The Village of L’Anse will try again to get federal money for a long-term solution to the paving issues on Broad Street and Main Street. The town’s two main thoroughfares were part of the state’s original trunk line highway system, and were paved a century ago with concrete. Eventually, the …
Read More »Hancock Promise Deadline Extended
The deadline for Hancock High School seniors to apply to take advantage of Finlandia University’s Hancock Promise has been extended. University officials will accept applications until May 1st. The change coincides with an extension of Michigan’s priority deadline for filing the FAFSA form, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. …
Read More »Local Nonprofits Receive High Transparency Ratings
The Portage Health Foundation has received the highest possible rating for organization transparency from a respected non-profit monitoring organization. The monitoring group Guidestar awarded its Platinum Seal to PHF for the second year in a row. Several other non-profits in our region also received high marks in Guidestar’s latest report. …
Read More »Báez’ Homer Powers Tigers – Tuesday Sports Wrap
High School The high school track and field season begins today, as local teams compete at the MTU Indoor Invitational. College Baseball The Finlandia University baseball team lost both games of its doubleheader at Wisconsin-Platteville yesterday, falling 4-3 in 10 innings in the opener, and dropping the nightcap 4-0. In …
Read More »Finlandia Honors the 2022 Graduating Class
Its nearing the end of the year for Finlandia’s college students. And with it comes celebrations for students who showed academic success and sisu. Last Friday Finlandia University awarded scholarships and honors to graduating students. Finlandia faculty were proud to present various awards to this year’s graduating class, none more …
Read More »Keep the UP Wild Presentation with Copper Country League of Women Voters
The Copper Country chapter for the League of Women Voters host Keep the U.P. Wild Saturday, April 23rd. The presentation will present the pros and cons of expanding wilderness areas in the western upper peninsula. The movement Keep the U.P. Wild has added onto three wilderness areas within the region. …
Read More »Dems Endorse Whitmer for Re-election; GOP Nomination Process Begins Tonight
To the surprise of no one, the Michigan Democratic Party has nominated its slate of state officeholders for second terms. Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel were all endorsed at the party’s convention over the weekend. State party …
Read More »Keweenaw County Plans Search and Rescue Team
Groundwork is being laid for the potential formation of a professional-grade search and rescue team in Keweenaw County. Sheriff Curt Pennala has scheduled an organizational meeting Tuesday evening at 7:00 at the Allouez Community Center. Members of the public are invited, especially those who may be interested in becoming part …
Read More »Aspirus Keweenaw Auxiliary Offers Scholarships
The Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital Auxiliary has two scholarships available for local graduating high school seniors. The $500 grants are offered to Aspirus Keweenaw employees, auxiliary members, and volunteers, and immediate family members living in the same household. Scholarship applications are available through local schools, or on the volunteer page at …
Read More »Portage Health Auxiliary Accepting Grant Applications
The Portage Health Auxiliary is accepting grant applications from non-profit groups in Keweenaw, Houghton, Ontonagon, and Baraga counties. Grant requests should relate to the auxiliary’s mission of improving the health and well-being of youth and the elderly. The entry deadline is April 23rd. Awards will be made in mid-May. Forms …
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