UPDATE: Two parents reportedly contacted police Tuesday of a threat made to their child by a stranger. The individual is said to have pulled up to the family as they were leaving the school and rolled down his window and asked if they “can see the smoke stack because that …
Read More »Obituary: Margaret M. Gasperich
Dodgeville A memorial service for Margaret “Peggy” (Caspary) Gasperich who passed away on December 12, 2017, at The Lignhthouse in Hancock will be held on July 2, 2018 at 11:00 am at St. Ignatius Loyola Parish in Houghton, MI, a luncheon will follow the mass in the parish hall, followed …
Read More »Take A Custom Tour Of Finland
Custom tours of Finland are being offered for next summer for Finnish Americans in the Upper Peninsula. The tours are led by Anita Smiley of Preston, Connecticut, and include a variety of stops with special opportunities not typically available on commercial tours. The 2018 tour takes place July 9-23, beginning …
Read More »Free Self Defense Training Offered To Reduce Bullying
After viewing a recent viral YouTube video, a self defense instructor in the Keweenaw is taking a stand against bullying and offering victims free self defense training. It was posted just a few days ago and it’s already had nearly 3 million hits. It’s a young boy who’s had …
Read More »Bill Increases Access For Medical Treatment For Opioid Addiction For Minors
Access to medical treatment for opioid addiction could be more readily accessible under bi-partisan legislation introduced by Senator Gary Peters. Opioid addiction is a problem that is engulfing the nation and certain forms of treatment are not available to minors. Peters said, “The problem is that right now those medicated assisted …
Read More »New Houghton County Equalization Director–Recap Of County Board Meeting
The Houghton County Equalization Director is retiring. That announcement was made Tuesday at the County Board of Commissioners meeting concerning John Partanen. Deputy Director Cheryl Patrick will take his place. She says she is looking forward to utilizing the county’s new appraisal program and other computer changes. The county is …
Read More »Copper Country Elks Spread Christmas Cheer
The Copper Country Elks hosted a Christmas Party on Sunday for 75 underprivileged children. Every child received a gift, enjoyed pizza and other goodies and got to visit with Santa. The party was made possible with a $2000 grant from the Elks National Foundation. This grant is awarded to lodges …
Read More »Clearing The Air On Climate Change
In an age of misinformation and fake news, getting facts about Climate Change can be difficult. The Keweenaw Climate Community is holding another event in their series of What’s The Deal With Climate Change at the Orpheum Theater tonight at 6pm. Climate Communication Expert John Cook from SkepticalScience.com has traveled …
Read More »Volunteers Needed For 31 Backpacks “Big Pack”
31 Backpacks is in need of volunteers to help make sure kids don’t go hungry over the long holiday break. For many children, the meals they get at school are the only times they are properly fed and that means kids often go hungry over the weekend. 31 Backpacks strives …
Read More »Michigan Tech Prepares To Conduct Line 5 Risk Analysis
Michigan Tech is looking to lead a team of researchers to conduct an independent risk analysis of Enbridge’s Line 5. Director of the Great Lakes Research Center Guy Meadows detailed a proposal Monday to the Michigan Pipeline Safety Advisory Board. If approved, Michigan Tech would lead a team made up …
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