The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department is getting some state money to help test wastewater for the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The $352,721 grant is one of 20 handed out around the state to provide equipment and push forward with pilot programs for wastewater testing. A rise in coronavirus levels …
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A woman was killed and a man seriously injured in a traffic crash in Iron Mountain Monday evening. State police troopers say a speeding SUV lost control around 6:30, and hit a parked car in the 1200 block of “A” Street. In the 1300 block, it struck another parked car, …
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The COVID-19 numbers in the western Upper Peninsula continue to soar. Yesterday’s update from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department includes 145 more confirmed cases, along with 23 more probable cases, since their last report was released late Thursday. Houghton County recorded 53 new confirmed cases. Baraga and Gogebic Counties …
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A Keweenaw Peninsula ski resort has again been recognized as one of the best in the country. For the third straight year, Mount Bohemia is listed in the USA Today “10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards” as one of the nation’s top downhill ski destinations. At number-four on the list, it …
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Laurium has announced the details of its Deck the Village Christmas decorating contest. All homes and businesses in the village are eligible. Entry forms must be turned in to the village hall by December 9th. Forms and rules can be picked up at Salon 1281, or downloaded from the village …
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Northern Michigan University has named the student and faculty speakers for its upcoming commencement. English Professor Kia Jane Richmond will represent the teachers. She was chosen by a student vote. Cecilia Ruiz from Ludington will speak for the students. Ruiz finished her biology degree in May, and has applied to …
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The 2021 Michigan Tech Winter Carnival Logo has been unveiled. This year’s theme will be “Our Favorite Cartoons for Snowy Afternoons.” The design by Molly McKenzie features a Husky watching a vintage television set. In a social media post over the weekend, the Blue Key Honor Society promised that the …
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Today is the deadline for businesses in Houghton and Keweenaw Counties to submit copy for their ads in the Small Business Saturday promotional circular. There is no charge to place your ad in the booklet, which will be distributed this Saturday. The promotion is organized by the Keweenaw Chamber of …
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A South Range resident has been appointed to the Michigan Community Service Commission. Governor Gretchen Whitmer named Darnishia L. Slade as one of eight members of the board, which coordinates and oversees volunteerism in the state. Slade is an instructor, graduate research advisor, and the manager of global engagement programs …
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Adrienne Minerick will step in as interim dean of Michigan Tech’s Pavlis Honors College next year. Tech Today reports that she will fill the gap created when Lorelle Meadows retires at the end of January. Minerick’s current position as Dean of the College of Computing will be taken by Dennis …
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