Today is the start of Operation Safe Drive week, when law enforcement across the country and right here in Michigan will be paying close attention to bad driving behavior. The focus is on awareness about the dangers of driving recklessly around commercials vehicles. Lt. Steven Horwood from the Michigan State …
Read More »Snyder Attends Cyber Summit
Cyber security experts from across Michigan gather today for the North American International Cyber Summit. Governor Rick Snyder opens the summit at 8:30 this morning at Cobo Center in Detroit. Experts will be discussing cyber security issues impacting Michigan and the world in the areas of business, law enforcement, education …
Read More »U.P. Man Wins Marathon In Detroit
A man from the Western Upper Peninsula took the top prize in the 39th annual Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon in Detroit. Alan Peterson of Bessemer finished the race Sunday in 2 hours, 19 minutes, 20 seconds. Russia’s Lioudmila Kortchaguina is the women’s winner, crossing the finish line in 2 …
Read More »Trial Pushed Back In Child Porn Case
The trial against a former Houghton high school coach is being pushed back. 71-year-old Don Sawaski is charged multiple felonies for allegedly possessing child sexually abusive materials. A trial had been set for next month. At a pretrial conference in Houghton County Circuit Court, the prosecution explained some of …
Read More »Atlantic Mine Man Charged In Meth Bust
An Atlantic Mine man is charged with two felonies after he was arrested earlier this week by Deputies of the Houghton County Sheriff’s Department. 47-year-old Steven John Ruotsala was arraigned in 97th District Court on one count of Delivery or Manufacture of Meth, a 20 year felony…and one count of …
Read More »Nordic Ski Gear Swap In Houghton Saturday
The Copper Country Ski Tigers Nordic Race Team will hold its Nordic ski gear swap at the Houghton High School Multi-Purpose Room Saturday. The annual fall sale is a great place to recycle Nordic ski equipment by buying and/or selling. Buyers find great bargains on used gear. Sellers pay just …
Read More »Men’s Health Tune Up Saturday In Hancock
The UP Health System-Portage Men’s Health Tune-Up takes place Saturday at Hancock High School. The day includes breakfast and coffee plus informative educational sessions geared for men and health screenings. Participants are reminded to fast for 12 hours prior to getting their blood drawn. There is no charge, but you must …
Read More »Not Drowning In Debt, Report Says
Do you feel like you’ve got a lot of debt? Well, a New York-based financial technology company says Houghton County has one of the lowest per capita debt ratios. SmartAsset ranks Houghton has having the third lowest debt index in the state and 112th in the nation. Dickinson County was …
Read More »Michigan Tech’s Board of Trustees Meets Today
Michigan Tech’s Board of Trustees is holding its regular meeting this morning in the Memorial Union Building on campus. The agenda includes awarding the Melvin Calvin Medal of Distinction and the Board of Trustees Silver Medal. An honorary doctorate will also be recommended for Keith Creagh, a Tech alumnus and …
Read More »Crafting For A Cause To Benefit Shelter For Victims Of Domestic Violence
The folks from the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home continue to craft ways to help end domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Shelter is hosting a full day of Crafting for A Cause at the Siskiwit Reception Hall in Calumet Saturday. Shelter Director Mary Niemela talks …
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