LANSING, Mich. – State agencies are working hand-in-hand with local leaders in the Gogebic County area to identify solutions to the economic challenges that lie ahead as a result of the forthcoming closure of the Ojibway Correctional Facility. Project Gogebic, led by the Talent and Economic Development Department of Michigan, will …
Read More »Two Chances To Meet Local Candidates Saturday
With the November election in just a few weeks, voters have two opportunities to meet local candidates this Saturday. The first is at the Family Freedom Festival, being held in Chassell from 1-4pm at the Chassell VFW. Everything is free, sponsored by the eight auxiliaries of the district. Food and …
Read More »VB Wins for Kings, ‘Dogs, Lakes and Hornets – Wednesday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for more details. High School In high school volleyball last night… – Houghton fell to Iron Mountain 3-0. – Hancock blanked Westwood 3-0. – Calumet swept Negaunee 3-0 (25-14, 25-13, 25-9). – Lake Linden-Hubbell won both of its games at its own triangular, defeating Watersmeet …
Read More »League Of Women Voters To Hold Ballot Proposals Educational Presentation
The President of the League of Women Voters of the Copper Country, Leah Bectel, will be doing an educational presentation of Michigan’s Three November Ballot Proposals. The presentation will be Monday, October 22 at 6:30pm at the Portage Lake District Library. This educational presentation will contain information on the three …
Read More »River Valley Bank Donates $40,000 To Flood Relief
River Valley Bank is helping flood victims by exceeding their fundraising goal for the Portage Health Foundation’s Flood with Love initiative. The bank put out a challenge to the community that the River Valley Bank Foundation would match up to $20,000 in donations to the flood relief effort. The drive …
Read More »Michigan–Finland Summit on Forest Bioproducts Coming To Michigan Tech
An international summit will be held this month on the campus of Michigan Tech focusing on an abundant resource in the Upper Peninsula. The UP is one of the largest forested regions in the United States…yet it remains traditional in terms of forestry products and services. The Michigan–Finland Summit on …
Read More »Trip To Lansing Secures Additional State Aid
Good news came earlier than expected for municipalities in Houghton County who have been seeking state aid to help fund road repairs. The governor’s decision to have the state pay the required FEMA match for Houghton County is believed to be a result from a recent trip to Lansing from …
Read More »Wings Fall in Shootout – Tuesday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for more details. High School In high school volleyball tonight… – Houghton entertains Iron Mountain. – Hancock visits Westwood. – Calumet travels to Negaunee. – Dollar Bay-Tamarack City and Watersmeet compete at a triangular at Lake Linden-Hubbell. – Chassell journeys to Bessemer. – L’Anse plays …
Read More »City of Bessemer receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community
LANSING, Mich. – For establishing a solid foundation to attract private investment and further build on municipality assets, the city of Bessemer has been awarded Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) certification, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. The MEDC will formally present the award in recognition of the city’s new designation at a community …
Read More »Two More Wolves Transported to Isle Royale
HOUGHTON, MICH- The National Park Service and partners transported two more wolves to Isle Royale this week. On Tuesday, Oct. 2, a female wolf was transported by the NPS boat BEAVER from Grand Portage, Minnesota, and released in the park. On Thursday, Oct. 4, another female wolf was flown on the US Fish …
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