Click on the blue links for more details. High School In the high school football tournament… – In the Division Eight regionals, Ishpeming’s tournament run ended with a 12-6 loss to Breckenridge yesterday. – In the Division Four regionals, Escanaba lost 35-6 at Grand Rapids Catholic Central yesterday. – In …
Read More »MTU Volleyball Team Falls in GLIAC Semis – Saturday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for more details. High School In the high school football tournament… – In the Division Eight regionals, Ishpeming will host Breckenridge today in a battle of unbeatens. – In the Division Four regionals, Escanaba will play at Grand Rapids Catholic Central today. – In eight-player …
Read More »UPDATE: US-41 Crash Victim Identified
A 19-year-old Chassell man was killed in a crash between a car and a fully loaded logging truck this morning southeast of Houghton. Police identify the victim as Alexander James Fisher. State troopers say Fisher’s black 2007 Infiniti was traveling eastbound on Denton Road when it failed to stop at …
Read More »Lights Of Love Donations Being Accepted
Every year, Portage Health Auxiliary decorates and lights a Christmas tree “In Honor of those still with us”, and “In memory of those who have gone before us”. Donations to Lights of Love go into a healthcare scholarship fund. Every year, several students from Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon Counties …
Read More »UP Health System Hospitals Receive an ‘A’ for Patient Safety
Marquette, MI, November 8, 2018 – UP Health System – Portage and UP Health System – Marquette have been awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes UP Health System’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the …
Read More »Skatepark Opening Will Have To Wait Until Spring
The Houghton Skate Park is nearing completion, but skaters will have to wait until the upcoming spring to use it. Colder temperatures and a lengthy rain season have slowed the project slightly, moving the estimated completion date to the end of next week, with a Grand Opening planned for the …
Read More »Think Marijuana Is Legal? Feds Say Think Again
Though Michigan voters passed Proposal 1, making recreational marijuana use legal in the state, marijuana remains illegal under federal law. A statement released Thursday by two United States Attorneys in response to the passage of the proposal warned Michigan residents that they are not protected from prosecution for violating federal …
Read More »FinnU, MTU Hoops Teams Begin Play This Weekend – Friday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for more details. High School In the high school football tournament… – In the Division Eight regionals, Ishpeming will host Breckenridge tomorrow in a battle of unbeatens. – In the Division Four regionals, Escanaba will play at Grand Rapids Catholic Central tomorrow. – In eight-player …
Read More »MTEC SmartZone Appoints Daniel Jamison as Chief Executive Officer
HOUGHTON, MI – (November 8, 2018) – The MTEC SmartZone Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Daniel Jamison as Chief Executive Officer effective December 1, 2018. He succeeds MTEC’s current CEO Marilyn Clark who recently announced her retirement after serving 6 years in the position. Mr. Jamison is …
Read More »Huskies Honor the Fallen in Ceremonies Friday and Sunday
Veterans Day, on Sunday, Nov. 11, marks a century since the end of World War I. Ceremonies on the Michigan Technological University Campus on Friday and Sunday pay tribute to those who have served through the ages. At 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9, a plaque will be unveiled near the …
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