwest when it comes to the number of women taking up the sport. A special exhibit opening up next week at the Carnegie Museum looks to show how much fun women can …
Read More »Kudos To Local Crews For Clearing Snow
Mother Nature has a habit of reminding us just how quickly winter conditions can change and when it comes to snow, there aren’t too many places that can say they are as prepared for the constant repetitive cycle of removing it from its streets as the Keweenaw. Houghton City Manager …
Read More »International School of Art & Design 2019 Faculty Exhibit
Exhibit Dates: February 21 to March 18, 2019Opening reception: Thursday, February 21, 2019, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Dylan Evans Weiler,“they’re too young to even understand what’s on your mind”, Oil on linen on Panel, 2017 HANCOCK, MI –Finlandia University’s International School of Art and Design will present a faculty exhibit at the …
Read More »Chairman of the Board for Finnish company Ponsse presenting at Finlandia on February 13
Finlandia University is thrilled to welcome Juha Vidgren, Chairman of the Board, Ponsse PIc,, to campus. Vidgren has been on the board of Ponsse since 2000, and with the company since 1998. Vidgren will be giving a presentation at the Finnish American Heritage Center on Wednesday, February 13 at 3 …
Read More »Heart Health by the Numbers
February is American Heart month. Celebrate by taking time out of your busy life to focus on your heart. Heart-healthy screenings will be offered free of charge and reviewed by Dr. Khouri, cardiologist from UP Health System Marquette. Screenings include a full lipid profile (total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, blood glucose), blood pressure, …
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