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The Portage Lake District Library is hosting a contest in their search for a new logo. Contestants are asked to submit original designs that meet the criteria listed below. The selected winner will receive a $150 cash prize. Image criteria: Minimum resolution of 800 dpi. An element of the design …

Michigan Tech students will be out foraging and feasting in the field this weekend for their final exam in a Wild Edible Foods course. The course is taught by Michigan Tech research assistant professor Tara Bal of the School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science. Bal introduced the course this …

Houghton Police officers will be getting upgrade to their safety. Chief John Donnelly said the department has received a 50-50 matching grant for new protective vests. The officers will be fitted for the vests Thursday, with some choosing vests that will go under their uniforms and other wearing an outer …

Plans for the new Houghton Skatepark are moving forward. Houghton City Manager Eric Waara told the city council that requests for proposals for the design of the park are about ready to go out. Waara said they have a list of about 18 companies from the skatepark committee to send …

Michigan Tech is getting a boost in their appropriations from the state. Last week, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed the state’s 2017-18 budget. Included is a 2 percent increase for higher education, which provides an additional $960,700 for Michigan Tech. The University’s state appropriation totals $49,052,200, which is 20 percent …

Residents in Houghton County will not be voting on a millage to expand the county jail until next year. The Houghton County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting Wednesday to discuss the issue, where they decided to hold off on putting a proposal on the November ballot. To remedy …

“Madagascar” will be shown as part of the Movie Magic Film Series at the Calumet Theatre on Wednesday, July 26 at 7 pm. Admission is $1 per person with fresh popcorn and concessions for sale. Kids 13 and under have a chance to win prizes including a bike. Alex the …

MADISON, Wis. (July 25, 2017) — Thousands of people have responded to the emergency call for blood and platelet donations issued by the American Red Cross in early July, but there continues to be a critical summer blood shortage. Eligible donors of all types are urgently needed. After issuing the …

Congressman Jack Bergman’s bill strengthening the VA’s Vets First Program has passed unanimously in the House. Bergman said the bill closes a loophole that was being exploited by companies abusing the system and wasting taxpayer dollars. The program is meant to support veteran-owned and service disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The …

Michigan Tech is offering a special summer camp, Preparing African American Males for Energy and Education. The PAAMEE program recruits promising high school students to study renewable and conventional energy. The program involves taking the equivalent of Saturday classes for three semesters and providing the same opportunity during the summer. …