A 19-year-old Chassell man was killed in a crash between a car and a fully loaded logging truck this morning southeast of Houghton. Police identify the victim as Alexander James Fisher. State troopers say Fisher’s black 2007 Infiniti was traveling eastbound on Denton Road when it failed to stop at …
Read More »New Director of Sales and Marketing At Gardenview
Gardenview Assisted Living and Memory Care in Calumet announced today that Lake Linden resident, Adam Gill, has been named Director of Sales and Marketing. Previous Director of Sales and Marketing, Trevor Corey, has been working hand in hand with Gill to assure a smooth transition, before he relocates to Minnesota …
Read More »Lights Of Love Donations Being Accepted
Every year, Portage Health Auxiliary decorates and lights a Christmas tree “In Honor of those still with us”, and “In memory of those who have gone before us”. Donations to Lights of Love go into a healthcare scholarship fund. Every year, several students from Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon Counties …
Read More »UP Health System Hospitals Receive an ‘A’ for Patient Safety
Marquette, MI, November 8, 2018 – UP Health System – Portage and UP Health System – Marquette have been awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes UP Health System’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the …
Read More »Skatepark Opening Will Have To Wait Until Spring
The Houghton Skate Park is nearing completion, but skaters will have to wait until the upcoming spring to use it. Colder temperatures and a lengthy rain season have slowed the project slightly, moving the estimated completion date to the end of next week, with a Grand Opening planned for the …
Read More »Think Marijuana Is Legal? Feds Say Think Again
Though Michigan voters passed Proposal 1, making recreational marijuana use legal in the state, marijuana remains illegal under federal law. A statement released Thursday by two United States Attorneys in response to the passage of the proposal warned Michigan residents that they are not protected from prosecution for violating federal …
Read More »MTEC SmartZone Appoints Daniel Jamison as Chief Executive Officer
HOUGHTON, MI – (November 8, 2018) – The MTEC SmartZone Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Daniel Jamison as Chief Executive Officer effective December 1, 2018. He succeeds MTEC’s current CEO Marilyn Clark who recently announced her retirement after serving 6 years in the position. Mr. Jamison is …
Read More »Huskies Honor the Fallen in Ceremonies Friday and Sunday
Veterans Day, on Sunday, Nov. 11, marks a century since the end of World War I. Ceremonies on the Michigan Technological University Campus on Friday and Sunday pay tribute to those who have served through the ages. At 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9, a plaque will be unveiled near the …
Read More »Woman In Dumpster Died Accidentally
The identity and cause of death for a body found in a dumpster in Iron Mountain have been released. The Iron Mountain Police Department says the body of 59-year-old Shelley Bowman was found Tuesday morning. Police say Bowman died accidentally after entering the dumpster on her own to select items …
Read More »Former Finlandia Coach Pleads No Contest To Assault Charge
A former Finlandia football coach accused of aggravated assault appeared in court this week for a plea deal. 34-year-old Robert Boss was arrested on charges of Aggravated Assault- Domestic Violence from an incident that happened in August 2016. Boss previously worked for Northern Michigan University as a defensive and offensive …
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