When the Franklin Square Inn makes its debut as a Hampton Inn property, new guests will encounter significant changes. Jennifer Julien says that parent company Hilton designs the hotel chain with upscale sensibilities in mind. The lobby ceiling is required to be a certain height, but the current building is …
Read More »Michigan Tech helping to monitor the Straits of Mackinac
The Mackinac Bridge Authority Board and Finance Committee met Friday, approving the installation of a high frequency radar to help monitor water surface currents. The MBA’s Kim Nowack thanked Guy Meadows of Michigan Tech’s Great Lakes Research Center for the proposal. She says that it will be particularly useful if …
Read More »Vaccines will soon be available for all adults
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday that COVID-19 vaccines will be rolled out for all adults in the coming weeks. Beginning on March 22nd, those with preexisting conditions and other factors that put them at high risk from the virus become eligible statewide. Risks include anything …
Read More »UPDATE: House fire on College Avenue, no injuries
Firefighters battled a blaze at a Houghton home for hours Sunday evening, closing College Avenue in both directions. The residence is tucked between Franklin Square and Prospect Street, which was also shut down. Houghton Fire Chief Mike Reynolds says the fire is believed to have started in the kitchen area. …
Read More »MTU Men Advance to NCAA Regional Final – Monday Sports Wrap
High School In girls basketball tonight…• Houghton entertains Westwood.• Hancock plays at Calumet. In boys action tonight…• L’Anse travels to Ontonagon. In girls-boys doubleheaders…• Lake Linden-Hubbell visits Dollar Bay-Tamarack City• Baraga hosts Republic-Michigamme at Baraga• Chassell tips off at Jeffers. Coverage of the girls game begins at 5:30 on KBear …
Read More »Seasons End for Tech Women’s Hoops, Hockey – Sunday Sports Wrap
High School In hockey Saturday… • Hancock concluded its regular season with a 7-1 victory over Negaunee. LeRoy Bastien had a hat trick. Austin Salani added two goals and an assist. Calvin Heinonen and Todd Anderson each had a goal and an assist. Cole Stuber had three assists. Daniel Wroblewski …
Read More »Erva’s OT Goal Lifts Gremlins – Saturday Sports Wrap
High School In hockey last night… • Houghton edged Marquette 3-2. Goals by Kade Farrell and Connor Raffaelli gave the Gremlins an early 2-0 lead. After the Redmen came back to tie the contest, Nathan Erva scored the game-winner in overtime. The regular hockey season wraps up today… • Hancock …
Read More »Michigan Tech automated vehicle program receives federal grant
United States Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters congratulated Michigan Tech on a new federal grant through the Department of Energy to spur innovation on self-driving vehicles. General Motors and Chrysler parent company Stellantis contribute from the private sector. The resulting technology aims to improve electric vehicle range and driver …
Read More »Houghton beginning budget process
Houghton City Manager Eric Waara asked the council for an initial budget session on March 31st, which would allow members to have input on any particular items they desire to see included. That will let adjustments be made before the work sessions take place in April and May. Waara ran …
Read More »President’s address suggests no summer events again this year
In a primetime speech to the nation on Thursday night, President Joe Biden said that even if vaccinations go according to plan, the best that can be hoped for is small gatherings for major holidays like the Fourth of July. Western Upper Peninsula Health Department Director Kate Beer says the …
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