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Michigan Tech Rozsa Center Director Mary Jennings will step down effective May 1st. Jennings recently accepted a new role as the Executive Director of the Grand Rapids Ballet. During her tenure, Jennings’ service to the Rozsa Center included implementing the pay as you are able ticketing program to make the …

Houghton’s planning commission moves two important city plans forward to the council. Houghton’s planning commission thoroughly reviewed the city’s capital improvement plan and master plan ahead of moving both to the city council after over a year of work. Capital improvement plans act as a sort of guide to Houghton’s project plans for amenities and infrastructure for …

Construction crews continue progress erect Michigan Tech’s new East Hall. The new residence hall for Michigan Tech’s growing student population will pick up the pace of work as the construction season ramps up with warmer weather and sunnier days. During this time the Prince’s Point Trail will close for May, and the university will begin changing …

Skipper’s Bar and Grill in L’Anse has new ownership. Last Friday the Baraga County Chamber of Commerce helped new owner Courtney Klug celebrate her new venture into the restaurant business with an official grand reopening and ribbon cutting.  Skipper’s Bar and Grill has re-opened with grand reviews for excellent food and superior service. The bar and …

A May hearing date has been set for the two individuals accused of the murder of Alvin Kempainen in Hancock Township. Jacob Kempainen and Margaret Kempainen, both of Harland, Wisconsin, have had preliminary exams scheduled in the 97th district court for May 31st.  Prosecutor Dan Helmer and defense representatives asked …

Hancock’s planning commission will set a public hearing in May to consider map updates in the city’s zoning. Hancock will consider three amendments dealing with updating the zoning map in the areas of the former Finlandia University campus, M-203, and Cliff Drive. What I’ve been involved with this whole process is the fact that you don’t rezone just for …

Yoopers for Ukraine return home after visiting Washington DC and meeting with Representative Jack Bergman. Last week Yoopers for Ukraine joined many supporters from around the United States in D.C. for the American Coalition for Ukraine Spring Summit. While at the summit Yoopers for Ukraine Co-founder Nadija Packuaksas was named …

The proposed revised master plan for the Village of L’Anse is being released to the public for comment. The quinquennial update has been in the works for nearly a year, under the auspices of the village’s planning committee. The proposed update will be posted on the village’s website, and a …

The Ford Motor Company and Copper Country Ford commit a donation to the Copper Country ISD Career and Technical Education program to further automotive educational opportunities. Ford and Copper Country Ford recently donated a 2012 Ford Focus to the CCISD CTE Automotive Technology Program to support automotive student education and skill development. …

Michigan Technological University has a new Dean of the College of Engineering. Michelle Scherer has been selected by the university to lead the College of Engineering. She will begin her role with the university on July 1st, after a months-long national search. Scherer was selected by a search committee made …