Houghton Elementary School receives national recognition for student success in the classroom. The United States Department of Education recently awarded schools across the nation with the Blue Ribbon recognition. Which awards schools for student performance in academics and progress in closing achievement gaps among student groups. Houghton Elementary School Principal …
Read More »Upper Peninsula Representatives Disappointed in the FEMA Decision to Reject Flood Assistance to the Region
State Representative Greg Markkanen expresses frustration with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s recent rejection of aid to the Upper Peninsula. In a statement, Representative Markkanen says that the region needs a financial lifeline to assist in repairing damage caused by the spring’s snowmelt flooding. The representative further expressed disappointment in …
Read More »Hancock City Council to Consider Exchanging Land for 5,000 Cubic Feet of Top Soil
The city of Hancock will hold three public hearings before the start of the city council meeting tonight. All three hearings are for utility easement, two are for development at the Hancock Business and Technology Park. The city’s lengthy agenda includes consideration of a county resolution that will set up …
Read More »Cliff Drive Becomes a One Way Road on Michigan Tech’s Campus
Two permanent changes are coming to Michigan Tech’s campus. Starting tomorrow Cliff Drive on campus will become limited to 15 miles per hour, and turn into a one-way street. Cliff Drive between, Phoenix drive and where the road meets back with US-41, will convert to one-way traffic flowing west to …
Read More »Keweenaw Community Area Foundation Invites Public to Renovated Space in Hancock
After noticing a need within the community the Keweenaw Area Community Foundation decided to make some changes to its brick-and-mortar space in Hancock. The foundation has recently completed renovations to its offices in downtown Hancock opening up more space to allow community groups an area to meet. Converting an area …
Read More »Volleyball Wins for Kings, Gremlins, ‘Dogs, Lakes and Jets – Wednesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In high school volleyball last evening…• Calumet blanked Ishpeming 3-0 (25-20, 25-12, 25-10). Jackie Kiilunen had 13 kills and 21 digs. Maddie Torola had five kills and six aces. Allie Bjorn had 10 kills and two aces. Caitlyn Strom …
Read More »Houghton County Prosecutor Paul LaBine to Resign at End of September
Houghton County Prosecutor Paul LaBine plans to resign at the end of September. LaBine was appointed to the position in July after former county prosecutor Brittany Bulleit was elevated to judgeship within Houghton County. LaBine tenured his resignation earlier this month, on September 7. Houghton County 12th Circuit Court Judge …
Read More »Hancock Police Invites Residents to Coffee with a Cop
Establishing and building a relationship between residents and local law enforcement can be difficult. Especially if police departments aren’t able to sit and talk with members of the community. Tomorrow the city of Hancock‘s police department will take some time to sit and chat with area residents, and continue to …
Read More »Finlandia Foundation National Launches Saving Finland in America Fundraising Campaign
The Finlandia Foundation National has recently launched a fundraising campaign to Save Finland in America. The Foundation has started the Saving Finland in America fundraising campaign to support its acquisition of cultural and historical assets at the Finnish American Heritage Center. The Finlandia Foundation National is a nonprofit organization that …
Read More »Omega House Invites The Insiders to Keweenaw for the Group’s Largest Fundraising Concert
At the end of the week, Omega House will hold the group’s largest fundraising event to support hospice care for community members in need. Omega House has invited The Insiders to play at the Rozsa Center. The Insiders cover music from rock and roll’s late legend Tom Petty. This weekend …
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