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A Saint Ignace man has been arrested on child sex charges. Eighteen-year-old Tyrel Lee Matson was taken into custody last week after an investigation by the Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.  Investigators say they seized digital evidence in a search at his residence, …

As received from Lake Superior State University: The Board of Trustees of Lake Superior State University has accepted the resignation of Dr. Rodney S. Hanley as president of the institution. He had been in the role since July 2018. LSSU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Lynn G. Gillette has been …

A huge construction project is being undertaken by the Keweenaw ATV Club along with the Keweenaw Snowmobile Club this summer. Over 340 different construction sites totaling over $8 million so far to repair the trail between Dollar Bay and Lake Linden (AKA Trail 3). The trail hasn’t seen tourism since …

With the closure of Finlandia, Michigan Tech has started operations to integrate the nursing program from Finlandia. There are plans to have the program certified and implemented for the Fall 2023 semester.   “Our intent would be to bring the program over as intact as possible so we can can …

The Portage Health Foundation has taken over one of the region’s leading providers of mental health care. PHF’s acquisition of Dial Help became official Saturday, after it was approved by both organizations’ boards of directors, and by the Michigan Attorney General’s office. In a joint statement released yesterday, PHF Executive …

Ben Larson will return as Houghton County Administrator. Larson was hired yesterday, as the county board of commissioners moved quickly to replace the departing Elizabeth Bjorn. Bjorn replaced Larson in the job just 18 months ago, when Larson took a job in the private sector. She is leaving April 30th. …

Students studying in Finlandia University’s Physical Therapist Assistant program have a new transfer option. Finlandia has finalized a Teach-Out Agreement with Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay. PTA and Pre-PTA students at Finlandia will be accepted seamlessly at Northeast Wisconsin Technical. Finlandia students pursuing other degrees will be considered …

The Canal Run is searching for sponsors and volunteers to support them for their huge event on July 15. Health and Fitness Manager at UP Health System Portage, Angela Luskin, said, “Sponsorship is really vital to the Canal Run. It takes, you know, lots of different support within the community …

Copper Country Community Mental Health (CCCMH) promoted their Community Employment Program on March 22. They work with local companies to offer services to employ those with a disability.  Community Employment Coordinator, Ardith Brown, said ” well the ADA defines a disability as like a physical or mental impairment that substantially …

Houghton County will begin the search for a new administrator at a special meeting this afternoon.  Current administrator Elizabeth Bjorn will be stepping down April 30th. She has been on the county staff for a decade, serving as controller, and, since late October of 2021, as administrator. The board will …