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Tips on stocking your pantry

Press release Inflation may be easing, but food and grocery prices are still high. As a number of pantry staples continue to rise in cost, you might be tempted to buy up all the food you can at the grocery store to keep your family fed through the weeks to come. But it’s important to resist the urge to hoard, says the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Although everyone needs to have nonperishable foods at the ready, the USDA says our food supply chains are strong and there’s currently no widespread disruptions. How much food do you need? The Centers for Disease Control and ...

Six-month investigation nets arrests of Atlantic Mine pair

MSP press release On Tuesday, following a six-month investigation, detectives from UPSET (Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team) arrested Michael Statler, a 36-year-old male from Atlantic Mine, and Arleen Statler, 36 year-old female from Atlantic Mine, on three counts each for delivery of methamphetamine, a 20-year felony. UPSET detectives conducted numerous undercover drug purchases from the Statlers over the past six months which led to a traffic stop last Sunday in Delta County by troopers from the Michigan State Police Hometown Security Team on a vehicle driven by Michael ...

Earthquake in Turkey impacts Tech students, faculty

Press release Houghton – A major earthquake (magnitude 7.8) and two significant aftershocks (magnitude 7.5 and 6.3) have rocked Turkey and northern Syria since Feb. 6, with over 47,000 confirmed deaths so far. Millions of people are in need of shelter, food and water in southern Turkey and northern Syria after the world’s deadliest seismic event in more than a decade. Three doctoral candidates and five professors at Michigan Tech hail from the region and have family and friends there. The reality of the recent quakes brings back frightening memories for two Tech students. ...

Houghton engineering firm awarded $84,543 in state staff training funding

Press release GS Engineering Inc. received $84,543 in awards through Michigan’s Going PRO Talent Fund to support employee training. The funding will enable GS Engineering employees to participate in training that aligns with the company’s growth strategy, addresses their career interests, enhances their knowledge and skills, and enables them to add value to our clients. Funding from this award is part of GS Engineering’s annual training program and will be used throughout 2023 for group training as well as individualized training in highly specialized technical areas. ...

Baraga County chamber fourth annual ice melt contest

L’ANSE — With the bay between Baraga and L’Anse now safe enough for the Village of Baraga to place the drum, it’s time to guess when the ice will melt. This marks the fourth year the Baraga County Chamber of Commerce is holding an Ice Melt Contest on the Keweenaw Bay. The drum was ...

Visit Keweenaw partners with Leave No Trace

CALUMET — Visit Keweenaw has partnered with Leave No Trace (LNT), an organization focused on conserving the world’s most special locations, like the Keweenaw. “The Keweenaw Peninsula is a unique outdoor destination that offers endless opportunities for recreation but is at risk of severe damage if travelers don’t put Leave No Trace practices into action,” said Community Engagement Manager, Faith Overall. “We are excited to be partnering with Visit Keweenaw to provide critical, responsible recreation messaging to residents and visitors in the region.” The partnership ...