“Repainting the World” is the theme of an art competition presented by a local youth-led organization helping to make the world a better place for young women. President of the Houghton-Keweenaw Chapter of Girl UP Ganna Omar says art is one of the best ways to express yourself and how …
Read More »Putting An End To Blight In Hancock
The City of Hancock wants to do something to rid the city of blight. Mayor Lisa McKenzie brought the issue up during the work session prior to Wednesday’s regular meeting in hopes of beginning a discussion that will lead to the cleaning up of some the city’s worst areas. The …
Read More »Hancock Police Officers Receive Life Saving Award
A Hancock woman is alive thanks to a pair of officers from the Hancock Police Department. Sergeant Wayne Ohtonen and Officer Ryan LaBerge were recognized by the Hancock City Council at their regular meeting Wednesday with a Life Saving Award. Mayor Lisa McKenzie read from the plaques presented to the …
Read More »Sharon Ann (Budweg) White
Hancock: Sharon Ann (Budweg) White, 78, of Hancock, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 after a brief illness. She was born in Hancock on May 9, 1939 to Hans and Lembi (Kangas) Budweg. She attended Hancock Schools as a youth, attended Lewiston Montana …
Read More »Wesley G. Lampinen
Houghton Wesley G. Lampinen, 88, a resident of the Arbor Green Apartments in Houghton passed away Tuesday afternoon September 19, 2017, at the Light House of Hubbell where he was a patient. He was born on July 12, 1929, in Onnela, Michigan; a son of the late Arthur …
Read More »“It’s nothing personal (space)” with Artist Katie Hargrave Opens in the Rozsa Gallery
HOUGHTON, MI, Tuesday, September 12, 2017– Who owns the wind? The leaves on the trees? When a paper company cuts down a 75-year-old tree, or a landowner clears brush for a better view of the lake, how is an entire ecosystem affected? What ethical, cultural, and social questions are raised? …
Read More »Be a good neighbor and do your part to be SepticSmart
HANCOCK: Did you know one in five U.S. homes have septic systems? Yours may be one of them. If your septic system is not properly maintained, you may be risking your family’s health, potentially polluting the environment, and flushing thousands of dollars down the drain. We’re gearing up for the …
Read More »Minigrants Available For Arts Projects
HANCOCK, MI – The Copper Country Community Arts Council (CCCAC) is the administrator for the Regional Re-granting program of the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA). The CCCAC facilitates funding opportunities for arts projects in the six counties of the Western Upper Peninsula; Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, …
Read More »Lake Superior Sportsman’s Club’s 8th annual trapping workshop Sept. 30 in Ontonagon County
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced the Lake Superior Sportsman’s Club will offer its eighth-annual Trappers Workshop Saturday, Sept. 30 at the club’s facilities in Ontonagon County. The workshop will begin at 10 a.m. EDT (9 a.m. CDT) Sept. 30. Lunch will be provided. The club is located 1.5 …
Read More »Applications For Health And Well-Being Projects Still Being Accepted
Hancock, MI – The Portage Health Auxiliary is a non-profit organization, whose mission is to serve the health and well-being of elderly and youth causes in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon Counties. The Auxiliary is pleased to announce that it will be accepting grant applications from non-profit organizations in the …
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