Lake Linden: Darlene A. Maki, 78, of Lake Linden, passed away on August 3, 2017, at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital. Complete funeral arrangements will be announced by The Pearce Funeral Home in Lake Linden.
Read More »Michigan Tech Board of Trustees Honors Professors, Employees
At its regular meeting in Houghton today, Michigan Technological University’s Board of Trustees approved emerita/emeritus rank for retiring professors Nancy Auer and Paul Buda. Auer has been on the faculty of Michigan Tech’s Department of Biological Sciences since 1984. She is known for her research on the restoration of Great …
Read More »A Celebration of Women at Michigan Tech
Since the first female student enrolled in 1889, more than 10,000 women have earned degrees from Michigan Tech. To cap off this year’s Alumni Reunion, there will be a celebration to recognize the Women of Michigan Tech—alumnae, staff and faculty past and present, partners, donors and friends. The celebration takes …
Read More »Open House at the Great Lakes Research Center
Rain or shine, the public is invited to come to the Great Lakes Research Center at Michigan Tech from 1- 5 pm, Friday, August 4th, to view and participate in a number of demonstrations and activities for all ages presented by faculty, staff and students. Join the GM Ride the …
Read More »Health Department Offers Free Child Hearing and Vision Screenings
ATTENTION: Parents who have children entering pre-School, kindergarten or home schooling: Western U.P. Health Department is offering a free Vision and Hearing Screening at its office in L’Anse on August 10, and in Ontonagon on August 11, Hancock on August 15 and 16. Vision and hearing screening helps identify possible hearing and …
Read More »Rock Camp Students Ready To Jam
This summer school session is going to rock. Thirty-two teens ages 12 to 19 are participating in the eighth year of PJ Olsson’s Rock Camp and the jams show no signs of stopping. The camp started after PJ Olsson was slated to play a gig in Houghton but couldn’t afford …
Read More »Michigan Tech Board Gives Update On President Search
Campus is buzzing in honor of Alumni Weekend, but the Board of Directors at Michigan Tech still met to discuss university matters. The Chairman of the Presidential Search Committee Bill Johnson presented an update on replacing current president Glenn Mroz. The committee has selected the firm of Storebeck/Pimentel out of …
Read More »Ready for the Sun: Village of L’Anse Residents and Businesses Invited to Attend Conversation On Community Solar
The Village of L’Anse is evaluating the feasibility of a community solar program for its residential and business electric utility customers. The community solar project would be built in the new industrial park, located on Lambert Rd off of U.S. Highway 41. The power generated would feed into the grid. …
Read More »U.P. Health Survey Arriving Soon
Health surveys will be mailed on Aug. 4 to randomly selected household addresses across the Upper Peninsula as part of a community health needs assessment sponsored by 28 regional healthcare partners, including local health departments, hospitals, clinics, behavioral health agencies and health foundations. “The purpose of this survey, which takes …
Read More »Copper Country Today–July 30, 2017
On this week’s Copper Country Today, Rick Allen talks with Joel Rastello and Matt Vertin about the Field of Dreams project. Field of Dreams In the second segment, Rick is joined by Matt Morgan as he campaigns for Michigan’s 1st Congressional District. Morgan Brought to you by Lassila Insurance of …
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