The Grand Marshalls for the Baraga County Lumberjack Days will be Baraga residents Jim and Sue Wilson. The announcement was made on the Baraga County Lumberjack Days Facebook page. The couple graduated from Baraga High School in 1977 and were married in 1980. They are third generation owners of Wilkinson’s …
Read More »Heritage Grants Awarded
The following press release was issued by Keweenaw National Historical Park: (Calumet, MI) The Advisory Commission and National Park Service at Keweenaw National Historical Park are pleased to announce that 16 Keweenaw Heritage Grants have been awarded for projects across Michigan’s historic Copper Country. A total of $137,861.00 was disbursed, with …
Read More »Gov. Whitmer approves $26 million in outdoor recreation development and acquisition grants
$26 Million is being distributed to communities throughout the state in Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grants. “Creating more avenues for people to connect with Michigan’s beautiful outdoor spaces encompasses what Pure Michigan means. Investing in Michigan’s beautiful outdoor spaces can help economic growth while providing a physical and mental …
Read More »Rep. Markkanen announces Outstanding Educator Award recipients
The winners of the 2018-2019 Outstanding Educator Award are Luke Theisen of Horizons Alternative High School, Laura Augustine of L’Anse Area Schools, and Heather French of Lake Linden-Hubbell Schools. Theisen has been vital in the creation of Horizon’s “Student First Initiative,” a program that aims to strengthen the student body …
Read More »Houghton County Jail Task Force Ready To Meet
The Houghton County Jail Task Force is now assembled. At their regular meeting Tuesday, the County Board of Commissioners approved the list of members submitted by communities and organizations from throughout the area. It will be their objective to look at the jail overcrowding issue from all sides and develop …
Read More »Scholarship Available To Pursue Master’s Degree In Health Care
Hancock–The Portage Health Foundation (PHF) is proud to announce the James Bogan Health Administration Scholarship to deserving residents of Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon Counties of Michigan. PHF will award one (1) $5,000 scholarship to be paid (per scholarship agreement) upon award each year. It is the intention of PHF …
Read More »Volunteers Needed For Little Brothers
Little Brothers—Friends of the Elderly is made possible by the generosity of its volunteers. A Volunteer Orientation will be held Wednesday from 6:00-7:00pm at their office in Hancock, located at 527 Quincy Street. This one-hour session will inform participants on the many ways they can volunteer at Little Brothers. Opportunities …
Read More »Copper TRACES Education Event at Keweenaw National Historical Park
The following press release was issued by the KNHP: Fourth grade students from across the Keweenaw Peninsula and western Upper Michigan will be attending day-long field trips at Keweenaw National Historical Park from May 14-16. The annual event is known as Copper TRACES and is part of the Every Kid …
Read More »Benefit Dinner Supports Calumet Teacher With Dementia
A benefit spaghetti dinner is being held to help the family of a Calumet teacher suffering from a rare form of dementia. 30-year-old Melissa “Curtis” Beckman was diagnosed with Pick’s Disease earlier this year and is said to be the youngest patient suffering from the disease seen at the Mayo …
Read More »Hancock Schools Interviewing Superintendent Candidates
A special meeting of the Hancock School Board is being held tonight to interview three candidates for Superintendent. Current Superintendent Kipp Beaudoin announced earlier this year that he would be stepping down in June. Each candidate will be interviewed for an hour. The board will hear from candidates Steve Patchin …
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