Michigan Tech’s celebration of World Water Day continues Monday afternoon with their keynote speaker. The theme of this year’s event is Leaving No One Behind—Human Rights Near & Far. Co-Founder, President, & CEO of We the People of Detroit Monica Lewis-Park will give a presentation called “Mapping the Water Crisis …
Read More »Obituary: Robert Evert Godell
Robert Godell, 97, of Watton entered into his eternal rest on March 19, 2019 at his home. The youngest of eleven children with an age span of twenty-two years, Robert was born the seventh son. As family legend has it, his birth on a perfect autumn day, Sunday, October 2, …
Read More »UP Lawmakers Hold Office Hour In Hancock
Reducing auto insurance rates is still the top priority for the Copper Country’s representatives in Lansing. State Senator Ed McBroom and State Representative Greg Markkanen met with constituents Friday at KC Bonkers Toys & Coffee in Hancock. It was standing room only in the coffee shop, and Markkanen said they …
Read More »CTE Early Childhood Celebrates March Reading Month
March is Reading Month and the CTE Early Childhood Class at the Copper Country Intermediate School District is helping to promote reading to younger students. The class hosted a reading event Friday, March 15that Gogebic Community College. Stacy Brey, GCC Director of Off-Campus Operations said “The instructor, Dan Stahl and …
Read More »Statewide Tornado Drill at 1:00pm, Wednesday, March 27th
A statewide tornado drill will be held next week. Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared the week of March 24th through the 30th as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Michigan. A required test of the Emergency Alert System will take place at 1:00pm on Wednesday followed by a reminder for the …
Read More »Range Lions Donates Used Eyeglasses To World Vision
The Range Lions Club met earlier this month to elect their slate of new officers for the coming year and to support their mission to help people in need of eyeglasses. At their meeting on Monday, March 18th at the Range Lounge in South Range, David Wisti was named King …
Read More »Markkanen’s plan helps foster care students pursuing the skilled trades
State Representative Greg Markkanen is looking to expand scholarship opportunities for foster care students who participate in skilled trades training programs. Currently, Michigan students must attend a university, four-year college or a community college at least half the time to be eligible for the Fostering Futures Scholarship. The scholarship provides …
Read More »UPEC to Host 11th Annual Celebrate The UP! Event in Marquette
Those passionate about the Upper Peninsula and its pristine environment will gather in Marquette this month for a special event. The Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition will be hosting their 11th annual Celebrate the UP! Event March 29th and 30th. UPEC’s Kathleen Heideman says the event will feature music, art, and …
Read More »Starving Wolves Could Be Moved To Isle Royale
Efforts are underway to move wolves in danger of starvation from a Lake Superior island to Isle Royale. The National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation says the International Wolf Center is supporting a final effort to more four to six wolves from Michipicoten Island in northern Lake Superior. The foundation …
Read More »Obituary: Mary Kay Masters
Laurium Mary Kay Masters, 30, a resident of Laurium, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019, at the UP Health Systems – Marquette Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was born September 10, 1988, in Hancock, MI, a daughter of John and Gail (Niva) Masters. Mary Kay was raised …
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