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Plans to open up the Hope House Homeless Shelter will go forward, despite growing concerns and dissention on the shelter’s board. Shelter President and CEO John Niemela said the board met Tuesday and decided to continue. Niemela said, “There still a big need in the community.  We’re saddened by the …

A former Michigan Tech student who was expelled following a social media post has been compensated with $42, 381 as part of the lawsuit settlement. MLive.com reports that Norway, MI resident Matthew Schultz was refunded the $27,881 he paid to the university and $14,500 for “other expenses” related to Schultz’s …

Erin Barnett has been named Dean of Students at Finlandia University. Barnett has been with Finlandia since September 2013, advancing from Coordinator of Academic Support Services to Director of Academic Success and Student Life in May 2014, before accepting this position in July 2017. “Working with Erin over the past three …

The Keweenaw County Historical Society (KCHS) will be sponsoring Jazz Central, a live music concert, on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017 in the ghost town of Central Mine (located 18 mi. NE of Calumet off US-41, opposite the Gratiot Lake turnoff). Music starts at 6:00 pm.  The bands performing will be:  …

Forbes.com, a financial news website, ranks Michigan Technological University 12th in the nation for public universities whose graduates earn the highest mid-career salaries. Michigan Tech grads’ mid-career earnings average $102,000, according to Forbes. “This is an honor, but no surprise,” said Michigan Tech President Glenn Mroz.  “With our focus on STEM …

Efforts to restore the Calumet Depot to its original glory continue. Calumet Township has been attempting to raise funds since they purchased the building in January. In addition to applying for grants from the state, Calumet Township Supervisor Paul Lehto said the township has set up a crowd-funding site and …

However the county pays for renovations to the jail, funds won’t be taken from the Houghton County Medical Care Facility without a fight. The suggestion to use part of a 2016 voter-approved millage for the facility to pay part of a plan to build an addition at the county jail …

Chief Executive Officer of UPHS – Portage Jeff Lang will be leaving his position effective August 31st. Lang held the CEO position for two years and will be leaving to take on a new position with a different organization, according to a press release. UPHS – Portage has already named …

Career and Technical Education will receive the funding support it needs to continue to provide opportunities for area students. Voters in the Copper Country Intermediate School District approved a proposal to levy 1-mil for 10 years for CTE programs by a 2 to 1 margin. The votes were 2,706 in …

Giving back. Serving others. Helping to create the future. Eight individuals were recognized by the Michigan Technological University Alumni Board of Directors at its annual Alumni Dinner and Awards Ceremony Friday evening. The event was the centerpiece of the Alumni Reunion, which took place August 3-5. President Glenn Mroz presented …