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To the surprise of no one, the Michigan Democratic Party has nominated its slate of state officeholders for second terms. Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel were all endorsed at the party’s convention over the weekend. State party …

Groundwork is being laid for the potential formation of a professional-grade search and rescue team in Keweenaw County.  Sheriff Curt Pennala has scheduled an organizational meeting Tuesday evening at 7:00 at the Allouez Community Center. Members of the public are invited, especially those who may be interested in becoming part …

The Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital Auxiliary has two scholarships available for local graduating high school seniors. The $500 grants are offered to Aspirus Keweenaw employees, auxiliary members, and volunteers, and immediate family members living in the same household. Scholarship applications are available through local schools, or on the volunteer page at …

The Portage Health Auxiliary is accepting grant applications from non-profit groups in Keweenaw, Houghton, Ontonagon, and Baraga counties. Grant requests should relate to the auxiliary’s mission of improving the health and well-being of youth and the elderly. The entry deadline is April 23rd. Awards will be made in mid-May. Forms …

Superior Watershed Partnership is offering grants to educators across the Upper Peninsula. The environmental organization has $17,500 to invest. The maximum award per educator is $1,000. Funding can be used for outdoor education efforts including: native trees/shrubs/plants, hands-on activities, outdoor field experiences, educator professional development, environmental education resources, and more. …

Over the last couple of days faculty at the Copper Country ISD are learning about the newest in school safety and student mental health. Crisis prevention and planning is a topic at forefront in education over the past decade, and discussions have only ramped up since the onset of the …

Have you wanted to start a garden? Well the city of Houghton is opening up their adopt a garden opportunities for 2022. Applications to adopt a garden can be found online. Volunteers with the beautification have worked for several years to make Houghton an incredible place to live, see and …

Update: Coppo is on a paid leave of absence that is pulled from his accrued benefits. He is not being paid in the same fashion as a normal employee at this time. Houghton County Undersheriff Kevin Coppo’s arraignment occurred this morning in 86th District Court. He appeared with his Attorney …

The Parade of Nations’ theme for 2022 is “The World is One.”  The annual event that salutes the diversity of international students at Michigan Tech and in the surrounding community will take place September 17th. Student and community organizations are invited to enter floats or march in the parade. A …

The $4.7 billion infrastructure program recently approved by the state will funnel money to our area, and the U.P. in general. The lion’s share of the money will fund water and sewer system improvements. Republican State Senator Ed McBroom is satisfied with the way that money will be doled out… …