Local News

Visit Keweenaw has awarded eight grants to help local organizations involved in outdoor recreation projects. The 2022 Destination Development Program Awards are designed to help enhance visitor experiences across Houghton and Keweenaw Counties. The recipients will be required to match the grants one-to-one. Awards were presented to: • The Keweenaw …

The Portage Health Foundation has agreed to help fund eight projects through its small grant program. Officials said they received a record number of requests for the grants, which are designed to provide up to $3,000 for projects that will enhance wellness in Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga and Ontonagon Counties. Grant …

Proposed changes to funding allotments by the U.S. Employment and Training Administration could reduce the number of services provided by Michigan Works!. Putting an end to Michigan’s established service delivery model, which uses local staff to respond quickly to job-seekers needs. The proposed changes likely reduce Michigan Works! staff from …

CLK Elementary is recognized once again named as a national showcase school by capturing kids hearts. This is the second year in a row that CLK Elementary has been recognized, and they join 378 other schools across the country being recognized this year. Capturing Kids Hearts selects schools as a …

The Finlandia Alumni Board will host its fourth annual Giving Day today.  Money raised will provide $250 grants to help students pay for textbooks.  Donations can be made online here , or by mail. Checks should be made payable to Finlandia University, labeled for Giving Day and mailed to: Finlandia …

Baraga County will help the Baraga County Road Commission purchase a new loader. At last night’s meeting county commissioners allocated $290,000 to assist with the purchase. Money will come from American Rescue Plan Act allocations. Road Commission engineer Doug Mills said the loader is badly needed… The last one we …

The Village of L’Anse has a new budget. At last night’s meeting, council members approved the plan. Village Manager Bob LaFave reported that it represents a slight increase over last year. He also noted that some flexibility may be needed, as prices for fuel, goods and services are rising. The …

Two Washington Middle School students recently took top honors in a statewide aerospace industry competition. Seventh-graders Jordan Hicks and Kristen Ylitalo outperformed more than 20 teams in the “Michigan Girls Future Flight Challenge,” hosted by the Women of Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan. Hicks and Ylitalo developed a prototype for …

From Aspirus Keweenaw: Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics recently honored Michele Nordstrom, surgical services RN, with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses in recognition for their commitment and patient-centered approach to care. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. …

Michigan Works! is continuing their support of Upper Peninsula employers and employee training. Recently Aspirius Health received 52,500 dollars from Michigan Works!, going pro talent fund for helping employee training at their three locations in Gogebic, Houghton and Iron counties. The funds will be used to support the Medical Assistant …