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The following press release was issued by Michigan Tech writer Mark Wilcox: In the next step in a commitment to northern Michigan’s Grand Traverse region Michigan Technological University and Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) will formalize a new partnership on Wednesday, Aug. 7. Michigan Tech President Richard J. Koubek and NMC …

Representatives from Ontonagon County Emergency Management and the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department are working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency following an accidental mercury spill at an abandoned garage and vacant lot in Mass City. Officials say the spill was small, has been contained and is not a threat …

UPDATE:  The pilot killed in Saturday’s plane crash has been identified as 36-year-old Jack Maccani of Ironwood.  An autopsy will be performed as required by the FAA and NTSB. Undersheriff Witt of the Ontonagon County Sheriff’s Department will accompany FAA and NTSB personnel to the site today. DNR Porcupine Mountain …

The tenth annual Finn Fun Day will take place on Saturday, August 24, at the Negaunee Township Hall, 42 State Highway M-35, starting at 11 AM and continuing until 3 PM. All are welcome, there is plenty of parking, and there is no admission charge. Food will be served, and …

August 1, 2019 — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking public comment on its draft 2020-2024 Five-Year Transportation Program. The draft document, which is updated annually, includes information about MDOT’s mobility initiatives, revenues and a list of specific transportation projects planned for the next five years in each of …

Finlandia University has adopted a new online learning system for the upcoming 2019-20 school year.  The learning management platform Canvas is expected to help streamline the learning and grading process. “The new Canvas classrooms will provide students with the technology that is needed for learning to come alive, no matter …

The Baraga County Fair gets underway today for three days of country fun and fare at the fairgrounds in Pelkie. The public is welcome to come and enjoy the animals, competitions, carnival rides, and entertainment today through Sunday. Highlights include the Baraga County Queen competition, the exhibit hall, and the …

Marquette city officials continue to evaluate the condition of the Pine Ridge apartment building, which was damaged by a fire earlier this week. Meanwhile, many residents of the building continue to be sheltered at the Superior Dome on the campus of Northern Michigan University. Because of the extensive damage done …

The buyer for the former Marquette General Hospital campus is pulling out of the deal. Veridea Group entered into a purchase and sale agreement last November with a subsidiary of LifePoint Health to acquire the 21-acre site.  That agreement was subject to satisfactory due diligence results and certain other conditions …

Walmart and The Salvation Army are joining forces to provide new school supplies to local children in need during the “Stuff the Bus” campaign. The event will be held at the Walmart location in Houghton this Saturday. As part of a nationwide effort, the event is one of nearly 3,000 …