Keweenaw Bay Indian community gains 760 acres of forestland in Baraga County from The Nature Conservancy. Yesterday the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and The Nature Conservancy announced a deed transfer of 760 acres of land. The forestland was originally a part of the tribe’s 1842 reservation boundaries. Natural Resources Director …
Read More »Right Start U.P. Purchases Three Floors of Hirvonen Hall
Right Start U.P. announces its purchase of property in Hirvonen Hall. Last Thursday Right Start U.P, a non-profit organization located in Hancock, completed a purchase agreement for the first three floors of Hirvonen Hall. RSUP plans to use the space to house the Hancock Community Hub. Which will lease space …
Read More »Michigan Technological University will Introduce the new Environmental Data Sciences Program in the Fall
Michigan Technological University introduces a new environmental data science program to campus. Michigan Tech realizes there’s a growing need for data scientists working on environmental analysis. Leading the university to expand its current program offerings to students, and will introduce the new Environmental Data Science program this upcoming fall semester. …
Read More »CCISD Career and Technical Education Collaborate with Great Lakes Sound and Vibration and Lincoln Electric for Welding Education Event
Copper Country ISD Career and Technology partners with Great Lakes Sound and Vibration and Lincoln Electric to host a collaborative event to demonstrate advancing technical education and industry practices. Great Lakes Sound and Vibration COO Jeff Van Karsen and a member of the CTE program’s advisory commission initiated the collaboration …
Read More »Keweenaw Chain Drive Encourages Trail Use and Raises Funds for Hancock Trails Club
Keweenaw Chain Drive runs and bikes to support the local area’s trail system. For several years the organizers of the Keweenaw Chain Drive use the event during Bridgefest to promote trail use by residents. The completely free event offers chances to use the mountain biking trails or running trails at …
Read More »Keweeanw National Historical Park Advisory Commission Awards $117,000 in Preservation Grants
The Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission awards 117,000 dollars for historic preservation projects around the Western Upper Peninsula. The Keweenaw National Historical Advisory Commission has awarded grants as a part of the Keweenaw Heritage Grant program to thirteen projects stretching from Ontonagon to Eagle Harbor. The three largest projects …
Read More »Mohawk Technology Recognized with a 2024 Michigan Company to Watch Award by Michigan Celebrates Small Business
A Keweenaw Peninsula company was recently recognized as a business to watch by Michigan Celebrates Small Business. Last month Mohawk Technology received a 2024 Michigan Companies to Watch Award at the annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business awards gala. Company founder and CEO Jay Isaacson says that the honor represents years …
Read More »Hancock Softball Falls in State Quarterfinals – Wednesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game information. High School The Hancock softball team’s tournament run ended with a 12-0 loss to Hillman in the quarterfinals yesterday. Twilight League In Twilight League baseball last evening…• Craig Heinonen Coldwell Banker blanked Northern Driveline 2-0. Cody Turner struck out 11 to …
Read More »Head Coach Potulny Exits NMU Hockey Program
There’s a big change at the top of the Northern Michigan University hockey program. Head coach Grant Potulny has stepped down after seven seasons at the helm. Potulney led the Wildcates to four 20-win seasons, but the 2023-2024 team finished with a sub-.500 record of 12-16-6. A press release from …
Read More »Inspections Discover a 13-Foot Gash in M/V Michipicoten’s Hull from Structural Failure
Inspections of the M/V Michipicoten discover a 13-foot-long crack in the hull. On Saturday the lake freighter m/V Michipicoten began taking on water while traveling east on Lake Superior from Two Harbors Minnesota with a load of Tanorite. The ship was ferried to Thunder Bay Ontario for an inspection to …
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