Michigan Tech has been approved for membership in the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. UCAR is a nonprofit consortium of more than 100 colleges and universities providing research and training in atmospheric science. Three members of the organization visited the campus in July to talk with staff members and students, …
Read More »Adams Twp. Schools Benefit From Fundraisers
The Adams Township School District has reaped some big benefits from a couple of fundraisers. At last night’s Board of Education meeting, members heard that the Adams Township Schools Foundation raised $17,000 at its recent dinner. The Athletic Department’s 5k and 10k run brought in $7,500. Superintendent Tim Keteri told …
Read More »Hancock to Take Public Comment Before Moving On Marijuana
The Hancock City Council will gather public opinion before moving ahead with any steps to open the city up for marijuana business. Mayor Pro-Tem Will Lytle briefed the council on plans that the city’s marijuana committee have developed. The city would use a special zoning ordinance to restrict most marijuana …
Read More »Health Department Explains Julio Site Contamination
We’re learning a bit more about the contamination found at the old Julio Construction Company property on M-26 in Ripley. The Western U.P. Health Department declared the site contaminated last week, after testing by the State Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy found some nasty things… That’s Health Department …
Read More »Houghton Denies Seaplane Rezoning
The Houghton City Council has denied a request to rezone a parcel of property on Canal Road to accommodate the Isle Royale seaplane business. At its meeting last night, the council decided not to change the zoning of the property at 18260 Canal Road from single family residential to industrial, …
Read More »Illinois Man Arrested After Car Crash/Fire
A 21-year-old Illinois man escaped injury when his car missed a turn, skidded off Canal Road, landed in a ditch and caught fire. Houghton County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the scene near the Firehall Road intersection just after 12:00 this morning. The driver was arrested for operating while intoxicated, …
Read More »Cambensy Pushes to Restore Isolated Schools Funding
Action continues in the state House of Representatives to try to restore funding to some of the programs recently cut by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Democratic Representative Sara Cambensy has introduced legislation to bring back $7 million for rural schools. Most of that goes to five, tiny isolated districts. None of …
Read More »Houghton Council to Address Seaplane Rezoning
The Houghton City Council will revisit a request to rezone a parcel of property on Canal Road to accommodate the Isle Royale seaplane business tonight. The council was set to consider the zoning a month ago, but the attorney for seaplane operator Jon Rector submitted a lengthy memorandum addressing the …
Read More »Hancock Reconsiders Marijuana Opt-Out
Hancock could move a step closer to allowing potential sale of marijuana for recreational use tonight. At a special meeting, members of the city council will consider the introduction of an ordinance that would rescind their earlier opt-out from the state marijuana system. No ordinance allowing or regulating sale within …
Read More »Parade of Nations Winners Announced
Winners from the Parade of Nations float competition and the “I Love Parade of Nations” contest have been announced. The Indian Students’ Association float took first place, followed by the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and the Chinese Students and Scholars at Michigan Tech. Brogan Dunstan won the $500 prize in …
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