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The following press release was issued by the MEDC: HOUGHTON, Mich. — The Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization (MTRAC) Advanced Applied Materials Innovation Hub at Michigan Technological University recently awarded a combined $302,000 in funding to four projects from researchers across the state. These projects — led by researchers at Michigan Tech, …

Finlandia University is among the top 10 2019 Most Affordable Online Christian Colleges for their online RN-to-BSN program according to rankings released by the SR Education Group. “SR Education Group has been publishing rankings of online colleges since 2009 and awarding scholarships since 2010. We pride ourselves on thorough research …

A presentation to help explain the VA’s new community care program is being held tomorrow. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will launch the program on June 6th, implementing portions of the VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018, known as the MISSION Act. The …

The number of suicides each year continues to increase in Michigan at an alarming rate. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports between 1999 and 2016 Michigan’s suicide rate increased by 33 percent. State Senator Ed McBroom is supporting legislation that would create a commission to study the …

Houghton County is one of nine recipients in northern Michigan of funds from the US Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development. A grant of $24,400 will go toward the purchase of a new patrol vehicle for the Houghton County Sheriff’s Department. Congressman Jack Bergman said, “I’m thankful that President …

Superior Search and Rescue in Houghton will be able to purchase a new piece of high-tech equipment thanks to a grant from the Portage Health Auxiliary. President of Superior Search and Rescue Chris Van Arsdale said, “We are grateful to the Portage Health Auxiliary for their support with this project. …

The following press release was issued by Aspirus Keweenaw: LAURIUM, Mich. – Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital & Clinics is pleased to welcome Board Certified Sports Medicine Physician Colleen Dupuis, DO. Dr. Dupuis joins Aspirus’ growing orthopedic team and specializes in comprehensive, non-surgical treatments for a wide range of orthopedic and sports-related conditions, …

Two road construction projects are getting underway in the local area. The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing about $358,000 for railroad crossing approach work on US-41 in L’Anse and Bovine in Baraga County. Work is scheduled to get underway Wednesday and will require single-lane closures with one alternating lane …

Art has a new home in downtown Houghton. The Summer Season Gallery on Shelden Avenue recently opened and celebrated with an open house and ribbon cutting event last week. Owner Whitney Warstler said the gallery will showcase amazing work from Michigan artists. The Gallery will also host a variety of …

The following press release was issued by Michigan Tech writer Mark Wilcox: In an effort to increase the interest in cybersecurity careers and diversity in the cybersecurity workforce of the nation, the Summer Youth Program (SYP) at Michigan Technological University is offering a pair of GenCyber camps this summer. The …