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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 …

A Michigan Tech alumnus returned to Houghton to perform a magical comedy show at the Portage Lake District Library. Michigan’s Family Funnyman Joel Tacey performed his Book Builder Magical Comedy show, where he brings seven children’s book to life in a variety of ways. Tacey said he stages his show …

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department sent out nearly 24,000 surveys to random households across the U.P. and they are expected to be delivered early this week. The department is seeking information about health-related topics including insurance coverage, access to care and eating and exercise habits. Director of Community Health …

How important is career and technical education to the residents of the Copper Country? That question will be answered today as voters have their say on a proposal to levy 1-mil for 10 years in support of CTE programs in the Copper Country Intermediate School District. CCISD Superintendent George Stockero …