A national website is recognizing Houghton as the small town in Michigan with more attractions than any other place in the state. Onlyinyourstate.com recently published an article on Houghton and the surrounding recreational opportunities, as well as the fun to be found in town. The article says although most people …
Read More »Home Educators To Hold Used Curriculum Book Sale
The Portage Lake District Library will host the Keweenaw Family Discovery Center for their Used Book and Curriculum Sale on Saturday, March 17, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This event will be held in the community room at the Portage Lake District Library in Houghton. The sale includes materials …
Read More »Aspirus Welcomes Hancock Native To Orthopedic Team
LAURIUM, Mich. – Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics proudly welcomes Nurse Practitioner Clint Pakkala, NP, to its excellent orthopedic team. Pakkala specializes in pre- and post-operative care and treatment of patients suffering from a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including diseases or injuries of the bones, muscles, and joints. He joins …
Read More »New LSSU President Selected
SAULT STE. MARIE — Rodney S. Hanley, Ph.D., has been named the next president of Lake Superior State University. His appointment is effective July 1st, 2018, pending approval by LSSU’s Board of Trustees at its next meeting on March 16th. Hanley comes to Lake State from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennesee, …
Read More »Calumet, DB-TC Boys Advance to Regional Hoops Finals – Tuesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlights for more details. High School At the high school basketball boys regionals last night… – In Class C at Marquette, Calumet throttled Indian River Inland Lakes 70-26. The Copper Kings went on a 28-0 run from late in the second quarter into the third quarter, and …
Read More »Michigan Tech Students Find Alternative Spring Breaks
Spring Break at Michigan Technological University is underway, and as you may expect, many Huskies are finding unique ways to spend their time off. While many students are spending the time away from campus in traditional ways, several student organizations seek alternatives to the same old “fun in the sun” …
Read More »New Animal Therapy Team at Aspirus Keweenaw
LAURIUM, Mich. – There’s a new furry friend making rounds at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium and he’s bringing lots of love, comfort and affection to everyone he meets. His name is Bowser, and he’s a Chocolate Lab/Golden Retriever mix. His volunteer handler is Roland McKinstry, of Calumet, and together they …
Read More »Portage Lake District Library Hosts Travelogue on Africa
The Portage Lake District Library will host a two part travelogue series about Africa on Monday, March 12 and on Wednesday, April 11. Both programs begin at 6:30 p.m. Join Isle Royale National Park Ranger Mike Ausema as he describes an epic two month journey through the wilds of Africa, …
Read More »Veteran Town Halls Being Held In Hancock & Ontonagon
Veterans and their families are invited to a pair of Veteran Town Halls in Hancock and Ontonagon. The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center will be hosting a town hall in Hancock Monday at 6:30 at the American Legion Post 186 on Quincy Street. The town hall in Ontonagon will …
Read More »Tech, NMU Reach WCHA Title Game – Monday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlights for more details. MTU/NMU The Michigan Tech and Northern Michigan University hockey teams will play for the Western Collegiate Hockey Association title. The Huskies advanced by upsetting top-seed Minnesota State 2-1 in overtime last night, in the third game of their semifinal series in Mankato. Jake …
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