Michigan Tech has been named a Bicycle Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists. This is a renewal of the Bicycle Friendly University designation earned by Tech in 2013. With the announcement yesterday of 46 new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Universities, Michigan Tech becomes one of 182 Bicycle Friendly Universities …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently completed an emergency dredging project in Keweenaw County to restore the Grand Traverse Harbor channel for commercial and recreational boating. The $246,230 dredging project, undertaken by Marine Tech, LLC of Duluth, Minnesota, through the DNR’s Parks and Recreation Division, pumped 9,000 cubic yards …

A Hancock man is missing. Hancock Police say 38-year-old Duane E. Kangas was last seen on Tuesday, November 7th around 1pm, leaving the Krist Food Mart at 824 Shelden Avenue in Houghton. He is described as a white male, 5′ 8″ and 175 lbs with long brown hair, brown eyes …

Sharon E. Kangas, 76, of L’Anse passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. She was born in L’Anse, MI on September 4, 1941 the daughter of the late Walfred and Selma (Haara) Haanpaa. Sharon graduated from L’Anse High School in 1959. She married Robert “Bob” Kangas on …

Calumet Sandra Mae Salchert, 70, a resident of Calumet passed away unexpectedly Sunday November 5, 2017. To send condolence to Sandra’s family please visitwww.memorialchapel.net. The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes of Hancock have been assisting the family with the arrangements.

Painesdale Graveside services and Military Honors for William D. Chopp, 82, a resident of Painesdale, who passed away November 8, 2017, will be held 10 am Friday May 18, 2018, at Mt. View Cemetery of South Range. The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes of Hancock are assisting the family …

Hancock Janice L. Olli (“Ann Maloney”), 79 a resident of Lake View Manor in Hancock passed away November 8, 2017 in her home. She was born on March 26, 1938 in Hancock a daughter of the late Ernie and Zelda (Laitanen) Peryam. Jan was raised in Hancock and was a …

Here are 10 Good Things That Happened in Houghton in the Last 2 Weeks, as compiled by Houghton City Manager Eric Waara: Last week, Houghton was ranked #43 nationally out of the “100 Most Popular Small Cities to Relocate 2017” by movebudda.com. Schools.com rated Houghton as #18 of the “Best …

With the holidays right around the corner, Hancock middle and high school students are keeping busy and preparing to supply local retailers with gift ideas that’s an Upper Peninsula favorite. Gary Mishica’s Industrial Arts students are busy making things that will soon make their way to area gift shops, then …

Houghton, MI – The Ranger III, the National Park Service’s ferry to and from Isle Royale, has been sailing under the same fare structure since 2013. Isle Royale National Park is now proposing to update the Ranger III passenger and freight fares for 2018, and encourages the public to comment on these proposed …