Author, speaker and sexual assault survivor Aspen Matis will speak at Michigan Tech at 8 p.m. Wednesday (April 5) in Fisher 135. Her best-selling book, “Girl in the Woods,” has been called “a powerful read” by O, The Oprah Mazazine. The New York Times named Matis “a hero” and Lena …
Read More »14 Local Students Win Portage Health Foundation Making a Difference Scholarships to Michigan Tech
Four students who are entering Michigan Technological University this fall to pursue health-related careers have received $8,000 Making a Difference scholarships from the Portage Health Foundation. Another 10 entering first-year students received $1,000 awards. The $8,000 scholarships went to: Peter Alger, Houghton, computer engineering. Alexa Destrampe, Lake Linden, exercise science. Hannah …
Read More »Location Of Portage Lake Little Evaluations Changed
The Portage Lake Little League evaluations that were scheduled starting Monday, April 10th at Houghton County Arena have been moved to Jeffers High School Gymnasium. All the dates and times for the evaluation sessions will remain the same. Only the location has changed, due to Houghton County Arena being closed …
Read More »Dianda Announces State Senate Candidacy
HOUGHTON — State Representative Scott Dianda (D-Calumet) announced his candidacy for Michigan’s 38th State Senate District today amongst supporters across the Upper Peninsula. Dianda toured the U.P. making stops in Houghton, Marquette, Escanaba, Iron Mountain, Crystal Falls and Bessemer. “I’m running to be your next State Senator because the status …
Read More »Ice Breaking Operations Begin In The Keweenaw
Starting today, the United States Coast Guard will be conducting ice breaking operations in the Keweenaw Waterway. The cutter will make its way from the east and enter at Keweenaw Bay, then continue west through Portage Lake before returning to the open waters of Lake Superior. Coast Guard officials are …
Read More »Yooper Relief Convoy Delivers!
The Yooper Relief Convoy is a success. Seven truckloads of hay and a 30 foot stock trailer of supplies departed Friday from Settlers Co-Op in Bruce Crossing, bringing the relief supplies to Oklahoma to help victims of wildfires in that part of the country. Several updates on their Facebook page …
Read More »Michigan Tech Panel Will Look At The “Economics of Climate Change”
Climate change is impacting our environment, but what affects is it having on our economy? A panel discussion is being organized by the Economics Club at Michigan Tech entitled “Economics of Climate Change”. The panel will include Dr. Gary Campbell (Michigan Tech School of Business and Economics), Dr. Sarah Green (Chemistry), Dr. …
Read More »Stabenow Visits Michigan Tech To Protect Great Lakes Funding
Several research projects at Michigan Tech could be in jeopardy if funding is cut for efforts to clean up and maintain the Great Lakes. President Trump’s budget proposal calls for eliminating support for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which currently receives roughly $300 million annually. U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow visited …
Read More »Ontonagon County Man Arrested On Multiple Drug Charges
Detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) arrested a 35 year old man on March 30th on charges related to the selling of narcotics. After a five month long investigation, the suspect was arrested in the City of Ironwood on one count of Delivery of Methamphetamine and one …
Read More »Houghton Makes Change To Help Make City Look Less Trashy
The City of Houghton has been running into problems with people putting their trash out too early. A notice was sent out to city trash customers on Shelden and Montezuma Avenues between Bridge Street and Franklin Square. The notice said problems arise when the wind blows the bags around or …
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