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Tech receives $2 million in gifts
May 4, 2013 HOUGHTON — Two major alumni gifts totaling almost $2 million will fund two initiatives that will transform the way faculty teach and students learn at Michigan Technological University A $1 million... more »»
KLT exceeds Hungarian Falls fundraising goal
May 4, 2013 TAMARACK CITY — The Keweenaw Land Trust’s effort to raise money to protect part of the Hungarian Falls was a rousing succes. more »» 
Tech board approves budget, tuition rates
May 4, 2013 HOUGHTON — The Michigan Technological University Board of Control approved a balanced budget for fiscal year 2013-14 at its regular meeting Friday, including its lowest tuition increase in nine years. more »» 
Toivola blaze razes three structures
May 3, 2013 TOIVOLA — A two-car garage, shed and doghouse are a complete loss after a fire late Thursday morning in Toivola. more »» 
A tune-up for the Theatre
May 3, 2013 CALUMET — The Calumet Theatre is more than 100 years old, and it’s showing its age in many places, but some of the wear-and-tear problems are about to be fixed. more »»
Fire claims Toivola buildings
May 2, 2013 TOIVOLA — A garage and adjacent shed are a complete loss after a fire this morning in Toivola. more »» 
Funeral director sentenced in Ontonagon
May 2, 2013 ONTONAGON — A former Ontonagon County funeral director who embezzled more than $40,000 from clients was sentenced to 18 months to five years in prison in Ontonagon County Circuit Court Wednesday. more »» 
Little Brothers’ Aten deciding to pass torch
May 2, 2013 HANCOCK — Mike Aten has been involved with Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly for about 35 years, and although he isn’t exactly retiring from the organization, he is stepping down as executive... more »»
Tech not impressed by poor marks
May 2, 2013 HOUGHTON — Michigan Technological University has the second-worst professors in the nation, according to findings from an education think-tank, but Tech administrators take exception to the rankings... more »»
DNR confirms wolf attack
May 1, 2013 HOUGHTON — A wolf fatally attacked a dog in Atlantic Mine Sunday, the Department of Natural Resources has confirmed. more »» 
Mroz: Tech financial picture improving
May 1, 2013 HOUGHTON — The Michigan Technological University Board of Control is scheduled to vote on the fiscal year 2013-14 General Fund Operating Budget at its regular Friday meeting, but Tech President Glen... more »» 
Portage Health thanks volunteers
May 1, 2013 HOUGHTON — Volunteer Mary Ellen Shane gets to work at Portage Health at 5:30 a.m. each day and stays until sometime in the afternoon, but the 86-year-old doesn’t mind the hours at al. more »»
Health department examines local area
April 30, 2013 HANCOCK — Besides providing services which protect and promote the health and well being of the people it serves, a local health department also has the responsibility of letting health care... more »» 
Waters, warnings rise
April 30, 2013 CHASSELL — Flood warnings continued for rivers in Houghton and Baraga counties this morning as warm temperatures contributed to a rapid snow melt. more »» 
House burns amid flood in Calumet Twp.
April 30, 2013 CALUMET TOWNSHIP — A Calumet Township home suffered extensive damage in a Monday fire, though there were no injuries. The fire began about 5:10 p.m. more »» 
Finlandia sends forth scholars
April 29, 2013 HANCOCK — Another class of associate and bachelor degree recipients took the next step in their lives Sunday during commencement exercises at Finlandia University. Finlandia University President Dr. more »»
Calumet Township man killed in accident
April 29, 2013 CALUMET TOWNSHIP — A Calumet Township man was killed Saturday morning after being trapped under his car. Michael Lynch, 49, was found about 6:45 a.m. more »» |
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