A South Range resident has been appointed to the Michigan Community Service Commission. Governor Gretchen Whitmer named Darnishia L. Slade as one of eight members of the board, which coordinates and oversees volunteerism in the state. Slade is an instructor, graduate research advisor, and the manager of global engagement programs …
Read More »State Canvassers to Consider Michigan Vote Today
Michigan’s top two Republican legislators met with President Donald Trump at the White House Friday, and came away with their minds unchanged about the state’s election results. House Speaker Lee Chatfield and Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey released a joint statement saying, “We have not yet been made aware of …
Read More »Tech Hockey Falls at LSSU – Monday Sports Wrap
MTU The Michigan Tech hockey team opened its 100th season with a loss and a tie over the weekend. In Saturday’s scoreless game against Lake Superior State, Mark Sinclair stopped 21 shots in his Tech debut between the pipes. Mareks Mitens turned away 28 shots for the Lakers. LSSU earned …
Read More »Tech Hockey Opens Centennial Season with Tie – Sunday Sports Wrap
MTU The Michigan Tech hockey team opened its 100th season with a scoreless tie against Lake Superior State Saturday evening. Mark Sinclair stopped 21 shots in his Tech debut between the pipes. Mareks Mitens turned away 28 shots for the Lakers. LSSU earned the bonus WCHA standings point by winning …
Read More »Pistons Sign Four, Trade for One – Saturday Sports Wrap
MTU The Michigan Tech hockey team opens its season this weekend. The Huskies skate at Lake Superior State tonight at 5:07, and tomorrow afternoon at 3:07. The Michigan Tech Nordic ski team has unveiled its winter schedule. Eight weekends of competition will begin with the MTU Holiday Championships at the …
Read More »Copper Country Today – November 22, 2020
On this week’s Copper Country Today program, how did the pandemic affect our summer tourist season, and what are the prospects for winter? Todd VanDyke talked with Brad Barnett from the Keweenaw Convention and Visitors Bureau. Little Brothers will serve Thanksgiving dinners – but much differently than usual. Cathy Kass-Aten …
Read More »MTU Names Interim Honors College Dean
Adrienne Minerick will step in as interim dean of Michigan Tech’s Pavlis Honors College next year. Tech Today reports that she will fill the gap created when Lorelle Meadows retires at the end of January. Minerick’s current position as Dean of the College of Computing will be taken by Dennis …
Read More »Benson – State Election Audits to Proceed
A performance audit of Michigan’s November 3rd election will proceed as planned. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson confirmed yesterday that the review will begin once the State Board of Canvassers certifies the election results. Officials do not have legal access to the documentation needed for the audit until after the …
Read More »Former MI Supreme Court Justice Passes
Former Michigan Supreme Court Justice Charles Levin has died. Levin served on the high court for more than two decades, before retiring in 1996, always running as an independent. Current Chief Justice Bridget McCormack said Levin’s legacy “is marked by great scholarship, independence, compassion, and courage.” Levin was a cousin …
Read More »Little Brothers’ Thanksgiving Dinners to Be Delivered
One of the Copper Country’s most treasured Thanksgiving traditions will continue this year, despite challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic… “We’ve had overwhelming response from our elderly friends that they want the meals, and this is such an important time for them.” Cathy Kass-Aten from Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly …
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