Community Leaders from Across the Keweenaw were honored last night in downtown Houghton at the Annual Spark plug awards dinner. The event was hosted by the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce in partnership with MTEC SmartZone, Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance (KEDA), and Keweenaw Young Professionals, and Featured Bud Cole as the …
Read More »MTU Increasing Cyber Security
Michigan Tech will soon be increasing the security of its cyber presence. The university will be updating its web pages to a single sign on page requiring log in users to enter a user name on one page, and a password on a second. The two page sign in will …
Read More »100 Million Travelers Cross the Sault Ste. Marie Bridge
Two Upper Peninsula International travelers have been recognized as the 100 millionth travelers to cross the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge. Donald Parish of Brimley and Stephanie Richard of Sault Ste. Marie, MI were identified by the International Bridge Administration yesterday as they made their way across the span connecting …
Read More »Fishing Licenses Available
The 2018 Michigan fishing license is now available for purchase. Licenses went on sale yesterday with annual licenses valid until March 31, 2019. The DNR says there are two ways to purchase a fishing license.. They can be obtained in person at local retail outlets or electronically on the e …
Read More »Ewen – Trout Creek School Closed Because of Illness
The Ewen-Trout Creek School District will be closed today as it cleans and disinfects it’s building. The closure comes as the result of this years flu season reaching an epidemic level for the district. Last night’s basketball game was also canceled. Disinfecting of the building will take place throughout …
Read More »Granholm’s Driver Responsibilty Fees “Blown Away”
If you’re a Michigan driver that’s ever had to pay a driver responsibility fee, you’ll be happy to know that those add on fines put in place by former Governor Jennifer Granholm will soon be “blown away.” The Driver Responsibility Fee Program was instituted in 2003 and required drivers to …
Read More »DNR to offer courtesy snowmobile sound check in Marquette
Testing available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 3 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will provide courtesy snowmobile sound testing Saturday at the agency’s customer service center in Marquette. ‘ alt=”A snowmobiler rides a Marquette County trail on a beautiful sunny day.” title=”A snowmobiler rides a Marquette …
Read More »Calumet Company Experiencing Growth
When it opened its doors five years ago, OcuGlass had four employees. The company is now reporting that sales are up and they have recently hired six new employees.. “When I started, there was one shift, there was seven people and we’re at 30 right now,” said shift foreman …
Read More »Youth Arts Month Celebrated at Copper Country Community Arts Center
The Copper Country Community Arts Center in Hancock is featuring artwork from area elementary, middle, and high school students from March 3-31 for Celebrate Youth Arts Month 2018. The Youth Gallery and the Kerredge Gallery at the CCCAC will be filled floor to ceiling with local youth art. March is …
Read More »New Restaurant for Houghton
The City of Houghton will soon be home to a new restaurant. City council unanimously voted last night to provide funding for the start up from its revolving loan fund. Restaurant owner, Paul Gemignani will be operating the new facility on Sheldon Avenue in the upcoming months. It will be …
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