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Next February marks the 100th anniversary of Michigan Tech’s Winter Carnival. The logo was unveiled recently, drawn by Rachel May, and it brings the annual event back to its roots. A ferris wheel, a roller coaster that looks like something out of New York’s Coney Island, and a merry-go-round sit …

The league champion Calumet Copper Kings collected all the top honors, as the WestPAC Volleyball All-Conference Team was released this afternoon. Helen Beiring of the Copper Kings was named Player of the Year. Teammate Jana Loukus was named Defensive Specialist of the Year. Kate Bonacorsi was honored as Coach of …

A letter from the Office of Michigan Tech President Richard Koubek sent late last week to university students and staff revealed that COVID vaccinations will be mandatory by January 10th for all employees. The missive referenced a recent executive order from the Joe Biden Administration that applies to all federal …

Houghton approved the site plan for the 100 Pearl Street apartment complex last night. The plan will build new high density apartments near Michigan Tech’s campus, close enough for students to walk to classes or even downtown. The architect in charge of the project, Barry Polizn, says that the plan …

The unbeaten North Central Jets dominated the Great Lakes Eight West Division All-Conference Football Team. The defending Eight Player Division Two state champions were named Team of the Year. Senior Wyatt Raab was named Defensive Player of the Year. Junior Luke Gorzinski was named Offensive Player of the Year. Leo …

Only one lane is closed on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge, now affecting traffic headed north, but soon work will require 30 minute waits again in the overnight hours. Crews are racing to complete repairs before winter ends construction season. Contractors will need to raise and lower the bridge between …

Earlier this week, ten-digit dialing became mandatory in the Upper Peninsula, which is covered entirely by the 906 area code. The change has been suggested since the summer as the Federal Communications Commission tried to ease the region into the switch. The dial code 988 has been set up to …

High School In high school volleyball last night… • Houghton swept West Iron County 3-0 (25-11, 25-13, 25-13). • Calumet got past Hancock 3-1 (25-14, 25-16, 23-25, 25-16). • Lake Linden-Hubbell v Ironwood – no report. • Dollar Bay-Tamarack City lost to Bessemer 3-0. • Baraga got past Ontonagon 3-2 …

Crews will be on Shelden Avenue in Houghton replacing selected bricks that are beginning to deteriorate on the downtown stretch. Manager Eric Waara says it is the first time maintenance work has been done since the business district was resurfaced in 2009. The work will be done when weather allows …

At Monday’s Western Upper Peninsula Board of Health meeting, Chief Health Officer Kate Beer said that there will not be any flu shot clinics put on by the department this fall. In-house clinics are just not viable for us right now, we don’t have the staff. We’re gonna have to …