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HOUGHTON, MICH- In late March, the NPS discovered a translocated wolf’s GPS collar transmitting a mortality mode signal. The wolf (W006M) was a black-coated male translocated to the park from Ontario, Canada, in late February. NPS personnel, unable to access the island, had to wait until the park reopened for …

An event is being planned to honor the memory of a child who was killed in the aftermath of last summer’s heavy rains. Thatcher’s family and our community tragically lost Thatcher at 12 years old as a victim of the 2018 Father’s Day flood in northern Houghton County. His memory has lived on through …

DNR fisheries biologist Shawn Sitar holds a 53-inch redfin lake trout that was captured and eventually released during the DNR’s recent Isle Royale lake trout survey. Photo credit: MDNR Earlier this month, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources surveyed the unique Lake Superior lake trout populations located at Isle Royale. …

The following press release was issued by the MEDC: HOUGHTON, Mich. — The Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization (MTRAC) Advanced Applied Materials Innovation Hub at Michigan Technological University recently awarded a combined $302,000 in funding to four projects from researchers across the state. These projects — led by researchers at Michigan Tech, …

Finlandia University is among the top 10 2019 Most Affordable Online Christian Colleges for their online RN-to-BSN program according to rankings released by the SR Education Group. “SR Education Group has been publishing rankings of online colleges since 2009 and awarding scholarships since 2010. We pride ourselves on thorough research …

A presentation to help explain the VA’s new community care program is being held tomorrow. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will launch the program on June 6th, implementing portions of the VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018, known as the MISSION Act. The …

The number of suicides each year continues to increase in Michigan at an alarming rate. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports between 1999 and 2016 Michigan’s suicide rate increased by 33 percent. State Senator Ed McBroom is supporting legislation that would create a commission to study the …

High School In high school baseball yesterday… – Lake Linden-Hubbell fell to Ironwood 4-3 in 10 innings in the opening game of their Division Four district tournament. Cole Gregoire and Caleb Gregoire each had three hits, as the Lakes outhit the Red Devils 11-4. In regular-season action… – Jeffers and …

Houghton County is one of nine recipients in northern Michigan of funds from the US Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development. A grant of $24,400 will go toward the purchase of a new patrol vehicle for the Houghton County Sheriff’s Department. Congressman Jack Bergman said, “I’m thankful that President …

Superior Search and Rescue in Houghton will be able to purchase a new piece of high-tech equipment thanks to a grant from the Portage Health Auxiliary. President of Superior Search and Rescue Chris Van Arsdale said, “We are grateful to the Portage Health Auxiliary for their support with this project. …