While a strike may be imminent by nurses at U.P. Health System—Marquette, there does not appear to be any danger of an interruption of health care service in the Keweenaw. Duke Lifepoint issued a statement that although the Marquette hospital is currently engaged in contract negotiations with the Michigan Nurses …
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The Keweenaw Young Professionals will host a Coast Guard Vessel Tour on September 9th. The vessel will be docked across from Roy’s Bakery in Houghton and the tour is open to the public. The Coast Guard will have one of their 47-foot vessels available to give tours, and Coast Guard …
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When the Continental Fire Company opened in Houghton, they were already the area’s only true nightclub. Starting this Friday, the Continental will add to their flavor by offering a great dining experience as well. The newly remodeled kitchen features Chef Mark Pittillo at the helm, who has also served up …
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Local athletes will put their SISU to the test this weekend with the SISU Challenge. Event organizer Natalie McGrath with Michigan Tech’s Army ROTC said, “It is a 5K obstacle course that takes place down on the Houghton waterfront. It starts at the Chutes and Ladders and runs down to …
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August 29, 2017 — With the assistance of Mackinac County 911/Emergency Management, you can sign up now for Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) text updates during this year’s Annual Bridge Walk. Mackinac County 911, using its RAVE Alert System, will send updates and information from the MBA to users’ cell phones …
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A strike by nurses at U.P. Health System—Marquette is looming following a vote Tuesday authorizing their locally elected bargaining team to call for one. Nurses have been in contract negotiations with Duke LifePoint since mid-April. ABC-10 reports that RNs are seeking contract language to ensure staffing levels necessary for patient …
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The Ontonagon County Sheriff’s office received a report of a motorcycle personal injury accident Monday just after 6pm. Thomas Weks of Oak Grove, Louisiana was traveling on South Boundary Road when he lost control on a portion of curved roadway. The motorcycle left the roadway and entered the gravel shoulder …
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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that antlerless deer application results are available beginning today. Application results and leftover license availability can be found at mi.gov/deer. Any leftover antlerless deer licenses not issued in this drawing will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Tuesday, Sept. 5, …
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The students at CJ Sullivan Elementary School in L’Anse needed a new playground, and when they return to school next week, they’ll have one. Through grants and local fundraisers, $65,000 was raised to replace the aging equipment. The community then came together on June 17th to build the new playground …
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A Hancock company is now able to offer a broader range of learning and workforce development services to public works agencies, thanks to a new partnership. PublicWorksTraining.com, operating out of the Jutila Center, will now be working with Mastery Training Content Network. Co-founder and Chief Development Officer of PublicWorksTraining.com John …
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