The trial against a former Houghton high school coach is being pushed back. 71-year-old Don Sawaski is charged multiple felonies for allegedly possessing child sexually abusive materials. A trial had been set for next month. At a pretrial conference in Houghton County Circuit Court, the prosecution explained some of …
Read More »Atlantic Mine Man Charged In Meth Bust
An Atlantic Mine man is charged with two felonies after he was arrested earlier this week by Deputies of the Houghton County Sheriff’s Department. 47-year-old Steven John Ruotsala was arraigned in 97th District Court on one count of Delivery or Manufacture of Meth, a 20 year felony…and one count of …
Read More »Men’s Health Tune Up Saturday In Hancock
The UP Health System-Portage Men’s Health Tune-Up takes place Saturday at Hancock High School. The day includes breakfast and coffee plus informative educational sessions geared for men and health screenings. Participants are reminded to fast for 12 hours prior to getting their blood drawn. There is no charge, but you must …
Read More »Michigan Tech’s Board of Trustees Meets Today
Michigan Tech’s Board of Trustees is holding its regular meeting this morning in the Memorial Union Building on campus. The agenda includes awarding the Melvin Calvin Medal of Distinction and the Board of Trustees Silver Medal. An honorary doctorate will also be recommended for Keith Creagh, a Tech alumnus and …
Read More »Crafting For A Cause To Benefit Shelter For Victims Of Domestic Violence
The folks from the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home continue to craft ways to help end domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Shelter is hosting a full day of Crafting for A Cause at the Siskiwit Reception Hall in Calumet Saturday. Shelter Director Mary Niemela talks …
Read More »Lake Superior Performance Rally Arrives
The Lake Superior Performance Rally returns to the Copper Country this weekend with a big change to make the event more spectator-friendly. The final stage of the rally will take place along the Houghton waterfront, offering a great view as the cars roar by. LSPR Co-Chairman Dean Rushford said, “Anywhere …
Read More »Wings Fall in NHL Opener – Friday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school volleyball yesterday… – Calumet v L’Anse – not reported. – Lake Linden-Hubbell swept Baraga 3-0 (25-14, 25-14, 25-8). – Ewen-Trout Creek defeated Watersmeet 3-0. – Ontonagon fell to Wakefield-Marenisco 3-1. In volleyball today, Chassell plays at Dollar Bay. …
Read More »Husband & Wife Join Houghton Fire Department
Welcome to the Houghton Volunteer Fire Department, Mr. & Mrs. Myles! The Houghton City Council appointed former Houghton firefighter Angela Tomasi Myles and her husband Nolan to the city’s fire department at their regular meeting Tuesday. Nolan is a trained firefighter from Colorado, where Angela was also working as a …
Read More »“Substantial Amount” of Crystal Meth Found In Adams Township Drug Bust
One man is in custody after authorities found what they’re calling a ‘substantial amount’ of crystal meth from a residence in Adams Township. Deputies with the Houghton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic violence complaint early Wednesday morning. During the investigation, they got search warrants for two residences, where …
Read More »2016 Water Festival Hosts 1000 U.P. Students
There’s no place on Earth with as much surface fresh water as the Great Lakes, which makes Michigan Tech’s Great Lakes Research Center the ideal place to learn about it. One thousand students from 13 regional schools took part in the 5th Annual Water Festival, coordinated by the Lake Superior …
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