C.C. Today

Gail Ploe of the 906 FACE Project talks about a recent community survey on narcotic addiction. Over 50% of respondents (460+ in total) say they know someone who died from an overdose. A new nonprofit named The Guardians of the Keweenaw Ridge has formed in response to the proposed wind …

New superintendent Denice Swanke gives us an update on how the summer season is unfolding at Isle Royale. Hancock City Councilor Ron Blau is also a longtime guts frisbee player. He stops by to preview this weekend’s International Frisbee Tournament. If you want to play, it is not too late!

The return of the Copper Country Strawberry Festival is sure to be extra sweet this year. Judy Evert and Barb Worrall talk about the efforts of the Chassell Lions Club throughout the year, plus they dish on strawberry shortcake and more. Gary Lishinski and Amy Juntunen talk about a lesser …

With mental health in the spotlight, Dial Help is sharing tips with how you can help someone who is severely depressed, and potentially suicidal. The 30th Anniversary show is this Saturday for the Pine Mountain Music Festival. Learn more about what to expect for this year’s performance with Diane and …

State Senator Ed McBroom discusses a wide range of topics, including the potential overhaul of the Wolf Management Council and State Board of Education. SAIL’s summer work program for students with disabilities begins this week. Learn how you can participate in the program as a Summer Job Coach.

Peter Mackin of the Salvation Army discusses the transition to a service center at the Hancock location. It helped the organization tackle the immense challenges related to filling the needs of those displaced by Calumet’s Fifth Street Fire. Daryl St. John and Mike McMahon of the Keweenaw ATV Club talk …

Only one topic this week. Michigan Tech faculty member Roman Sidortsov took part in the Upper Peninsula Energy Task Force and he stops by to explain what this year’s Phase Two report contains. We also recap spring 2020’s examination on propane supply.

Sarah Mills, a lecturer at the University of Michigan and member of the Graham Sustainability Institute, talks about the future of wind projects in the Western Upper Peninsula. What are the effects on the budgets of local government? How many jobs come with a new wind farm? Find out the …

The Portage Lake District Library is teaming up with the Rabbit Island School again this summer. Find out the details with Executive Director Dillon Geshel. Refuge Manager Sara Siekierski talks about the road map to restoring the Huron Island Lighthouse, located east of the Abbaye Peninsula. You can get personally …

Director Holly Madill talks about the history of the National Charrette Institute. It has developed a specific process to help local governments involve all necessary parties and the public to join together to solve an area’s most complicated problems. Kevin Store from the Portage Health Foundation discusses how the organization …