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Aspirus Health opens expanded Houghton facility to meet regional healthcare needs

HOUGHTON — Aspirus Health has completed its expanded Houghton clinic, adding 15 patient rooms, new procedure space, and a drive-thru pharmacy to improve access to care in the Copper Country. The project also supports more consistent specialty services, including orthopedics, general surgery, and dermatology, along with a new walk-in clinic now open seven days a week. The expanded facility makes care more convenient and more complete for patients across Houghton County and nearby communities. Built with support from local contractors, the project also kept construction dollars ...

MTU to celebrate the achievements of more than 1,300 graduates at Spring Commencement

HOUGHTON — The ceremonies will be held Friday and Saturday in the John J. MacInnes Student Ice Arena at the Student Development Complex.  The Graduate Student Commencement Ceremony will take place at 3 p.m. Friday and the Undergraduate Student Commencement Ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Each ceremony will be livestreamed, with recordings available afterward.  This year's speakers include:  • Jeffrey Littmann, Michigan Tech Board of Trustees member and Honorary Alumnus, delivering the keynote address. 
 • Houssein Yassin, a doctoral candidate in mechanical ...

USACE awards second contract for Brandon Road Interbasin Project

MARQUETTE - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded the second contract for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project on April 11. The $113.8 million contract will complete the remainder of the project’s Increment I. The Brandon Road Interbasin Project is a complex ecosystem restoration project with innovative technological deterrents, designed to prevent invasive carp and other aquatic nuisance species from moving upstream into the Great Lakes while minimizing impacts to Illinois Waterway users. The project will be largely implemented within the downstream approach channel to the ...

Aspirus Iron River hosts April Wisdom & Wellness session focused on esophageal cancer awareness

IRON RIVER – Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics invites community members to the next installment of its Wisdom & Wellness education series, taking place from 2-3:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, at the Aspirus Iron River Café. April is recognized nationally as Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month, making this session especially timely and valuable. Attendees will hear from Aspirus General Surgeon, Dr. Medhat Fanous, who will lead an informative discussion on esophageal cancer risk factors, early signs and symptoms, prevention, and advancements in diagnosis and treatment. The ...

McKay Bay oil spill contained, cleanup efforts continue

SAULT STE. MARIE – The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Natural Resources Division has announced that the oil spill at the McKay Bay boat launch has largely been contained. Oil booms have been deployed to prevent the spill from migrating further into sensitive wetlands and staff continue to monitor the situation on a daily basis. Sault Tribe Natural Resources Division was notified of a potential spill at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Thursday. Staff responded by contacting local and tribal law enforcement and coordinating with the U.S. Coast Guard on containment and cleanup ...

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