Home / News (page 1309)

News

Trump’s 2nd Amendment Stirs Controversy

More controversy surrounding Donald Trump as, in discussing Hillary Clinton, he states “if she gets to pick her judges, nothing you can do, folks, although the Second Amendment people, maybe there is, I don’t know.” That remark raising the ire of Michigan Democratic Party Chair Brandon Dillon, saying “Donald Trump is …

Read More »

More Funding For Low-Income Students Called For

State Superintendent Brian Whiston has called for legislative action to help improve the funding needs for Michigan schools, based on the findings of a state-funded Education Finance Study. The study shows a disparity in funding between school districts in Michigan, as well as the effects of poverty on a child’s …

Read More »

Warm Great Lakes Could Affect Upcoming Seasons

How hot has it been? The water temperature of the Great Lakes is at its warmest since 2012. The warmest Great Lake is currently Lake Erie at 78.5 degrees. The warm water could be a sign that the state will avoid early frosts in the fall. But some say it …

Read More »

U of M Study Looks At Smoking And Mental Illness

A new study from the University of Michigan suggests that smoking greatly reduces life expectancy for people with serious mental illness. Researchers say those smokers cut 15 years off their lives, compared to people who have never smoked and don’t have mental illness. They also die ten years earlier than …

Read More »

Trial Set For Child Porn Suspect

A former high school coach facing child pornography charges is heading to trial. The trial of 71-Year old Don Sawaski has been scheduled to begin on November 14th in Houghton County Circuit Court. Sawaski, a former athletic director at Houghton High School, is facing two counts of possession of child sexually abusive …

Read More »

HEET Giving LEDs to Income-Qualified UPPCO Customers

The Houghton Energy Efficiency Team is distributing LED light bulbs at no charge to Upper Peninsula Power Co. customers who meet income guidelines. Income guidelines range from $23,340 for a single person up to $80,180 for a family of eight. The LEDs, which are provided by Efficiency United, use only …

Read More »

Volunteers Needed for Keweenaw Brewfest Fundraiser

Houghton, Michigan—Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) is currently looking for volunteers for this year’s Keweenaw Brewfest annual fundraiser. It will be held on Saturday, August 27th, 2016, from 1-5 PM at the Kestner Waterfront Park (Chutes & Ladders) in Houghton. KCF currently needs volunteers to help with setup on Friday, August …

Read More »

Discover Geology Walk Offered In Calumet

The Keweenaw National Historical Park and the Western U.P. Health Department invites the public to a free tour and fitness walk this evening at 7pm in Calumet. The guided walk, titled Discover the Geology All Around You, will cover 1-2 miles on mostly level terrain. Participants should arrive at the …

Read More »
[sam id="3" codes="true"]