Fourth of July fireworks may be fun for the whole family, but not necessarily the family pet. Ask.Vet says July 4th is one of the most dangerous pet holidays, and pet owners should not take it lightly. The holiday sees the most reports of runaway animals, scared off by the …
Read More »Detroit Students Experience Michigan Tech
Fifteen high school students from the Detroit area spent last week in the Upper Peninsula exploring natural resources, careers and engineering. The group traveled to Michigan Tech to talk with current students and meet with different departments to learn about everything from mechanical engineering to forestry. Trip Organizer Michael Reed …
Read More »Crowds Pack The Dam Jam
Music lovers from the Keweenaw flocked to the Dam Jam Music Festival over the weekend at Lions Waterfront Park in Calumet. Dam Jam is a grassroots community event that showcases local and regional bands and artists. Featured acts included The Go Rounds, Not Quite Canada and The Jimmy Hats on …
Read More »Michigan Tech Chooses Presidential Search Firm
The Michigan Technological University Board of Trustees has selected the firm of Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates to assist in the search for the University’s next president. At a special meeting Friday afternoon (June 30), the board selected the firm, headquartered in Media, Pennsylvania and Whittier, California, on a unanimous vote. The …
Read More »Verlander Ripped as Tigers Fall – Monday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for additional details. MLB The Cleveland Indians pummeled Justin Verlander, and outslugged the Detroit Tigers 11-8 yesterday. Verlander didn’t make it through the fourth inning. He was charged with seven runs, and didn’t strike out a batter for the first time in a decade. With …
Read More »Wings Sign Daley, Pistons Agree with Galloway – Sunday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for additional details. MLB The Detroit Tigers split their two games against the Cleveland Indians Saturday. In the first contest, Nicholas Castellanos’ three-run triple in the seventh inning provided the winning margin, as the Tigers earned a 7-4 victory. The Tigers had built a 4-1 …
Read More »Auto Pro, SNB, CGC/LZ Claim Fast Pitch Wins – Saturday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for additional details. MLB The Detroit Tigers were rained out last night. The game will be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader in Detroit on September 1st. The Tigers play two against the Indians today. The afternoon game is a make-up for a rain-out …
Read More »Coast Guard Says Fake Distress Calls On The Rise
CLEVELAND − Coast Guard units across the Great Lakes request the public’s assistance in combating a rise in false distress calls. A false distress or hoax can be made by phone or over a marine radio by a person claiming to be in distress to intentionally deceive others and cause …
Read More »Michigan Tech Named A Top Online School For Women In STEM
Michigan Tech can add another distinction to their list of awards this year. SR Education Group recently released the 2017 Top Online Schools for Women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Michigan Tech, along with 64 other schools, was listed. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Jackie Huntoon …
Read More »Houghton Rotary’s U.P. Summerfest Begins Today
Featuring the best the Upper Peninsula has to offer, the U.P. Summerfest is being held in Houghton starting today. The event is taking place at Dee Stadium 5:00 to midnight tonight and 4:00 to midnight tomorrow. This is actually a combination of two great events–with live music, beer and brats …
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