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Summer Reading Program Begins at Portage Library

The following press release was issued by the Portage Lake District Library: The Portage Lake District Library’s 2019 Summer Reading Program will celebrate all things astronomical! This year’s theme, “A Universe of Stories”, will include 8 weeks of all-ages reading challenges, space related events, author talks, new recurring summer programs, …

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Energy Efficient Light Bulbs On Sale

An opportunity to save energy and money is being offered this week at the Portage Lake District Library. A group sponsored by Efficiency United will be selling energy efficient light bulbs at a discount in the library’s entryway. The light bulbs will be available Wednesday from noon to 6pm and …

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Advisory Commission Seeks New Executive Director

The Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission is seeking to fill the position of Executive Director. The current Executive Director, Scott See, will be leaving the position later this summer after ten years in the role.  See said, “The job is an excellent opportunity for someone to focus on historic …

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CCSID Holds Biennial Election

Two incumbents will remain on the Copper Country Intermediate School District’s Board of Education. Hancock’s Dale Kero and Gale Eilola of Pelkie were re-elected for six-year terms beginning on July 1st. The Biennial Election was held on Monday at the CCISD Service Center in Hancock.

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Road Repairs Ratchet Up

Road construction projects are in full swing and can be found just about anywhere in the Copper Country. M-26 will be closed about a mile and half west of Copper Harbor starting Monday as crews replace a culvert. Traffic is being detoured onto US-41 until Friday. Motorists will find one …

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