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MTU receives $16.9M Army contract

HOUGHTON — Michigan Technological University's Advanced Power Systems Research Center (APS LABS) has secured a federal contract extension from the U.S. Army to develop a high-capacity mobile electrical power system for tactical military vehicles, according to an article published on the ...

DNR reduces firefighter numbers

MARQUETTE — Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire officials reduced the number of active field personnel down to 27 firefighters Wednesday morning, moving into a localized monitoring phase as Rugged Terrain Complex volatility comes under complete control, according to a DNR ...

Walking for a cause

HOUGHTON — Rotary Clubs across the country will participate in the world’s largest Polio Walk Saturday. Houghton’s Rotary Club will join thousands of Rotarians in the United States and in two countries in a coordinated effort to raise awareness and support the global fight to end polio. ...

Challenge accepted

KEWEENAW COUNTY — The Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition (KORC) will host a week-long volunteer metal recycling drive beginning Thursday through Oct. 29, explicitly challenging the community to surpass the 4,300 pounds of debris collected during the organization's spring cleanup ...

Revitalizing Calumet

CALUMET – The announcement of a $1.1 million grant through Michigan’s Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) program was welcome news across the Village of Calumet. The money is to assist with the historic rehabilitation of two long abandoned and blighted buildings in the downtown ...

CSC case continues

HOUGHTON — A 46-year old Houghton County man who was charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct against a minor under 13-years old appeared in 97th District Court Monday in front of Judge Nicholas Daavettila. John Douglas Malloy appeared in court via Zoom from Houghton ...