Michigan Tech announces the university’s 2023 Diversity Award winner. Brigitte Morin, an associate professor of biological sciences, has been named tech’s latest of the Michigan Technological University Diversity Award. Each year the university recognizes a member of its faculty who uses their leadership to contribute to more diverse and inclusive …
Read More »Giving Tuesday Non-Profit Spotlight: New Power Tour
New Power Tour joins Giving Tuesday for the first time in 2023. Executive Director Melissa Davis say that the non-profit was very excited to learn they were picked to join the many local non-profit organization to benefit from the Copper Shores Day of Giving. Adding that the funds raised will …
Read More »Veterans Enjoy the Company of Fellow Servicemen and Women During Veteran’s Day Events in the Copper Country
Veterans Day over the weekend offered chances for veterans to get out in the community. Friday included Veterans Day ceremonies with local area schools. Followed by Saturday when veterans could join together at community meals and activities. Down in Hubbell, the VFW Post 4624 enjoyed intimate meals among post members …
Read More »Hancock Public Schools Begins Superintendent Interviews Tonight
Hancock Public School may hire a district superintendent this evening. Tonight the district will consider an internal candidate for the position, with an interview with the school board. Back in August, Superintendent Steve Patchin notified the district of plans to retire. At around the same time, three school board members …
Read More »LL-H Football Falls in State Semifinal – Sunday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School The Lake Linden-Hubbell football team’s season ended with a close 42-36 loss to unbeaten Marion in an Eight-Player Division Two state semifinal Saturday. The Lakes led 14-8 at halftime, and the teams traded touchdowns until the Eagles’ Aaron Whitney …
Read More »Copper Country Today – November 12, 2023
On this week’s Copper Country Today: Host Todd VanDyke talks with Mark Pomeroy and John DePue of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources about the upcoming firearm deer hunting season. Hear the discussion here. Sherry Middlemis-Brown talks with host Todd VanDyke about the work of the Copper Country Angel Mission, …
Read More »Giving Tuesday Non-Profit Spotlight: Superior Search and Rescue
As the Keweenaw peninsula profile of outdoor activities grows, so does the number of visitors coming to visit the region. With more visitors to the copper country also means more chances that someone will get lost or hurt in the backcountry. This past year, Superior Search and Rescue responded to …
Read More »MDOT Plans to Inspect Portage Lake Lift Bridge Next Week
The Michigan Department of Transportation will close one lane on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge next week to complete safety inspections of the infrastructure. Next Monday and Tuesday MDOT will close the outside northbound lane during daytime hours. The northbound sidewalk section will remain closed. A pedestrian detour has been …
Read More »Giving Tuesday Non-Profit Spotlight: Keweenaw Land Trust
Throughout the Keweenaw Peninsula, many residents are proud of the access to public forest lands, thanks in part to many of the region’s conservation groups. Working to protect the western Upper Peninsula’s forests and Lake Superior shoreline has plenty of rewards, but it isn’t an easy task either. The Keweenaw …
Read More »Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce Collecting Small Business Saturday Deals Until Next Week
A few holiday shopping deals are going on in the area with ladies’ nights in Houghton. But a more likely chance to catch some great gift savings for the holidays will come in just a couple of weeks. Small business Saturday in the copper country will include plenty of mom-and-pop …
Read More »