The following press release was issued by UP Health System–Portage: HANCOCK, MI (June 21, 2019) — On Monday, June 10 2019, UP Health System – Portage was announced the winner of two significant awards during the Quality Leadership Conference, which honors the 89 hospitals in 30 states owned by LifePoint …
Read More »Western UP Health Department Begins Annual Bathing Beach Monitoring Program
The following press release was issued by the Western UP Health Department: HANCOCK: The hot, lazy days of summer are perfect for a visit to one of the Western U.P.’s public bathing beaches. Health Department staff also enjoy visiting the beach – for recreation and to monitor water quality for …
Read More »Applications Being Accepted To Fill Vacant Hancock City Council Seat
The City of Hancock is accepting applications to fill an At-Large vacancy seat on the City Council. The vacancy was created by the resignation of Hancock Mayor John Haeussler on Wednesday. Mayor Pro Tem Paul LaBine was selected to serve as Mayor in his place. Applicants must be a registered …
Read More »Young Women Explore Automotive Engineering at Michigan Tech
The following press release was issued by Michigan Tech’s Mark Wilcox: Through the generosity of Dana Incorporated, an outstanding group of young women got a sample of college life and the exciting world of automotive engineering at Michigan Technological University. Thirteen high-school girls from across the country were on the …
Read More »Saturday Declared Michigan Mountain Biking Day
Saturday, June 22nd is Michigan Mountain Biking Day. State Representative Sara Cambensy introduced the resolution declaring the special day to recognize the state’s many trails and destinations, as well as Michigan’s commitment to supporting and encouraging outdoor activities. With over 1,300 miles of mountain biking trails scattered throughout the state, …
Read More »Body Found In Wal-Mart Parking Lot In Iron Mountain
A 32-year-old man was found dead in a parked car Thursday in the parking lot of the Wal-Mart in Iron Mountain. The Iron Mountain Fire and Police Departments received a call of an unresponsive male subject in a parked car. The cause of death is being determined pending autopsy results, …
Read More »Summers Not Running For Office In 2020
Former Democrat candidate Ken Summers says he will not be running for office again next year. Summers lost his bid to succeed State Representative Scott Dianda in 2018, who was term limited, to Republican Greg Markkanen. In a post on his Facebook page, Summers said he has no intention of …
Read More »Cambensy Mining Bill Heads to Governor
State Rep. Sara Cambensy (D-Marquette) speaking on the House floor at the Capitol in Lansing (Archive photo courtesy of House Democrats) A bill to create a committee to guide decisions on Michigan’s mining industry is one step closer to becoming law. Introduced by State Representative Sara Cambensy in February, the …
Read More »Obituary: Christian Mihangel Lester
Christian Mihangel Lester, youngest son and tenth child born to Michael and Miracle Lester of Laurium. Delivered physically on Earth to his parents’ arms on June 14, 2019, having spiritually ascended to the arms of The Father in Heaven. “Behold, he is not here, for he has risen.” Christian has …
Read More »Keweenaw National Historical Park Seeks Public Input on Draft Accessibility Self Evaluation and Transition Plan
The following press release was issued by the Keweenaw National Historical Park: Calumet, MI – As part of a planning process Keweenaw National Historical Park is seeking public input about a Draft Accessibility Self Evaluation and Transition Plan through July 11, 2019. An interdisciplinary team of National Park Service employees …
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