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Changes at the Federal Level will Negatively Affect Michigan Works! Ability to Help Job-seekers

Proposed changes to funding allotments by the U.S. Employment and Training Administration could reduce the number of services provided by Michigan Works!. Putting an end to Michigan’s established service delivery model, which uses local staff to respond quickly to job-seekers needs. The proposed changes likely reduce Michigan Works! staff from …

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CLK Elementary Joins Capturing Kids Hearts’ National Showcase for a Second Year in a Row

CLK Elementary is recognized once again named as a national showcase school by capturing kids hearts. This is the second year in a row that CLK Elementary has been recognized, and they join 378 other schools across the country being recognized this year. Capturing Kids Hearts selects schools as a …

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Finlandia Alumni Host Giving Day

The Finlandia Alumni Board will host its fourth annual Giving Day today.  Money raised will provide $250 grants to help students pay for textbooks.  Donations can be made online here , or by mail. Checks should be made payable to Finlandia University, labeled for Giving Day and mailed to: Finlandia …

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Baraga County Agrees to Buy Loader for Road Commission

Baraga County will help the Baraga County Road Commission purchase a new loader. At last night’s meeting county commissioners allocated $290,000 to assist with the purchase. Money will come from American Rescue Plan Act allocations. Road Commission engineer Doug Mills said the loader is badly needed… The last one we …

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L’Anse Approves New Budget, Supports Trail Development Plan

The Village of L’Anse has a new budget. At last night’s meeting, council members approved the plan. Village Manager Bob LaFave reported that it represents a slight increase over last year. He also noted that some flexibility may be needed, as prices for fuel, goods and services are rising. The …

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Calumet Middle Schoolers Win Statewide Aerospace Competition

Two Washington Middle School students recently took top honors in a statewide aerospace industry competition. Seventh-graders Jordan Hicks and Kristen Ylitalo outperformed more than 20 teams in the “Michigan Girls Future Flight Challenge,” hosted by the Women of Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan. Hicks and Ylitalo developed a prototype for …

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Aspirus Nurse Honored for Exceptional Service

From Aspirus Keweenaw: Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics recently honored Michele Nordstrom, surgical services RN, with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses in recognition for their commitment and patient-centered approach to care. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. …

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REL Takes Women’s Fast Pitch Opener – Tuesday Sports Wrap

Fast Pitch Softball On the opening night of Copper Country Women’s Fast Pitch Softball League play… • Superior Service v Northern Michigan Land Brokers – postponed because of field conditions. •  Crush v JB’s – postponed because of field conditions. • REL edged Superior National Bank 3-2. Vera Peterson was …

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Aspirus Health Recieves $52,500 from Michigan Works! for Employee Training

Michigan Works! is continuing their support of Upper Peninsula employers and employee training. Recently Aspirius Health received 52,500 dollars from Michigan Works!, going pro talent fund for helping employee training at their three locations in Gogebic, Houghton and Iron counties. The funds will be used to support the Medical Assistant …

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Michigan State Police Hosting First U.P. Teen Defensive Driving Course in Escanaba

Michigan state police are hosting their first U.P. Teen Defensive Driving course in just two more weeks. A long-time program, that shows teen proper defensive driving maneuvers, typically takes place downstate. Due to the pandemic, m-s-p had to put off bringing the program to students in the Upper Peninsula. The …

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