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Houghton County Sheriff Investigating a Break-In in Twin Lakes

The Houghton County Sheriff is investigating a breaking-and-entering incident that occurred in Twin Lakes. The sheriff’s department reports that a breaking incident has occurred at a home on Crescent Beach Road in Twin Lakes. The residence tenants believe the incident happened within the last couple of weeks. The tenants were …

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Michigan Tech’s Pavlis Honors College will Focus on the Power of Partnership During this Year’s G & CE Conference

The power of partnership has been a major topic within Pavlis Honors College on Michigan Tech’s campus. Enough of a conversation starter, that the college will use it for its theme of this year’s Communities and Global Engagement Conference. The C&GE conference highlights student and faculty work to support impoverished …

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UPCAP Dementia Caregivers Workshop Registration Closes Soon

The Upper Peninsula’s population is older than many other regions of the state of Michigan. Because the population trends are older than in other areas, there is a likelihood that a neighbor, friend, or family member suffers from one or more symptoms of dementia. UPCAP says that in the United …

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Juan Marin Pleads Guilty to a High Court Misdemeanor

One Man from a July Multi Agency Sex Offender sting operation has entered a plea of guilty to attempting to accost a child for immoral purposes. Juan Marin, 47 years old of Hancock, has entered a guilty plea to a high court misdemeanor charge as a part of a plea …

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Houghton Will Sponsor Two Officers’ Training at the Police Academy, Will Seek Funds through a MCOLES Grant

The city of Houghton’s police department hopes to add two more officers to the department. With help from the city council, the police department will seek two candidates to sponsor their training at the police academy. The Houghton police department will seek to alleviate some of the cost of sponsoring …

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Highland Copper Announces Leadership Change

There’s been a change atop the company that hopes to begin mining copper in the western Upper Peninsula soon. Highland Copper Company President and Chief Executive Officer Denis Miville-Deschênes is leaving, after nearly seven years at the helm. Chief Financial Officer Barry O’Shea will serve as Interim CEO, effective immediately, …

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Houghton County Sheriff Recovers Stolen Motorcycle

The Houghton County Sheriff has recovered a stolen motorcycle. The sheriff’s office reports that deputies recovered a stolen motorcycle from the lake linden area earlier today. The vehicle is described as a Viper brand 125 to 150 cc motor-cross style of motorcycle, with a black seat and blue paneling. Anyone …

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Michigan Tech Partners with San Jose State University to Support Student Athlete Graduate Pursuits in STEM Fields

Michigan Tech partners with a West Coast university to further student athletes’ post-baccalaureate studies in STEM fields. Michigan University recently completed its first workshop with a team from San Jose State University in California, meeting with SJSU’s Chair of Kinesiology Tamar Semerjian, and student athlete Ivanna Anderson-Villela. MTU’s team working …

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Mental Health Support Group – Keweenaw Area Invites the Hoguhton Police Department to Share How Police are Changing Response to Mental Health Crises

During Mental Illness Awareness Week, the Mental Health Support Group – Keweenaw Area will invite a special guest to speak during its monthly meeting. Tonight the Mental Health Support Group has invited Lieutenant Nick Roberts from the City of Houghton Police Department to share how the agency works with citizens …

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Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce Planning for Small Business Saturday

Some will wait until the last minute to pick out holiday gifts, others have been planning throughout the year. But most people will begin getting ready for the winter gift-giving season in November. The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce will bring back small business Saturday to the copper country. Throughout the …

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