Hancock will move forward with plans to purchase the Quincy Green and Ryan Street Gardens from O’Keefe LLC., acting for FInlandia University. The city has agreed to a loss of about 20 feet from the west end of the greenspace. The Finlandia Foundation National, who has plans underway to purchase …
Read More »Hancock Public Schools Will Seek the Help of A Hiring Firm in Its Search for a New Superintendent
Hancock Public Schools will seek the assistance of a hiring firm for its search for a full-time superintendent. The district opened its special meeting to visitor comments. Hancock resident, Chris Locust, discussed what he feels has been an issue in the past, transparency and communication. “And some of the same …
Read More »Vikings Earn Volleyball Win – Thursday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In high school volleyball last night…• Baraga blanked Chassell 3-0 (25-17, 25-14, 25-23). On the volleyball schedule this evening…• Calumet welcomes Iron Mountain. Coverage will begin around 6:10 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.• Houghton travels …
Read More »CLK Athletic Hall of Fame to Induct 2023 Class
This year’s Calumet High School Athletic Hall of Fame class will be inducted September 16th. The ceremony will take place at 11:00am in the CLK School Commons. The event is open to the public and is free to attend. Biographies of the honorees were provided by the CLK Schools Athletic …
Read More »Support Veterans and Their Families with Tadych’s Market Place During Spetember
Coburn’s Incorporated will partner with Folds of Honor at Grocery Stores in September to support veteran’s families. Coburn’s Inc., owns local grocer Tadych’s Market Place, having recently purchased the company back in 2021. The Folds of Honor Foundation, works to provide life changing educational scholarships to the spouses and children …
Read More »MTEC SmartZone Invites the Keweenaw to Return North in November
Michigan Tech alumni and former residents love to return to the Keweenaw. And many will travel north this fall. Especially this November, as many will Return North to the university for a professional career fair put on by the MTEC SmartZone. Return North’s seventh year will bring together Michigan Tech …
Read More »Hancock Public Schools Considering Assistance for Superintendent Search
The Hancock Public Schools’ board of education has called a special meeting for tonight. The board of education has called a special meeting in order to continue its search for a full time superintendent. Tonight the board will seek to approve accepting requests for proposals from hiring firms that will …
Read More »Hancock Calls Special Meeting to Consider Finlandia Property Purchases
Hancock’s city council will seek to approve property purchases during a special meeting tonight. The Hancock city council will meet tonight to discuss the city’s plans to purchase the Quincy Green and Ryan Street Gardens from Finlandia University. Hancock plans to purchase the two properties from O’Keefe LLC, the state …
Read More »Houghton County Hosts the DNR’s Western UP Citizen Advisory Council’s Regular Meeting
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Western Upper Peninsula Citizens Advisory Council will meet tonight. Houghton County will host this month’s meeting for the regional advisory council. During the meeting the DNR’s Forest Resource Division will share information on the Upper Peninsula’s trail system and search and rescue operations within …
Read More »Feeding America West Michigan Visits Onotonagon Today
Feeding America West Michigan Returns to the western Upper Peninsula today. Feeding America west Michigan, has teamed up with the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation and students at the Ontonagon Area Schools over the past couple of years to deliver food to those in need in the region. In western …
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