The detour of US-41 in Keweenaw County takes place today. Michigan Department of Transportation-contracted crews will be completing a $15,000 maintenance project to remove and replace three culverts along the highway. US-41 will be closed from the US-41/Lac La Belle Road intersection to Gratiot Street in Copper Harbor. Traffic will …
Read More »Lions Crumble in Opening Collapse – Tuesday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for more details. High School In high school volleyball tonight… – Hancock plays at Calumet. – Dollar Bay-Tamarack City visits Jeffers. – Chassell entertains L’Anse. – Baraga journeys to Watersmeet. – Ontonagon welcomes Bessemer. – Ewen-Trout Creek hosts Hurley. In cross country, Houghton runs at …
Read More »SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Michigan Residents Affected by Severe Storms and Flooding
WASHINGTON – Michigan businesses and residents affected by severe storms and flooding June 16 – 17, 2018, can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Administrator Linda McMahon announced today. Administrator McMahon made the loans available in response to a letter from Gov. Rick Snyder on …
Read More »Gov. Snyder’s request for U.S. Small Business Administration assistance approved for Houghton County
LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request for a physical and economic disaster declaration for Houghton County. The declaration means residents and businesses affected by severe flooding in June are eligible to apply for financial assistance. The declaration covers …
Read More »Keeping Fun Clean At Soberfest
Live music, fun and games, and plenty of food, but not a beer in sight. Saturday’s event at Ray Kestner Park made for a family friendly outing while community members enjoyed each other’s company without the presence of alcohol. “We are celebrating sobriety. There are a lot of people in …
Read More »Dianda Applauds State’s Help With FEMA Match
State Representative Scott Dianda says the state’s willingness to split the match for FEMA with local municipalities is a huge help. Governor Rick Snyder announced on Friday that the state of Michigan will share the cost of FEMA-required matching funds for disaster relief with U.P. communities. Dianda said the state’s …
Read More »Pack Comeback Stuns Bears – Monday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for more details. Finlandia The Finlandia University men’s soccer team will compete at Lakeland University tonight. MTU The Michigan Tech soccer team scored two second half goals, and defeated Winona State 2-1 yesterday afternoon. The Warriors scored early, but the Huskies tied the game with …
Read More »Tech Football Wins OT Thriller – Sunday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for more details. High School In high school football yesterday, Lake Linden-Hubbell fell to Gwinn 36-20. In high school volleyball yesterday… – Houghton lost to Gwinn 2-1 in the semifinals at the Rock Invitational at Gladstone. – Dollar Bay-Tamarack City, Chassell, Ontonagon and Baraga at …
Read More »Kings Edge Pats to Stay Unbeaten – Saturday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for more details. High School In high school football last night… – Calumet remained unbeaten with a 14-12 victory over Westwood. The Copper Kings took an early lead on a five-yard touchdown run by Travis Ojala. The Patriots responded later in the quarter, and the …
Read More »Aspirus Announces U.P. Leadership Change
LAURIUM, Mich. – Chuck Nelson, UP Regional CEO, has left Aspirus to accept a position outside the health care industry. He had been with the organization since Aspirus welcomed Keweenaw Hospital to the system in July 2008. “Chuck made many contributions over the past decade, and we wish him well,” …
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