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Michigan Tech Enterprise Corporation has announced the resignation of CEO Daniel I. Jamison IV, effective October 27th. Jamison was appointed CEO in December of 2018, replacing Marilyn Clark. Jamison said he’s leaving, to pursue other high tech opportunities, and hopes to set up more business in the Keweenaw. Since taking …

Houghton, L’Anse and Ontonagon have 12 additional mobile food pantries coming through the end of the year. This in a press release from the Portage Health Foundation. Kevin Store, executive director for the Portage Health Foundation said “This has been a challenging year for all of us. For some folks …

Starting tomorrow at 3pm and going through 6am on Tuesday, MDOT will ease traffic restrictions for 144 of 200 state road projects for the Labor Day Weekend. Although road work will be suspended, drivers are advised construction equipment and certain traffic configurations such as temporary shifts and shoulder closures, may …

Michigan’s County Road Association has made a “Don’t miss” List for Fall Scenery. Denise Donahue, executive director for the County Road Association said “Michigan’s colors are among the best in the country, making Fall the perfect opportunity to go out and enjoy the state’s natural beauty.” Peak viewing time is …

Yesterday detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team, United States Postal Inspection Service, Homeland Security Investigators and Michigan’s State Police executed a search warrant at a residence on First Street in the Village of South Range. The homeowner was found to have received a package in the mail, containing …

The Detroit Tigers and Red Wings are teaming up with Michigan’s Secretary of State office, to encourage voter participation throughout the state for the upcoming November election. Little Caesars Arena, Home of the Red Wings, will serve as a training venue for 6,000 election workers. Comerica Park, where the Tigers …

*UPDATE* The showing of “The Sandlot” Tonight at the outdoor cinema, has been cancelled due to high winds.  Hancock’s Recreation Commission is hosting a ceremony tonight to rename the Hardball Field in honor of the late Mervin Klemett. A plaque will be placed on the backstop and a new sign …

The Hancock School District has an update for Tuesday’s start of the school year. In an email sent to parents, Principal Chris Salani welcomed new guidance counselor Michelle Serafin. The normal bus schedule will be in place. Students are asked to arrive at school no earlier than 7:45am. Once in …

In order to combat false information regarding COVID-19, Michigan Tech University will be hosting a series of Town Halls, beginning tonight  through December 3rd. Dr. Kelly Kamm, epidemiologist from Michigan Tech on what topics the town halls hope to cover. This is your chance to get the truth from local …

Five Billion dollars is coming to help Michigan families and businesses through a venture between the state and Huntington Bank. This from Governor Whitmer’s press conference earlier today. Sandy Pierce, senior executive vice president of Huntington Bank. Not much was said regarding high school athletics, although the Governor said this. …