Starting Tuesday, May 1, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources invites the public to share their opinions on a forest road inventory of the Upper Peninsula and the classifying of these roads as open or closed to off-road vehicles. Forest roads in the U.P. will remain open to ORV use …
Read More »Partisan Candidates Begin County Commissioner Runs
There are several new candidates running for Houghton County Commissioner this election season as the partisan deadline to register passed Tuesday. Republican Tom Tikkanen in District 1 is the only incumbent running unopposed at this time. Board Chair Al Koskela will square off with Democrat Melissa Davis, best known for …
Read More »Brewers Win Seventh Straight – Wednesday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for more details. MLB The Detroit Tigers’ game at Pittsburgh last night was rained out. The contest will be made up as part of a standard doubleheader tonight. Pregame coverage will begin at 3:40 on 99.3 The Lift. Jordan Zimmermann will face Chad Kuhl in the …
Read More »Portage Health Foundation Awards Two Small Grants
[Hancock, MI] In recognition of the importance of small grants, the Portage Health Foundation (PHF) released a targeted call for proposal focusing on small grants. The intention of these grants was to support projects that will have an impact on community health and wellness while addressing the systemic health needs …
Read More »Volunteers Needed At Hanka Homestead
The Hanka Homestead Association is accepting new volunteers. The Homestead, located in Askel, is a unique window into our local history. They presently have a cadre of helpful, friendly, and willing volunteers and the Association is in need of more people that are interested in local history and want to …
Read More »Participants Sought For “Attitudes Toward Technology” Study
Michigan Tech’s Safety, Technology and Attention Lab is conducting a research study focusing on how older residents view technology. The study is called “Attitudes Toward Technology” and will be hosted by the Portage Lake District Library on Wednesday, May 2nd at 1pm and again at 2pm. Michigan Tech is looking …
Read More »MDOT Lays Out Plans For Upcoming Road Projects
As the Michigan Department of Transportation makes its way across the UP with a series of public meetings outlining its five year plan, Keweenaw residents joined the discussion and learned plans of some upcoming projects in the area including a large reconstruction project in Houghton. The spring construction season has …
Read More »Tigers, Brewers Open Interleague Sets Tonight – Tuesday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for more details. High School The Early Bird track meet scheduled to take place at Lake Linden today has been canceled. MLB The Detroit Tigers had yesterday off, and open an interleague series at Pittsburgh tonight. Jordan Zimmermann will pitch against Chad Kuhl. Pregame coverage …
Read More »Horizons Students Get Their Future Cooking
As another school year will soon come to a close, a local non profit organization is doing its part to make sure that graduating students are prepared for the road ahead. With graduation season right around the corner, Travis Bardo and his fellow students are taking some last minute classes …
Read More »Public Input Sought For Strategic Planning Focus Groups
The Portage Lake District Library is looking for area residents who are interested in helping inform a new strategic plan for the library. Those who would like to share their vision for new library services in our area, or who have ideas on how the library can improve its current …
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