Houghton does not have an interest in an MDOT-owned lot near Franklin Square. The Michigan Department of Transportation was recently approached by a private landowner at 907 College Avenue about purchasing a state-owned parcel next to his residence. Currently, nothing resides in the informally known Mott Park. In the past, …
Read More »Portage Lake District Library Explains August Millage Language to the Houghton City Council
In August voters will cast ballots. Many people will focus on what happens at a national level. August elections carry several local measures with impacts more easily seen. In August the Portage Lake District Library will seek to renew the library’s same millage as in previous years. At last night’s …
Read More »Canal Run Encourages Youth Movement with Introduction of New Race Day Program
For close to fifty years canal run has gotten people of all ages to complete a run along the Portage Canal. This year the event plans to introduce a new option, specifically for local students, that will get the school district involved, Copper Country School Challenge. UPHS Portage Community Health …
Read More »Darnishia Morris Named Assistant Dean of Pavlis Honors College
The Pavlis Honors College at Michigan Technological University names a new Assistant Dean of the college. Darnishia Morris will take on the Assistant Dean of the College role, bringing with her a wealth of experience and knowledge in education administration and cognitive science. Most recently Morris managed the Global and …
Read More »Junior Team Annie Helps Move the Statue Fundraiser Closer to the $150,000 Goal
Last week’s visitors to the Lake Linden Fourth of July Parade may have spotted an iconic figure walking along the route. Big Annie. Or at least Junior Team Annie, and the eight high school students that recently formed to assist Team Annie with fundraising efforts for the Annie Clemenc Statue. …
Read More »Keweenaw Friends of Palestine Plan Candlelight Vigil Tomorrow at the Huron Street Waterfront Park
In recent weeks drivers on Tuesday afternoons have likely seen the Keweenaw Friends of Palestine showing support for Palestinian people caught between warring groups. Tomorrow evening the Keweenaw Friends of Palestine invited the community to meet members while joining the group for a Candlelight Vigil in honor of those lost …
Read More »Good Shepard Lutheran Church Plans Major Kitchen Upgrades to Continue Feeding the Sheep
In 2023 Students from Michigan Tech involved with the Good Shepard Lutheran Church near campus thought about ways to connect the community. Eventually, forming the idea to host a weekly night to offer a free meal to college students from Michigan Technological University. Pastor Sarah Semmler-Smith says that in the …
Read More »Connor Kamm Earns the Mike Rowe Work Ethic Scholarship for Skilled Trades Education at NMU
A Houghton High School graduate and future Northern Michigan University wildcat earns the Mike Rowe Work Ethic Scholarship. Connor Kamm, a 2024 Houghton High School graduate, who plans to study welding technology and HVACR at North Michigan University in the Fall, was recently named a recipient of the Mike Rowe …
Read More »Copper Country Mental Health Services Opposes Proposed Changes by MDHHS
The CCMHS in Houghton County opposes the proposed change to Medicaid for mental health services by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. During the Houghton County Commission July meeting, Copper Country Mental Health Services Director Mike Bach shared why the local department recently passed a resolution opposing proposed …
Read More »Wall Street Journal Names Isle Royale National Park the Uncrowded Park in 2024
The Wall Street Journal highlights Isle Royale’s wonder and isolation as the best uncrowded National Park in the country. Recently the Wall Street Journal published in its lifestyle and travel section an article analyzing the United state’s national park system for traveler consideration in 2024. Choosing to highlight the country’s …
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