The following press release was issued by Michigan Tech: A total of 13 high school students from throughout Michigan are participating in a 5-day STEM Internship this week at Michigan Tech. Faculty and their graduate students voluntarily host the students in engaging research activities during the week. The faculty’s department, …
Read More »Classic Cars Hit The Road This Saturday
Phoio by Keweenaw Cruisers-2017 End O’ the Road Keweenaw Tour & Car Show It’s the end of the road for more than 100 classic cars this Saturday, and there will be a lot of people celebrating it. It’s the 16th annual End O’ The Road Keweenaw Tour and Car Show, …
Read More »Final Stretch For 2019 Canal Run Registration
It’s the final days to register online for the 44th annual Canal Run, taking place this Saturday. The Canal Run includes a 2 mile fun run/walk, 5 mile walk, 5 mile run, 10 mile walk, 10 mile run, half marathon, 5 mile blade (a single and/or double leg amputee race), …
Read More »Free Hearing & Vision Screenings for children
The Western UP Health Department is offering free hearing and vision screenings for children entering Preschool, Kindergarten, or home schooling. Screenings will be offered at their office in Hancock on July 23rd and 24th, and in L’Anse on July 25th. Hearing and vision screenings help identify difficulties a child may …
Read More »Bond Issue On Ballot For Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools
A bond proposal is on the ballot next month for residents in the Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area School District. The School Board unanimously called for a bond election to be held August 6th in the amount of $4,685,000. The bond would allow the district to build additions to remodel, furnish, …
Read More »Tim Parks promoted to Vice President – Finance & Investment Officer by River Valley Bank and IncredibleBank℠
The following press release was issued by River Valley Bank: Wausau, WI – July 17, 2019 – River Valley Bank and IncredibleBank announced today the promotion of Tim Parks, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to Vice President – Finance & Investment Officer. Parks assumes these duties effective immediately. Tim began his …
Read More »Lake Superior Day July 21 in Copper Harbor
The following press release was issued by Michigan Tech: 1-4 pm, Sunday, July 21 ~ Celebrate Lake Superior Day in Copper Harbor!!Celebrate the beauty and bounty of Lake Superior! Copper Harbor community volunteers, along with the Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative, are organizing the 7th annual Lake Superior Day Festival with lots …
Read More »First-Ever Meraki Youth Art Festival Offers Art Workshops and Events
[Houghton, MI, July 22-27, 2019] Keweenaw youth are invited to participate in the first-ever Meraki Youth Art Fest this summer. The Youth Art Fest offers a variety of art workshops aimed at youth ages ~12-25, offered throughout the week of July 22; a kick-off event at the Houghton Waterfront Park on July …
Read More »Contemplative Forest Art Walk Opens at the Ford Center Forest
photo credit Anne Beffel The following press release was issued by Michigan Tech: July 15, 2019—Michigan Technological University’s Visual and Performing Arts Department and the Ford Center announce the opening of Contemplative Forest Art Walk, a contemplative art trail experience by Anne Beffel, Professor of Visual and Performing Arts. Hand …
Read More »Help your young athlete stay healthy
The following press release was issued by Aspirus Keweenaw: LAURIUM, Mich. – July 15 – 21 is National Youth Sports Week. The week serves to elevate the importance of youth sports across the nation. More American kids are playing sports than ever before. It’s great news—physical activity helps children stay fit …
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