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Hockey Wins for Houghton, Jeffers – Wednesday Sports Wrap

Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In high school hockey last night…• Houghton blanked Marquette 2-0. Both Gremlins goals came on power plays – Grant Schiable in the first period, and Connor Arko in the second. Bryant Lee made 20 saves to earn the win …

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Giving Tuesday Non-Profit Spotlight: Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home

The Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter home has relied on the support of the community, as much as victims of domestic violence rely on having a safe place to go in times of need. Since the shelter home was created in 1980 volunteer victim advocates have provided a safe place for …

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Giving Tuesday Non-Profit Spotlight: Ontonagon County Cancer Association

The Ontonagon County Cancer Association supports Copper Country residents when facing a tough challenge in their health. Through the association residents affected by cancer can receive financial aid to help with medical expenses, as well as receive check-ups for certain types of cancer. The Ontonagon County Cancer Association started 35 …

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Small Business Saturday Shows off the Copper Country’s Strong Small Business Economy

While big box stores will take Friday shopping deals for the holiday season. Saturday around the country will focus on those businesses that have a larger direct impact on local economies. In the Copper Country, the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce is proud to work with a large number of small …

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Giving Tuesday Non-Profit Spotlight: Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly

For around forty years Little Borthers Friends of the Elderly has found ways to support seniors living in the copper country. The local non-profit programs help keep seniors in the Keweenaw Peninsula active, social, and healthy. Such as with LBFE’s congregate meal and holiday meal sites, senior visitation, a ride …

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Giving Tuesday Non-Profit Spotlight: Keweenaw Snowmobile Club

Snowmobiling brings plenty of visitors to the Keweenaw Peninsula. Helping support the region’s all-season tourism economy and outdoor recreation options for residents. Maintaining the 200-plus miles of trails in the Keweenaw Peninsula includes the Keweenaw Snowmobile Club. The club’s trail groomers travel from north of Tapiola, all the way north …

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Giving Tuesday with the Isle Royale and Keweenaw Parks Association Support National Parks Service Activities

Another area group taking part in Giving Tuesday’s national cause includes the Isle Royale And Keweenaw Parks Association. In partnership with the National Park Service, the IRKPA will accept donations to support its mission of supporting educational, scientific, historical, and interpretive activities. For 80 years the IRKPA has supported visitors …

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Houghton High School Students Turn Giving Tuesday into Gremsgiving

During November to celebrate Giving Tuesday students at Houghton Portage Township Schools are supporting local non-profits. The Houghton High School student council and Interact clubs will host their first-ever giving Tuesday event titled Gremsgiving. During the month students have been encouraged to collect items for various non-profits and fundraisers in …

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BHK Child Development Raises Funds for Car Seats on Giving Tuesday

BHK Child Development Giving Tuesday next week will raise funds to provide car seats to Copper County families in need. Car and booster seats for children are not only a convenience but are necessary to protect life in the case of an accident. According to data from the National Highway …

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Copper Shores Community Health Foundation’s Giving Tuesday Already Off to a Great Start

In one week giving Tuesday will take place across the nation. And right here in the copper country. Already excitement and buzz have been building, as the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation prepares for Giving Tuesday with 30 local non-profits. “We’re at 462 donations processed already. That’s more than $130,000 …

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