Huskies love playing in the snow. 2023 Winter Carnival has Michigan Tech’s campus feeling excited. Festivities for the annual event will begin this weekend, with the majority of them taking place all next week. Tomorrow night royalty will be crowned, then next week campus will see the unveiling of snow …
Read More »Shut-Off of Nichols Trail Water Site Postponed
Water will continue to flow at an unregulated site along the Bill Nichols Trail near Greenland, at least for a little while longer. Michigan DNR Image The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy had originally ordered the Department of Natural Resources to shut the flow off by today. …
Read More »Public Input Wanted on Proposed Hancock Museum
Should the city of Hancock establish a museum? Officials are floating the idea of setting one up in the old Hancock fire hall, adjacent to city hall. At this point, they’re looking for ideas from the public as to whether the concept should be pursued, and how the museum should …
Read More »KBIC Receives Road Safety Grant
The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community will get some federal help to improve the safety of its roadways. The $259,384 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program will be used to develop a comprehensive safety action plan.
Read More »Local Businesses to Receive State Staff Training Grants
Five Copper Country businesses will receive some state help to train workers. Michigan’s Going PRO Talent Fund makes awards to employers to assist in training, developing and retaining current and newly hired employees. Training funded by the Talent Fund must be short-term and fill a demonstrated talent need experienced by …
Read More »Three NMU Trustees Among Whitmer Appointments
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced three new appointments to the Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees. They are:• Brigitte LaPointe-Dunham, of Baraga, who is the CEO for the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, and holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from NMU;• Steven Lindberg, of Marquette, a former state representative, who holds …
Read More »Tech Basketball Sweeps Wayne State – Friday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlights scores for more game details. High School In high school hockey last night…• The Hancock-Escanaba game was postponed until tomorrow. Houghton and Calumet open play at the Trenton Showcase today…• Calumet faces East Grand Rapids at 12:40. Coverage begins around 12:20 on the Voice of the …
Read More »Ottawa National Forest Seeking Teens to Join the Youth Conservation Corp this Summer
Applications are open for this summer’s Ottawa National Forest Youth Conservation Corp. The program accomplishes conservation projects on public lands, and employs young men and women interested in environment and conservation careers. Positions with the Youth Conservation Corp will work within offices across the forest including the Kenton Ranger district, …
Read More »February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness month. To help bring awareness to the topic, Dial Help’s Victim Services Department has shared information to inform the community. Approximately 10 percent of teens report having been physically abused by an partner sometime during the past year. Teen girls tend to experience violence …
Read More »Hancock to Purchase Quincy Green
The City of Hancock will purchase Quincy Green from Finlandia University. The city council voted last night to approve the purchase agreement, at a price of $150,000. The purchase includes the green space, sandstone wall, stairs and adjacent sidewalk in front of the old Hancock Central High School, now owned …
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