The Michigan State Housing Development Authority continues to make funding available for homeowners making necessary upgrades to homes across the state. Yesterday MSHDA announced the use of 7.4 million dollars to support organizations making impacts in communities with the MI-HOPE Program. MI-HOPE was started in 2022 with the intent of …
Read More »Copper Shores Begins Accepting Mental and Behavior Health Service RFPs for Grant Funding
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation will make 100,000 dollars in grant funds available to address mental and behavioral health services. Yesterday the Copper Shores Foundation announced it will begin accepting requests for proposals for its mental and behavioral health services grant opportunities. The funds will support programs and organizations aimed …
Read More »Local Proposals Pass in Houghton and Ontonagon Counties, Biden and Trump Take Wins in State Primary
Michigan’s first presidential primary has wrapped up for 2024. Voters steadily streamed in and out of the area’s polling place yesterday. The city of Hancock had all three precincts vote at the Lakeside Manor. Other municipalities had normal precinct locations set up. At the Dee Stadium in Houghton clerk Henry …
Read More »CCISD Begins Accepting Nominations for the Special Education PAC Awards in April
Teachers and administrators can make a big difference in a student’s life. Later in the spring the CCISD Parent Advisory committee will host the 21st annual Awards to recognize teachers and faculty in CCISD schools who have made a large impact in the lives of students with disabilities. The awards …
Read More »Slots Still Available in the March Segment 1 Driver’s Education Course with Drive America
At a young age many will feel the pull toward the freedom of the road and owning their first vehicle. But before the key can go in the ignition, individuals must complete driver’s safety courses in Michigan. In the state people can start learning the rules of the road from …
Read More »Michigan Technological University Will Increase Housing Costs on Campus in 2024-25
Michigan Technological University will increase the institution’s rate of room and board in 2024 and 2025. At a recent board of trustees meeting last week, Michigan Tech approved increasing room and board costs going into next school year. The Daily Mining Gazette reported on Sunday, that the university raised rates …
Read More »The Copper Country Great Start Collaborative is Starting Small to Close the Gap in Childcare Needs in Houghton County
Lack of childcare opportunities for families can have a large impact on communities. To fit the needs of families in Houghton County alone the Keweenaw Family Resource Center estimates 700 additional childcare spots have to open. The impact of lack of childcare can affect how many how hours parents work …
Read More »Houghton-Portage Township Schools Hosts the Second Community Forum for Elevating Education in Houghton Tomorrow Evening
Houghton Portage Township Schools will host its second Elevating Education community forum tomorrow evening. District Superintendent Anders Hill says more than 40 people in the community attended last week’s first session reviewing the district’s history and recent growth. He says that these sessions are important to the district’s understanding of …
Read More »Heathman Wins State D2 Giant Slalom Crown – Tuesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School in boys basketball district tournament openers last night.• Division Two, Houghton’s season ended with a 57-39 loss to Gladstone. The Gremlins trailed by just three points at halftime, but were outscored by the Braves 16-6 in the third quarter, …
Read More »Yoopers for Ukraine Remembering Two Years of War with Programs in Marquette and Crystal Falls
Yoopers for Ukraine will finish a week of remembrance later this week in Marquette and Crystal Falls. Over the weekend Copper Country residents may have seen Yoopers for Ukraine near the Portage Lake lift bridge for several community events remembering two years of war in Ukraine. On Wednesday the group’s …
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