Gogebic Community College has hired a new Workforce Development Director. Monica Benson of Ironwood has been selected to join the college’s team of staff and faculty as the college’s Workforce Development Director. She will take over the role from Glen Ackerman-Behr. Benson has two decades of career experience in quality …

Ahmeek’s Fire 2nd Assistant Chief Michael DeFina has been awarded the Firefighter of the Year award from the American Legion Department of Michigan. DeFina received letters of recommendation supporting him as the firefighter of the year from Fire Chief Mike Maninga, Ahmeek Village President John Spagnotti, Legion Post 61 Commander …

Three Tuesdays from today residents will fill polling places to cast their first votes in 2024. This year is a presidential election cycle. February’s upcoming primary vote will include several candidates for both Republicans and Democrats for Michigan voters to choose between. However, the primary polls will also include several …

Michigan Tech is full of future leaders who start their budding careers being involved on campus. Annually the university seeks to recognize those students and organizations that have become campus leaders in the past year. Student Leadership and Involvement will begin seeking nominations for the 30th annual Student Leadership Awards …

Michigan Tech University’s Isle Royale Wolf and Moose team will suspend the remainder of the winter survey. Reported last Friday by the Associated Press the Michigan Tech wolf and moose research team returned last week after NPS ordered everyone off the island. The National Park Service cited unsafe ice conditions …

Copper Dog 150’s 15th run is about a month away. Organizers have several plans for this year’s race including additional events and a return to Calumet for the finish of the 150. Race Director Kelly Probst says that so far more than 80 teams have registered for the Copper Dog’s …

Winter Carnival crowns Kristen Kautz’s queen in 2024. Over the weekend winter carnival’s fun continued with the royal coronation. The stage was filled with plenty of fun and laughs as this year’s royalty representative showed off their talents, shared their favorite part of being a Michigan Tech Husky, and impressed …

Gogebic Community College will use 310,600 dollars in state funds to complete campus modernization and infrastructure. Funding to support the modernization of the GCC campus was approved in the most recent state-approved budget for 2024. The fund will improve infrastructure, technology, equipment, maintenance, and safety for students, staff and faculty. …

Blue Key Honor Society is very excited to return with Winter Carnival starting tomorrow. But there are many helping hands needed throughout the week-long celebration of winter and Michigan tech. Blue Key Honor Society is asking for individuals interested in volunteering during the winter carnival. Volunteers are primarily needed to …

While the warm temperatures are helping relieve some seasonal depression. There’s never a bad time to get out into nature for some extra relief from Cabin fever. Tomorrow the Keweenaw Family Resource Center will invite the community to enjoy Cabin Fever Reliever. The special winter event will include snowshoeing, sledding, …