August 4, 2016 – HANCOCK, MI – UP Health System – Portage announced that the hospital has received a 3-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This rating means that UP Health System – Portage’s performance, as it relates to national standards of care and quality …
Read More »Portage Health Foundation Releases Request for Proposals Focused on Mental and Behavioral Health
The Portage Health Foundation (PHF) has undertaken a series of community health forums focused on the topic of mental and behavioral health (including substance abuse). The goals of these forums have been to develop collaborative input, prioritize healthcare needs, and build consensus toward innovative interventions and solutions to address the mental and behavioral …
Read More »Record Number Of Degrees Conferred At Michigan Tech This Year
At its regular meeting on Thursday, Aug. 4, Michigan Technological University’s Board of Trustees conferred 930 degrees, bring the 2015-16 total to 1,749 degrees—the largest number the school has ever conferred. The number outpaces the previous record of 1,709 set in 1983-84. “This demonstrates clearly that Michigan Tech is meeting …
Read More »Families Explore Science Together At KSEF
Who knew science could be so much fun? The 2nd Annual Keweenaw Science and Engineering Festival has begun, featuring three days of hands-on activities based on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Most of the events all families to participate with their children, like the Family Engineering Day put on by …
Read More »D.A. Glass America becomes OcuGlass LLC
Calumet, MI – D.A. Glass America, Inc. has announced a change in ownership. IIWS, Inc. has agreed in principle to acquire 100% of the company and has changed the name to OcuGlass, LLC effective immediately. Current management will continue to operate the new company as the corporate structure moves forward …
Read More »KSEF Is Here!
The Kestner Waterfront Park in Houghton is the place to be this afternoon to enjoy a variety of STEM-themed activities. It’s all part of the 2nd Annual Keweenaw Science and Engineering Festival. Michigan Tech’s Center for Science and Environmental Outreach is putting on the Family Engineering Day with hands-on challenges …
Read More »Michigan Tech’s Alumni Reunion Begins
Alumni and friends of Michigan Technological University from throughout the country return to Houghton this week for the University’s annual Alumni Reunion. More than 500 visitors are expected for three days of tours, talks, cruises, awards and a pasty picnic. Things kick off Thursday morning with a Welcome Breakfast and …
Read More »DNR Sets Open House On Plans For F.J. McLain State Park
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will hold an open house this month to showcase three master plan concepts being considered to replace features lost to Lake Superior wave erosion at F.J. McLain State Park in Houghton County. The 443-acre park is situated between Calumet and Hancock and features two miles …
Read More »Casperson Says The U.P. Supported Him In The Primary
After his campaign for Washington ended Tuesday, State Senator Tom Casperson will be headed back to Lansing. Around 6,000 votes separated Casperson and Jack Bergman in the First Congressional District GOP Primary. Casperson said that he received great support at the polls from his constituents in the Upper Peninsula, but …
Read More »Congressional Campaigns Carry On
Now that the primary elections are behind them, the winners are turning their focus toward November. Retired Lt. General Jack Bergman and former Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lon Johnson were declared winners of their respective primaries on Tuesday. Johnson says his campaign will focus on showing how northern Michigan can …
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