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A former Michigan Tech student who was expelled following a social media post has been compensated with $42, 381 as part of the lawsuit settlement. MLive.com reports that Norway, MI resident Matthew Schultz was refunded the $27,881 he paid to the university and $14,500 for “other expenses” related to Schultz’s …

Efforts to restore the Calumet Depot to its original glory continue. Calumet Township has been attempting to raise funds since they purchased the building in January. In addition to applying for grants from the state, Calumet Township Supervisor Paul Lehto said the township has set up a crowd-funding site and …

However the county pays for renovations to the jail, funds won’t be taken from the Houghton County Medical Care Facility without a fight. The suggestion to use part of a 2016 voter-approved millage for the facility to pay part of a plan to build an addition at the county jail …

Chief Executive Officer of UPHS – Portage Jeff Lang will be leaving his position effective August 31st. Lang held the CEO position for two years and will be leaving to take on a new position with a different organization, according to a press release. UPHS – Portage has already named …

Career and Technical Education will receive the funding support it needs to continue to provide opportunities for area students. Voters in the Copper Country Intermediate School District approved a proposal to levy 1-mil for 10 years for CTE programs by a 2 to 1 margin. The votes were 2,706 in …

Click on the blue links for additional details. MLB The Detroit Tigers lost their fourth straight game last night, falling to the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3. Matthew Boyd couldn’t make it through the fifth inning, and was charged with all six Pittsburgh runs. The Tigers narrowed the gap with three runs …

A Michigan Tech alumnus returned to Houghton to perform a magical comedy show at the Portage Lake District Library. Michigan’s Family Funnyman Joel Tacey performed his Book Builder Magical Comedy show, where he brings seven children’s book to life in a variety of ways. Tacey said he stages his show …

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department sent out nearly 24,000 surveys to random households across the U.P. and they are expected to be delivered early this week. The department is seeking information about health-related topics including insurance coverage, access to care and eating and exercise habits. Director of Community Health …

How important is career and technical education to the residents of the Copper Country? That question will be answered today as voters have their say on a proposal to levy 1-mil for 10 years in support of CTE programs in the Copper Country Intermediate School District. CCISD Superintendent George Stockero …

A plea deal has been struck for two men arrested for stealing firearms from a sporting goods store in Hancock last December. 18-year-olds Alexander Santiago and Juan Pereyra pled guilty to one count of theft and aiding and abetting a theft from a Federal Firearms Licensee. The pair were facing …