HANCOCK — As it has each year since the country became independent 99 years ago, Finlandia University will celebrate Finland’s Independence Day with a program of music and theatre on Tuesday, December 6, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Finnish American Heritage Center. The program will feature a short play, …
Read More »Volunteers Still Needed For Thanksgiving Dinners
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly will be sending out 70 turkeys today to be cooked for tomorrow’s Thanksgiving meals. Now that all the food needs have been taken care of, there is still need for volunteers. Laurium Apostolic Church (Hot meal delivery site for the “north end”) Kitchen crew …
Read More »KBIC Fighting Back Against Tobacco Tax Charges
The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community is taking action after criminal warrants were issued against two members in connection to what tribal leaders are calling ‘wrongful seizures’ of tobacco products destined for tribal territory. Tribal officials say the state issued the warrants against two of its members for alleged violations of …
Read More »40th Annual Poor Artists Sale December 3rd
The Copper Country Community Arts Center in Hancock is hosting its 40th annual Poor Artists Sale at the CLK Gymnasium in Calumet on Saturday, December 3 from 11am-4pm. The Poor Artists Sale is an annual juried holiday art fair hosted by the Copper Country Community Arts Council as a benefit …
Read More »Crews Continue To Search For Missing Hunter
71-year-old Rodney Granroth is still missing. An avid outdoorsman, the Dollar Bay man disappeared while hunting on his family’s property in Tapiola last Thursday. His wife of 51 years describes what these last several days have been like. Rodney’s wife, Faye Granroth, said “It’s sort of like a nightmare that maybe …
Read More »Holiday Tougher On Split Homes
The holiday season can be tough for divorced parents trying to spend time with their children. Family law attorney Jessica Woll says it’s important to put the children’s needs first. And she adds planning and communication are key.
Read More »Avoid Family Drama At Thanksgiving Dinner Table
Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to come together and share a meal. But there’s often one family member whose behavior can disrupt the gathering. To avoid a side dish of drama, family therapist Carrie Krawiec says plan ahead. If you’re the host, try to arrange seating in …
Read More »Thanksgiving Traveles Hit The Road
Over 1.5 million Michiganders will hit the road for Thanksgiving. AAA says this is a two percent increase over last year–the seventh consecutive year of growth–and the most travelers for the holiday since 2007. Rising wages, falling gas prices and high consumer confidence all behind the surge. While more Michiganders are on …
Read More »Powerball Jackpot at $359 Million
It could be an early Thanksgiving gift for a lucky lottery player. Tonight’s Powerball jackpot now stands at $359 million. The winning numbers will be drawn at 11:00pm.
Read More »State Police Step Up Patrols For Holiday Weekend
The Thanksgiving holiday is almost here and that means travel, food, family and football. As motorists prepare to hit the highways, the Michigan State Police is gearing up for the annual Operation C.A.R.E. traffic safety initiative, starting today and lasting through Sunday. Troopers across the state will conduct high-visibility enforcement …
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