Michigan Tech University, in coordination with the Copper Country ISD’s Regional Educational Media Center #1 and Western U.P. MiSTEM Network, is hosting a Cybersecurity Camp this week for regional teachers. The GenCyber program provides summer cybersecurity camp experiences for teachers at the K-12 level. The goals of the program are …
Read More »Markkanen invites residents to upcoming office hour
State Representative Greg Markkanen will be available to meet with constituents at his upcoming office hour. The Hancock Republican will be at the Portage Lake District Library in Houghton on Friday from 11:00am to noon. “Office hours have been going great this summer,” Markkanen said. “I encourage everyone to stop …
Read More »Raffle Proceeds To Support Colosseum Upgrades
To help raise money for continuing upgrades at the Calumet Colosseum…the Calumet Hockey Association is holding a raffle that could land someone a $15,000 John Deere gift certificate. The prize can be used for to purchase a UTV, equipment, or product of your choice from Northland Lawn, Sport & Equipment …
Read More »Upgrades Continue At Calumet Colosseum
With the NHL preseason game right around the corner, the Calumet Colosseum is getting some upgrades to be ready to host the popular event. The Detroit Red Wings and Stanley Cup Champion St. Louis Blues will face off on September 26th in Calumet as part of the Kraft Hockeyville USA …
Read More »Governor Whitmer Visits Marquette
It’s Day 2 of the three day tour of the Upper Peninsula by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The governor will host a press conference in Marquette this morning at the Clark Lambros Beach Park where she is expected to highlight the importance of the Great Lakes 2020 Presidential Agenda. She will …
Read More »Mountain Dew Apologizes For U.P. Mistake With Limited Edition Bottle
The Upper Peninsula is not part of Wisconsin–while that may not be news to the people of the U.P., Mountain Dew seemed to be a little confused when they included the region as part of our neighboring state in their recent “Dewnited States” campaign. To make up for that mistake, …
Read More »Video Games Now Available For Checkout At Portage Lake District Library
When you visit the local public library, you expect to find books and even videos for checkout. At the Portage Lake District Library, now you’ll find a limited number of video games as well. The games are available for a variety of consoles, including PlayStation 4, Xbox One, WiiU and …
Read More »Cass Tech Marching Band to March in Parade of Nations, Essay Contest Winners Announced
The following press release was issued by the Parade of Nations: HOUGHTON, MI, August 12, 2019–They’re back! The renowned Cass Tech Marching Band from Detroit will march in the Parade of Nations on September 21. It’s the 30th anniversary of the Parade of Nations, a parade and multicultural festival celebrating the …
Read More »DNR confirms cougar report from Gogebic County
Credit: Michigan Department of Natural Resources–A cougar image is shown from a landowner’s game camera, northwest of Ironwood in Gogebic County. The following press release was issued by the MDNR: A mountain lion image caught on a landowner’s trail camera in Gogebic County has been confirmed as the state’s 39th …
Read More »Calumet Public Library Reopens
The Calumet Public Library is now reopen after its scheduled annual closure for maintenance. The Friends of the Calumet Public Library are also ready to get back to work with their next monthly meeting this evening at the library at 5:30pm. The public is encouraged to come out and lend …
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