HANCOCK, MI – There will be several opportunities to explore and learn about the historic Quincy Smelter on Saturday September 10, 2016. Included in the day’s events are: a paddle to the smelter, offered by the Western UP Health Department and Keweenaw National Historical Park; a photography exhibit at the …
Read More »An Open & Honest Discussion On Climate Science
Though the issue of climate change continues to be hotly debated among political pundits, scientists find themselves nearly all in agreement. That’s Michigan Tech Chemistry Professor Sarah Green. She is taking part in a series of Climate Science Café’s that will give the public a chance to ask questions and …
Read More »Hearing Held To Discuss Warden Power Plant Issues
For the original story and video by ABC-10’s Melanie Palmer, click here. The Warden Power Plant is requesting a change to the mix of biofuel it currently uses to produce electrical power. A public hearing was held in L’Anse Wednesday to discuss the request. Two non-compliance issues have recently arose …
Read More »Michigan Tech’s CareerFEST Continues With Aerospace Day
No doubt a degree from Michigan Tech can help your career take flight. Students got a look at some of the options available to them during Aerospace Day, one of the Industry Days–part of CareerFEST. For the few and the proud, there’s the Marines. Gunnery Sgt. Kory Hampton is with …
Read More »Tigers Fall, Lose Ground – Thursday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school volleyball tonight… – Calumet plays at Chassell. – Lake Linden-Hubbell entertains Bessemer. – Dollar Bay hosts Wakefield-Marenisco. – L’Anse visits West Iron County. – Ontonagon travels to Watersmeet In cross country, Calumet, Houghton and Chassell will …
Read More »Public Hearing To Address Warden Power Plant Biofuel Change
A public hearing will be held this evening to address the Warden Power Plant’s request to change the mix of biofuel it uses to produce electrical power. It’s taking place at L’Anse High School at 7pm. Specifically, plant owners want officially to discontinue using pentachlorophenol-treated railroad ties. The plant would continue …
Read More »Nearly $70,000 in Community Grants Awarded by Herman Gundlach Fund
Hancock, Michigan—The Herman Gundlach Fund of the Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) has announced it will award $69,531.75 to 17 local organizations to fund projects addressing community needs. The individual grant amount ranges from $1,375 to $5,000. Donor-advised funds are established at the bequest of a donor wishing to provide flexible …
Read More »Portage Lake District Library and MTU Offer Computer Help for Beginners
Students from the Computer Science Department at Michigan Tech will provide free tutoring at the Portage Lake District Library for beginning computer users starting on Saturday, September 10. These computer help sessions with individual tutors will be held every Saturday through December 10 from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Computer …
Read More »L’Anse Area School District Seeks Sinking Fund Millage
When residents in the L’Anse Area School District head to the polls on Election Day, they will decide whether to approve a 1 mill sinking fund millage. The district will not be borrowing any money, but instead putting aside the money levied each year to address different projects. L’Anse Area …
Read More »Gremlins, Bulldogs and Panthers get V’Ball Wins – Wednesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school volleyball last night… – Houghton shut out Lake Linden-Hubbell 3-0. – Hancock blanked L’Anse 3-0. – Chassell defeated Baraga 3-1. – Ewen-Trout Creek downed Ontonagon 3-1. Tryouts for the U19 Keweenaw Storm Girls Hockey Team will be held at …
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