The Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission will convene for its regular quarterly meeting at 1:00pm on Tuesday, November 7th at park headquarters in Calumet. The meeting will include an update on the work of the Commission and the National Park Service during the last quarter. The Keweenaw NHP Advisory Commission, paneled by …
Read More »Film Festival Begins Today in Houghton
Today kicks off the 41 North Film festival taking place at the Rozsa Center in Houghton. The theme for this years festival…. Community. Local filmmaker and former Michigan Tech Professor Joe Kirkish will be honored Saturday afternoon when he is presented with the City Light award in recognition of his …
Read More »UPPCO Call Center Accessible for Consumers
With winter quickly approaching, U.P. Power Company (UPPCO) is highlighting resources that may be available to citizens through the U.P. 2-1-1 Call Center. “2-1-1” is an easy telephone number to remember that connects Upper Peninsula citizens to important information, services and assistance, including help with home heating. Jodi Formolo, Director …
Read More »State Police Posts in UP Collect Discarded Prescriptions
The seven Upper Peninsula Michigan State Police posts collected nearly 200 pounds of prescription drugs during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day held on Saturday, October 28, 2017. The MSP partnered with the Drug Enforcement Administration and other agencies for the event to provide a safe, convenient and responsible venue for …
Read More »Houghton Book Store Closing
Book World announced that all 45 of their bookstores will be closing across the Midwest. Houghton… Marquette… and five other stores in the Upper Peninsula, will be closing their doors on January 15th. According to an article by Publisher’s Weekly, senior vice president Mark Dupont said sales have been plummeting …
Read More »HHS Drama Club on Stage This Weekend
What will detectives find when they arrive to investigate a murder at an English Convent? That’s what audiences will find out when the Houghton High School Drama Club presents Murder In A Nunnery this weekend. Drama Instructor Dave Crowley says he chooses plays that he knows will challenge the actors …
Read More »Aspirus Ontonagon Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Today is the anniversary marking ten years since Aspirus health system of Wausau acquired the hospital from the Village of Ontonagon. Over the past decade Aspirus Ontonagon has grown in both size and in services. Highlights include the 8,000-plus square foot emergency department expansion and inpatient unit renovation, as well …
Read More »Local Educators Recognized for Achievements
The Academy of Educators has three new members inducted recently by Michigan Tech. The inductees are 1980 alumnus William Bertoldi, Houghton Middle School science teacher Sarah Gerborkoff, and the Middle School Director for the Michigan Science Teachers Association Yoneé Bryant-Kuiphoff. The induction ceremony was held on October 21st. The Academy …
Read More »Houghton, Keweenaw and Baraga Counties to Open a Public Defenders Office
Those facing legal troubles and in need of an attorney in the Keweenaw will soon be able to receive more adequate representation. Plans are underway to open a non profit organization that would operate a Tri County Defenders Office… providing council to those who stand accused and cannot afford an …
Read More »1st Annual Trunk or Treat in Calumet
Main Street Calumet is calling it a success! The city hosted its first trunk or treat last night, drawing participants to the downtown area where decorated vehicles lined up on fifth street passing out Halloween candy and mingling with parents and children. Skeletons… witches…. ninja turtles and many more themed …
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