Michigan Tech will lead a coalition that may one day help put a man on Mars. The Space Technology Research Institute will combine the efforts of ten universities, two private companies and the U.S. Air Force Research Lab. Though this isn’t the first time Michigan Tech has helped with the …
Read More »Aquarius Solar System May Have Earth-like Planets
For the first time, astronomers have discovered seven Earth-size planets orbiting a nearby star and many of them are in the so-called habitable zone, where water and life may exist. John French with the Abrams Planetarium in East Lansing says this cluster of planets is 40 light years away in …
Read More »Personal Debt Increasing Again
According to a new study by Bankrate.com, 52 percent of Americans say they have more money in their emergency savings accounts than they do in credit card debt. But the percentage of those with more debt than savings has grown from 22 percent to 24 over the past year. Greg …
Read More »Warm Weather Waking Up Hibernating Animals Early
The spring-like weather may be confusing some wildlife. Zahra Huber has more.
Read More »Schleiger Begins Gubernatorial Campaign
He markets himself as a blue-collar, no nonsense guy–and he’s running for governor. Independent Gubernatorial Candidate Todd Schleiger will kick off a statewide campaign Sunday, calling it his “Common Sense Tour.” Schleiger also wants to crackdown on what he calls the misappropriation of taxes. The resident of Lake Orion has …
Read More »Syrup Industry Being Hit Hard By Warm Weather
We’ve enjoyed the unseasonably warm temperatures in Michigan, but the weather is having an effect on certain industries and agriculture. Jim Matthews reports.
Read More »New CEO Takes Over At Highland Copper
LONGUEUIL, CANADA–(Marketwired – Feb. 22, 2017) – Highland Copper Company Inc. (TSX VENTURE:HI) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that, effective immediately, Mr. Denis Miville-Deschênes has joined the Company as President and CEO and a member of the Board of Directors of the Company. Mr. Miville-Deschênes is a mining engineer …
Read More »Range Lions Help Kids Get Glasses
The Range Lions Club met earlier this week at the Range Lounge in South Range. At the meeting, the club recognized Lions John Pastore, Janet Gregorich, Mary Lou Wisti and Duane Pangrazzi for perfect attendance with a Lions certificate and attendance award pin. Shopko Project Eyecare, in conjunction with the …
Read More »Support Dial Help At Packers Tailgate Tour
There’s no doubt the Copper Country is also Packer Country, with thousands of dedicated fans of the Green Bay Packers. Though not everyone is a fan, everyone can agree that Dial Help provides an essential service to local residents. The upcoming Packer Tailgate Tour will benefit Dial Help when it …
Read More »Houghton Eyeing Grants For City Projects
There may be a buyer for the old depot building on the Houghton waterfront. Houghton City Manage Eric Waara informed the city council at their regular meeting Wednesday that the property owners have an offer for the purchase of the former Aspirus Medical Arts building. The offer is contingent on …
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