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A Houghton man is facing charges related to the possession of child pornography. 28-year-old Gary Richard Gagnier is accused of uploading child sexually abusive material from his residence since June of last year. He was arrested on Wednesday, September 12th following an investigation led by the Michigan State Police Computer …

Click on the blue links for more details. High School In high school cross country today, local teams run at the Calumet Invitational at the Swedetown Trails. Finlandia The Finlandia University women’s soccer team routed Alverno College 6-0 yesterday. Kirsten L’Esperance  and Erika Lambert each scored twice. The Lions improve to 4-1, and have …

Click on the blue links for more details. High School In high school volleyball yesterday… – Houghton at the Pulaski Invitational – no report. – Lake Linden-Hubbell and L’Anse at the Forest Park Invitational – no report. Finlandia The Finlandia University men’s soccer team lost to Lawrence University 2-0 yesterday. …

Click on the blue links for more details. High School In high school football last night… – Houghton scored two late touchdowns, and edged Lake Linden-Hubbell 26-22. It’s the first win of the season for the Gremlins. – All the scoring came in the first half, as Hancock lost to …

Engineering can plays a vital role in improving public safety on a global level.  One seismologist shared some of his experiences with students at Michigan Tech Thursday and described the differences that proper construction guidelines can make when disaster strikes. Born and raised In the Los Angeles area, seismologist Brian …

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State University (MSU) Extension and MSU AgBioResearch have named James DeDecker as the director for the Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center (UPREC) located in Chatham, Michigan, effective Jan.1, 2019. UPREC serves as the hub for integrated crop and livestock research and outreach for Michigan’s …

Food and music are front and center at the 2018 Parade of Nations which steps off at 11 a.m. Saturday in Hancock. The procession makes its way across the Portage Lake Lift Bridge to Dee Stadium on the Houghton waterfront where the Multicultural Festival features 11 international performances on the …

Many of Michigan’s fall hunting seasons begin this month, including small game, fall turkey and youth waterfowl. Make sure you take advantage of your base license, which is valid for small game hunting in Michigan! Here are some upcoming seasons: Gray and fox squirrel: Sept. 15 – March 31 Cottontail rabbit and …

Click on the blue links for more details. High School In high school volleyball last night… – Houghton defeated Negaunee 3-1. – Lake Linden-Hubbell v Wakefield – not reported. – Chassell came from two sets down to edge Jeffers 3-2. – L’Anse v Baraga – not reported. – Ewen-Trout Creek …

After heavy rains in June washed away many roads and damaged several hundred homes in Houghton County, many were left with unanswered questions about recovery. Although FEMA has agreed to provide public assistance to repair roadways and infrastructure, the agency made the announcement earlier this summer that it would not …