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Looking toward the future

HOUGHTON — Michigan Technological University’s Board of Trustees (BOT) met in a formal session Friday, appointed a new treasure, adopted a five-year capital outlay plan and viewed a presentation an upcoming award from the Department of Energy. Michigan Tech President Rick Koubek called ...

A Walk to Remember

BARAGA — Dozens of purple-clad community members marched down Baraga's Lyons Street and onto M-38 Saturday afternoon for the 17th Annual Chelsey LaFernier Memorial Domestic Violence Awareness Walk. The crowd, who came to honor and remember past and current victims of domestic violence, ...

‘Enough is enough’

CHASSELL — Two years ago, then political newcomer Callie Barr fared better than many expected when she challenged veteran Congressman Jack Bergman (R-Watersmeet). The Traverse City Democrat decided to try again and last August she won the Democratic primary to challenge Bergman again this ...

Influx of capital

WHITE PINE — A pre-feasibility study released by White Pine Copper LLC outlines a $905.5 million plan to revive underground mining operations in Ontonagon County, projecting a 26-year mine life at the historic mineral site, according to PR Newswire. The project targets a steady-state ...

Breaking ground

HOUGHTON — Ground breaking ceremonies were held Friday on the campus of Michigan Technological University for the Chang K. Park Student Wellness Center. After making a donation of $55 million, the largest single gift in Michigan Tech’s history, Tech alumni Chang K. Park arrived on campus ...

Going up!

ATLANTIC MINE — The Houghton County Materials Management Department has announced the enacting of a comprehensive price restructuring for residential and commercial disposal at the Atlantic Mine transfer station. On Wednesday, a facilities management announcement said increases were to take ...