The Michigan Tech Air Force ROTC is collecting relief donations for victims of Hurricane Harvey. The massive storm caused major damage to the Houston area and displaced many people due to flooding. Michigan Tech’s newsletter, Tech Today, reports that Tech’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 400 is collecting supplies to be …
Read More »Calumet Electronic’s New Houghton Facility Helps Create New Jobs
Calumet Electronics has a new advanced technology center in Houghton. The company is an industry leader in printed circuit board engineering. A press release by the company states the center will allow the company to “expand its Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) capabilities, lower lead times, increase CAM throughput and provide …
Read More »MTU Volleyball Opens Classic with Win – Friday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for more details. High School In high school volleyball last night… – Calumet v Chassell – not reported. – Lake Linden-Hubbell defeated Bessemer 3-1. – Dollar Bay-Tamarack City v Wakefield-Marenisco – not reported. – L’Anse v West Iron County – not reported. – Baraga v …
Read More »Benefit Concert For Italian Hall Victim’s Memorial Monument
A benefit concert is being held to support the Italian Hall Victim’s Memorial Monument. The concert will be held at the Calumet Theatre on Sunday, October 8th from 2:00-4:00pm. The show will be hosted by Oren Tikkanen and will feature music by Keweenaw Brew Grass, The Acoustic Jimmy Hats, The …
Read More »MSP Calumet Post Hosting Citizens Academy
The Michigan State Police Calumet Post will be hosting a Citizens Academy starting later this month. The program will begin tentatively on September 25th and conclude on October 16th. Four 2-hour classes will be held Mondays evenings at the post on US-41 in Calumet. The academy will give citizens the …
Read More »Quincy Smelter Tours Continue As Fall Begins
Chances to tour the Quincy Smelter are winding down for the season. The next to last tour of the historic site for 2017 will take place this Saturday. The tour offers a look into the Copper Country’s heritage, with breathtaking views of the surrounding hillsides and the Portage waterfront in …
Read More »Mroz Begins Final Academic Year As Michigan Tech President
As students get settled in to their classes at Michigan Tech, it’s a bittersweet time for one person who has meant a lot to the university. This is the final year for MTU President Glenn Mroz, who says he will be returning to the faculty after 14 years heading up …
Read More »MTU Volleyball to Host Keweenaw Classic – Thursday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for more details. High School In high school volleyball tonight… – Calumet entertains Chassell. – Lake Linden-Hubbell travels to Bessemer. – Dollar Bay-Tamarack City visits Wakefield-Marenisco. – L’Anse welcomes West Iron County. – Baraga hosts Ewen-Trout Creek. – Ontonagon entertains Watersmeet. MTU The Michigan Tech …
Read More »Achoo or the Flu? Free Aspiring Women Event Spreads Awareness About Influenza Season
LAURIUM, Mich. – The common cold and the flu can often look alike, so how can you tell the difference? Having a stuffy nose, sneezing and a sore throat are more indicative of a cold. Symptoms like fever, headache, body aches, weakness, fatigue, and extreme exhaustion are rarely signs of …
Read More »Win A Trip To Chicago By Showing Love For Parade Of Nations
Thing Globally, Celebrate Locally. That’s the theme of this year’s Parade of Nations and now is the time to get ready to take part in the fun. The Parade takes place on Saturday, September 16th, marching through downtown Hancock, across the bridge and through Houghton before ending at the Multicultural …
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