UPDATED – Waterfront redevelopment proposals will dominate tonight’s Houghton City Council agenda. The Council will hold a public hearing to review ideas and qualifications provided by the Veridea Group, Moyle Development, and Julien Properties. No specific plan will be considered tonight, but the council could move forward toward a decision …
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Finlandia University has named a new campus pastor. Sarah Semmler Smith Sarah Semmler Smith comes to campus after spending the past six years as an associate pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Semmler Smith grew up in New London, Minnesota. She holds a BA in religious studies …
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Michigan State Senator Ed McBroom and Wisconsin State Senator Tom Tiffany met recently with business operators in the western Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin to discuss problems with railroad service. McBroom says he’s heard from a lot of businesses and communities that would like to do more with rail. Forest …
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Ishpeming Police continue their search for the heartless Grinch who burned down the city’s iconic Santa house last weekend. The small building that was used each Christmas season was already a smoldering ruin when firefighters arrived early Saturday morning. Police Chief Steve Snowaert says efforts to rebuild the Santa house …
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Gasoline prices have fallen slightly in the Upper Peninsula over the past week. Triple-A Michigan’s survey puts the Marquette region average at $2.68 per gallon. That’s three cents less than a week ago, 10 cents less than a month ago, and 25 cents less than a year ago. The auto …
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The first Sensory Sensitive event that was held Friday at the Houghton County Fair is being deemed successful. The Copper Country Autism Group purchased fair admissions. Skerbeck Entertainment provided two-hour ride passes, and then dimmed the lights and turned off the sounds to accommodate those on the autistic spectrum who …
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A L’Anse woman died this morning in a crash on US-41 near the head of Keweenaw Bay. The Baraga County Sheriff’s Department says 59-year-old JoAnne Hilsendager crossed the centerline, and collided with a northbound semi driven by 57-year-old Brian Williams of Baraga. The force of the crash drove Hilsendager’s vehicle …
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HOUGHTON, MI — Friday, August 23, 2019. Interested in being on stage? Tech Theatre is currently looking for actors and actresses for their two fall theatre productions, “Black Comedy” and “Eurydice.” Auditions for Tech Theatre’s first fall production, Black Comedy, are set for September 4 and 5, 7:00 PM, in the McArdle …
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HOUGHTON, MI — Join us for a fun-filled geektastic charity event! GeekU.P. is a mini-con charity event celebrating geek culture offering an artists’ alley, vendors, cosplay contest, celebrity Q&A’s, autograph sessions, and more! To be held September 14th at the Michigan Tech Memorial Union Ballroom in Houghton, MI. Geek.U.P, from …
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The following press release was issued by Aspirus: HANCOCK, Mich. – To best serve the community, Aspirus At Home is now located at 1101 Elevation Street in Hancock. The staff and phone number (906.337.5700) remains the same. The Parkinson’s Support Group, which takes place at 1 p.m. on the second Monday …
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