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Help someone stay alive today

HOUGHTON — Suicide isn’t exactly a comfortable topic to talk about – but the more we do, the more hope there is for the people in our communities who are struggling. They may be depressed; dealing with an illness, abuse, or addiction; or looking for an escape from their pain. The reasons vary, but there’s one thing they all have in common: suicide is preventable. And we can all play a part. “The most important thing is getting that person some help,” said Krissy Putz, Assistant Director at Dial Help. “If you’re not sure how to support them, reach out to Dial Help and we ...

Three arrests in Houghton County by UPSET

On May 27, 2021, detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) arrested three people from Houghton County involved in selling illegal drugs. The three suspects are involved in separate investigations and are not related. After a two-month investigation, detectives from UPSET and officers from Houghton City PD arrested Jason Pannanen, 45, from Houghton, on one count of Delivery of Suboxone, a seven year felony. Pannanen was arraigned in 97th District Court, Houghton County and his bond was set at $5,000. After a three-month investigation, detectives from UPSET ...

Youth ranks in top 5 in Michigan Mathematical Competition

HOUGTHON — The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) recently recognized Meghan Hemmer, a 10th grade student at Houghton High School, for scoring among the top five women in Michigan on the annual American Mathematics Competition (AMC-10) exam. The MAA describes itself as the world’s ...

Governor Gretchen Whitmer and LARA announce adopted training requirement to improve equity across Michigan’s health care system

LANSING — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) took an important step to address health care disparities and improve equity in the delivery of healthcare to all Michigan residents. LARA has adopted new administrative rules that require implicit bias training as part of the knowledge and skills necessary for the licensure or registration of health care professionals in Michigan. Michigan is a national leader in recognizing and addressing disparities that affect the equitable provision of health care. Last year, upon ...

Keweenaw Bay firefighters earn advanced credentials

KEWEENAW BAY — Two firefighters from the Keweenaw Bay Fire Department (KBFD) have recently earned new certifications, ensuring that they are better prepared to respond to emergencies in Baraga Township. KBFD members Garrick Lamb and Jake Putala successfully completed Firefighter I, ...

Finnish American Heritage Center reopening June 1

HANCOCK — The Finnish American Heritage Center (FAHC) will reopen to the general public on June 1 under the following guidelines: — Public hours will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday — The Finlandia University Gallery and Martha Wiljanen Community Hall will be open and accessible for self-guided tours; guided art gallery tours provided by Gallery Director Carrie Flaspohler are available upon request — The archive will be 100% appointment-only; masks will be required when inside archive reading room and other research areas — The FAR office will accept walk-in ...