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Train for a career in massage at Five Elements Integrative Therapy Academy; hear live tunes from Anthony Lindsey
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - A Houghton-based massage school is gearing up for another round of students. Five Elements Integrative Massage Academy starts its next class session on September 6, and spots are still available. Sonora Hodges stopped by Upper Michigan Today to discuss the program curriculum and share techniques for...
Houghton grad receives work ethic scholarship
Connor Kamm, a 2024 graduate of Houghton High School and a freshman at Northern Michigan University this fall, studying Welding Technology & HVACR is a winner of the 2024 Mike Rowe Work Ethic Program Scholarship. The scholarship is one created by the TV series host of “Dirty Jobs,” Mike Rowe...
More heartbreak for Keweenaw
SOUTH RANGE — Despite having their game delayed, the Keweenaw All-Stars and Penokee Range All-Stars battled to the final batter in the District 11 Little League Minors tournament Monday. Penokee Range earned the right to return to the Range Town Veterans Memorial Park Tuesday night, thanks to a 7-6 win.
Talk of plea agreement in Dixon case
BESSEMER — A plea deal could come by mid-August in the case of a Hancock man charged with committing a murder in downtown Houghton last year. A status hearing in the case of Evan Dixon was held over Zoom in 97th District Court Tuesday. Dixon, 60, has been in...
Mattson wins 2024 Parade of Nations Essay Contest
Houghton — The MTU Parade of Nations is thrilled to announce Kayleigh Mattson as the winner of the 2024 Essay Contest, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Houghton. Kayleigh, a local high school senior, has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship and will be attending Michigan Technological University this fall. Her insightful essay stood out for its reflection on diversity, community and personal growth.
Hancock to take over trash, recycling pickup
HANCOCK — Picking up trash and recycling in Hancock will once again be handled by the city. The Hancock City Council voted to have the Department of Public Works begin providing the services by Sept. 1. The biggest reason? Cost. The city currently contracts with Waste Management at an...
Historic district eyed in city; meeting Tuesday
The Eagle River Revitalization Program (ERRP), in cooperation with the Eagle River Historic Society, have scheduled a public meeting at 8 a.m. next Tuesday, July 23, to discuss the creation of a Downtown Eagle River Historic District. Scheduled at Andy’s Pontoon Saloon, the meeting will feature presentations by Traci Schnell,...
Heartbreaking walk
SOUTH RANGE — In a game that saw both teams have small leads, but neither able to hold them, it seemed fitting that the game came down to a walk in the final at bat. Marquette earned a 6-5 come-from-behind victory over Keweenaw Sunday in South Range to earn a much-needed day off in the District 11 Little League Minors tournament.
Eagle Harbor Life-saving Station holds open house
EAGLE HARBOR — Residents got to see the newly expanded Eagle Harbor Life-Saving Station Museum and learn more about other boating resources in the area at the museum’s open house Saturday. The Keweenaw County Historical Society hosted the open house, which by about 2:30 had drawn more than...
Marquette strolls through Little League baseball Minor Division district tournament with walk-off walk
SOUTH RANGE — In a game that saw both teams take the lead but neither able to keep it, it seemed fitting that the game came down to a walk in the final at-bat. Marquette earned a 6-5 come-from-behind victory over Calumet-based Keweenaw on Sunday in South Range to earn a much-needed day off in the Little League baseball District 11 Minor Division tournament.
Husky Eats partners with TRIO Upward Bound for program
HOUGHTON — Twenty-three local high school students will participate in a culinary cook-off today as part of TRIO Upward Bound’s Summer Program, an educational camp offered at Michigan Tech. Sponsored by Husky Eats, a part of Chartwells Higher Education, participating students have been learning the basics of cooking, baking, kitchen safety, combining flavors, and more during the 12-session program taking place this June and July. The cook-off will challenge teams of students to take what they have learned during the course to prepare a picnic-themed meal.
On the ballot
HOUGHTON — The Houghton-Portage Township Schools voters will decide on a bond proposal for school improvements in November. The district board approved a resolution calling for an election on Nov. 5. Features of the project include an early learning center for kindergarten and early childhood classes, secure entries in...
Registration open for free kids health and wellbeing event
HANCOCK — UP Health System – Portage, in collaboration with Copper Shores Community Health Foundation, is hosting its first youth health and wellbeing event, HeadsUP, on Tuesday, July 23, at Quincy Green on Quincy Street in Hancock. Copper Shores Community Health Educator Meghan Jaszczak, RD, is joining UP...
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