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Dave Kamrad recently accepted the position of Director of TRIO Pre-College Programs at Finlandia University. Kamrad has been with the University for nearly 30 years. “I have seen a lot of good that these programs can do for our students,” Kamrad said. “I’m looking forward to continuing to build relationships …

Motorists should expect 24-hour lane closures under flag control at the Michigan Department of Transportation concrete repair project on US-41 in Houghton County. The project extends from North Entry Road to Seventh Street in Chassell. The 24-hour flag operation is expected to continue through July 22. MDOT says the closures …

It may be time to clean out your medicine cabinet. The Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office is now providing a safe and environmentally-conscious way for residents to rid of unwanted, unused or expired medications. Keweenaw County Sheriff Bill Luokkanen said that thanks to funds from CVS Health’s Medication Disposal Unit for …

How do officers determine if a driver is impaired? Whereas a simple breathalyzer or blood test can determine the Blood-Alcohol Content of a driver, there are many other substances that law enforcement must learn to detect that can also impair a person’s ability to drive. Houghton Police Chief John Donnelly …

The Houghton Police Department says they have seen a number of cases of distemper in wild animals recently. Distemper is a viral illness that can also affect dogs and other animals. It attacks the animal’s respiratory, gastrointestinal and central nervous systems. Houghton Police John Donnelly said they have received reports …

Motorists in downtown Houghton should start to see some progress on road work by early next week. That’s the word from City Manager Eric Waara, who gave an update to the city council at their regular meeting Wednesday. Waara said the weather this summer has slowed some of the work …

“Wall E” will be shown as part of the the Movie Magic Film Series at the Calumet Theatre on Wednesday, July 12 at 7 pm. Admission is $1 per person with fresh popcorn and concessions for sale. Kids 13 and under have a chance to win prizes including a bike. …

LAURIUM, Mich. – Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics has a new car seat safety expert dedicated to teaching local parents and caregivers on proper installation and use to keep kids safe. In June, Jenn Jenich-Laplander achieved  her National Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technician Certification from Safe Kids Worldwide, after completing …

Michigan State Police Calumet Post is welcoming a new member to the force. His name is Blask and he’s a two year-old German Sheppard. Canine Handler Trooper Dieter Kochan said K9 Unit Blask lives and works with him. “I’ve had dogs as pets for most of my life. It’s similar, …

There is only one structure spanning the Portage Canal, connecting Copper Island to the mainland. So, what would residents do if something happened to the bridge? The Portage Lift Bridge Planning Committee has been meeting every month to devise a plan in case the bridge suddenly was no longer available. …