The Gogebic Conservation District has hired a new Forest Assistance Program Forester to serve Gogebic and Ontonagon Counties. Parker Wohlstein recently graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in Forestry and a minor in Wildlife Biology and Management. Since 2020 Wohlstein has worked in conservation management previously in …
Read More »Copper Country Ski Tiger Registration Ends Tomorrow
Around the Copper Country, many residents have kept up hobbies like cross-country skiing because of the physical exercise and social atmosphere on the trails. Some of the residents were even taught about the sport from an early age. The Copper Country Ski Tigers keep up that community tradition, and each …
Read More »Michigamme Highlands Benefits from Walmart’s Acres for America Program with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation recently announced it has received 5.6 million dollars in grants from the Walmart Acres for America program. The 5.6 million dollars in funds split across ten grants will support conservation efforts of 148,000 acres of forestlands in nine states. The 5.6 million dollars of …
Read More »Pistons’ Futility Streak Reaches 21 – Thursday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In boys high school basketball this evening…• Houghton plays at Hancock.• Calumet visits Lake Linden-Hubbell.• L’Anse plays at Chassell. On the girls schedule…• Calumet hosts Ishpeming.• Chassell travels to Stephenson. In high school hockey tonight…• Houghton skates at Negaunee. …
Read More »Houghton Seeks Residents for the Charter and Study Commission
The city of Houghton seeks residents to actively participate in reviewing the city charter. Houghton will seek five city residents who will meet throughout 2024 to form a City of Houghton Charter and Study Commission. The goal of the commission is to make recommendations to the city council about potential …
Read More »CopperDog 150 Featured Artist Program Open Until the End of December
There might not be enough snow on the ground for the sled teams right now. But that doesn’t mean organizers are furiously preparing for another year of the Copper Dog 150 sled dog races. Each year during the race, attendees can purchase warm copper dog apparel, or pick up the …
Read More »Keweenaw County Planning Commission Plans to Review County’s Short Term Rental Ordinance
Keweenaw County draws many visitors to the Upper Peninsula every year. And throughout the county, different forms of lodging options for visitors, including hotels, bed, and breakfasts as well as short-term rentals. Next month the Keweenaw County Planning Commission plans to review the county’s short-term rental ordinance. The county requests …
Read More »MindTrekkers Keeps Kids Curious About Science
Mindtrekkers and UP work to support kids in staying curious and discovering new things. Yesterday thousands of middle school students from all over the western Upper Peninsula had the opportunity to discover hands-on science at the OneUP Copper Trail Festival. During the day kids got to learn from college students …
Read More »MTEC SmartZone Helps Entrepreneurs Overcome the Fear to Get Started
When Eric Ollis wanted to take his idea for a new business from concept to reality he had several decisions to make. Pack it in and not pursue the opportunity. Roll the dice and take the chance on his own. Or seek out a resource to help guide him past …
Read More »Girls Hoops Wins for Houghton, Hancock, LL-H – Wednesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In girls high school basketball last evening…• Houghton outscored Gwinn 70-51. Clea Ollanketo led the Gremlins with 18 points. Danica Ryynanen added 14, Jacey Sleeman 12 and Ellie Hainault 10. Makayla Olson scored 29 for the Modeltowners.• Hancock defeated …
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