Fresh off a year of celebrating Finland’s centennial of independence, the Finnish American Heritage Center isn’t quite done celebrating 100-year anniversaries. This month’s Nordic Film Series feature of “The Fencer,” which is set in Estonia, will include a pair of special guests to help the Finnish American Heritage Center honor …
Read More »HEET Sends Letter To Georgetown University
The Houghton Energy Efficiency Team is expressing their frustration with Georgetown University in a letter calling on the school to honor its obligations. Houghton County was among the communities competing to be a finalist for the $5 million prize in the Georgetown Energy Prize Competition. Just as the finalists were …
Read More »Two Arrested In Houghton County Meth Lab Investigation
After a three month investigation, detectives assigned to UPSET identified one of the primary suspects involved in the two recent meth labs seized in Houghton County. On January 8, 2018, detectives from UPSET executed a search warrant at a residence on Spruce Lane in Houghton. The suspect, a 35 year …
Read More »DNR Collecting Data on Muskie
The DNR in partnership with the Michigan Muskie Alliance, continues to investigate the state’s Muskie fisheries and is gathering information about angler demographics and catch data. Muskie anglers have been surveyed since 2014, but only online since 2016. During the winter months anglers who hook-and-line fish through the …
Read More »Snowmobile Catches Fire
The Ontonagon County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to Mass City for a snowmobile fire. The snowmobile caught on fire on the trail behind Merritts gas station on M-26. The sled was a total loss in the fire, no injuries reported. The Greenland Volunteer Fire Dept. responded to the fire. The incident remains under …
Read More »Ontonagon Officer and Ambulance Personel Assaulted
A 41 Year Old Ewen Woman has been charged with three counts of assault on an officer and ambulance personnel. The Ontonagon County Sherriff’s Department was dispatched to assist Sonco Ambulance at a home in Ewen. Police say the woman then assaulted the officer and EMT. The woman was taken …
Read More »Soo Locks Closing
With Great Lakes shipping season coming to it’s winter halt, the Soo Locks will be closing next week. The U.S Army core of engineers uses the winter closure time to perform maintenance and any necessary repairs. Some of the items that will receive maintenance attention include hydraulic systems and locking …
Read More »MTU Science and Engineering Class offered to Elementary and Middle School Students
Keweenaw area students who have an interest in science and engineering are being given a chance to take a hands on approach to some extra curricular activities. Michigan Tech is hosting three upcoming after school classes covering biology, aerospace, and computer technologies. Animals, rockets, and the cyber world, are the …
Read More »UPPCO Lowering Water Levels at Area Hydro Electric Dams
Ice fisherman, hockey players and anyone else who might venture out onto the open ice is reminded to use extreme caution when around a dam. Water Levels will be changing soon near several hydroelectric dams in the area. As the Upper Peninsula Power Company will be lowering levels at its …
Read More »Houghton Man Found Frozen
Authorities have released the name of the young Houghton man who was found frozen in Niagra, Wisconsin. The body of 19 year old Jacob William Gleason, was discovered around 8:30pm Sunday evening during a search and rescue operation after his vehicle was found abandoned on a snowmobile trail. Its reported …
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