The following press release was issued by the Beacon House: “The Wizard” Captain Keith Colburn to head up Fish & Chips Events on Lake Superior and Marquette Golf Club June 19, 2019 – Captain Keith Colburn from the popular reality show, “The Deadliest Catch,” will be in Marquette on June …
Read More »Fleeing & Eluding Suspect Arrested
An Ontonagon County Deputy arrested a 31 yr old Mosinee, WI male Thursday morning just after midnight for Fleeing and Eluding, Unlawful Driving Away of an Auto, and Larceny. He is being held at the Ontonagon County Jail pending arraignment. Ontonagon County was assisted by MSP troopers and K-9 units, …
Read More »Special presentation at Juhannus 2019 to begin earlier than announced
The following press release was issued by the Finnish American Heritage Center: HANCOCK, Mich. — The public presentation by visiting Finnish artist Minna Hokka about musical instruments made from materials found in nature will begin earlier than previously announced. The program will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 22 …
Read More »MTEC Certifies Three GrowthWheel Business Advisors
The following press release was issued by MTEC Smartzone: HOUGHTON, MI – June 19, 2019 – MTEC SmartZone (MTEC) announces that three of their team members are now certified GrowthWheel® Business Advisors. GrowthWheel® is a visual toolbox and cloud-based platform used by business advisors to help client companies make decisions …
Read More »Giving Day Continues At Finlandia
Finlandia’s inaugural Giving Day is in full swing, featuring events online and on campus while raising money for college textbooks. Coordinator of External Relations Olivia Myers says there are a number of other ways alumni can give back. “Such as the Alumni Mentor Program, the Alumni Advocates Program, or being …
Read More »Hancock Public Library Growing Under New Management
The Hancock Public Library is showing significant improvements under the management of their partners across the canal. Portage Lake District Library Director Dillon Geshel gave an update to the Hancock City Council at their regular meeting Wednesday. The PLDL has been overseeing the public library within the Hancock Public Schools …
Read More »Hancock Mayor Resigns Due To Poor Health
Hancock Mayor John Haeussler is stepping down. Mayor Haeussler announced his resignation due to health reasons at the city council’s regular meeting Wednesday. He has served as a member of the council for a total of six years, in addition to work on several city commissions, including cemetery and recreation. …
Read More »Summer Science Camps Underway at Michigan Tech
Session 2 of Michigan Tech’s Summer Science Camp is underway. This week, younger students entering Grades 1-2, are Making & Tinkering in Nature at Nara Nature Park. Older students, entering grades 3-5, are conducting hands-on explorations to investigate how scientists and engineers use cutting edge technology, such as thermal imaging …
Read More »Lake Linden-Hubbell eCybermissions Team Needs Your Vote
The 7th grade eCybermission team from Lake Linden-Hubbell are competing in a national competition in Washington DC. The Yooper Lights are the only team from the Upper Peninsula to make it to the nationals. The team has been designing and testing a backpack lighted reflector for students who walk to …
Read More »Year-long Cooling Trend Continues
Below average temperatures continue across the state, leading to cooler water temperatures here in the Upper Peninsula. The National Weather Service in Marquette says a lack of sunshine statewide has been making an impact. “If we look right now, obviously it has been cool since we came through the spring …
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