Naloxone saves lives. Commonly known as Narcan, Naloxone has been used within addiction health communities to respond to opioid overdoses. Copper Shores Outreach and Education understands that spreading knowledge about addiction and tools used by professionals in the case of emergencies can help communities take action. Next week Copper Shores …
Read More »Houghton Police Seek Information for Missing Person
Houghton police seek information regarding a missing person. The city of Houghton police department notified the community to a missing person today. Myrica Rajdl, 18 years old, was last seen at the Walgreens in Houghton at 3 pm yesterday. She is described as last seen wearing camo pants and a …
Read More »Keweenaw Health Foundation Donates $25,000 to CLK Schools Childcare to Expand Services
The Keweenaw Health Foundation commits a donation to address the childcare shortage crisis in the Copper Country. Yesterday the Keweenaw Health Foundation announced it will commit a 25,000 dollar donation to CLK Schools Childcare to support services provided to the community. The donation will aid CLK Schools Childcare with expanding …
Read More »Two Nigerian Men Sentenced to 210 Months in Sextortion Case Related to the 2022 Death of a Marquette Teen
Two Nigerian men have been sentenced in federal court related to the death of a Marquette teen in 2022. Sameul and Sampson Ogoshi of Lagos Nigeria, were sentenced today in Marquette at the Federal District Court of West Michigan. Both men will spend 210 months in jail for the sexual …
Read More »Hancock Ends Summer with a Ball Drop, Street Dance, and More Fun
The end has come. But that won’t keep Hancock from celebrating a great end to a great summer. Last year Hancock introduced the End of Summer Celebration to the Copper Country. Inviting the community to downtown, activities on the Quincy Green, and backyard tournaments in local parks. The whole day …
Read More »MTU Football Claims Epic 4-OT Win – Friday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school volleyball last night… Houghton got past Jeffers 3-2 (24-26, 25-23, 24-26, 25-18, 15-13) in an incredibly tight match. For the Gremlins, Chloe Serafin had14 kills, 8 blocks and 21 digs, Sophie Hebert had 11 kills, Laney …
Read More »Copper Shores Victim Support and Michigan Technological University Team Up to Make Bracelets for Hope
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation and Michigan Technological University team up to support victims of sexual assault. Next Thursday Copper Shores Victim Support and Michigan Tech will host the Bracelets for Survivors event on Walker Lawn near campus. The event is open to students, faculty, and residents who want to …
Read More »Michigan Technological University Invites Students to K Day in Chassell
Students at Michigan Technological University have a large world to explore after college. However, while in Houghton, students will explore the Keweenaw Peninsula over four years. At the start of each school year, the university hosts a day for students to learn more about the professional, recreation student organizations during …
Read More »The Copper Shores community Health Foundation Begins Accepting Giving Tuesday Non Profit Applications
Each year the Copper Country shows immense support for the region’s non-profit organizations working throughout communities. Giving Tuesday for several years has raised over three million dollars. The day of giving with the Copper Shores Community Heath Foundation enjoys seeing many non-profits and residents getting involved. Recently the foundation opened …
Read More »The Keweenaw Family Resource Center Welcomes Fathers into the 24:7 Dad Program
Father figures play large roles in the lives of children. Over the past few months, the Keweenaw Family Resource Center has hosted Dad Cafés in the region to bring together fathers and talk about parenting challenges and growth. Soon the Resource Center plans to host a more thorough course for …
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