MDOT will be performing its annual inspection of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge tomorrow, beginning at 7am. MDOT Spokesman Dan Winegarten. A link to the project is here.
Read More »UP Health System Portage Now Offers PET/CT Scans
UP Health System Portage has announced they now offer PET/CT scans. A PET/CT Scanner combines Positron Emission Tomography with Computed Tomography images. PET images show the function of cells in the body, while CT images show anatomy such as vessels and organs. When the two are combined, it allows physicians …
Read More »Baraga County Residents Can Turn In Used Oil Products
The L’Anse village council made quick work of a brief agenda last night. Village president Ron Ervast called attention to two upcoming used oil events being hosted by the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. The events are open to all Baraga County residents, at no charge. They will be held at …
Read More »Eric Koskinen Will Reopen Calumet Theater On July 3rd
Eric Koskinen and his Top Shelf Band will reopen the Calumet Theater on July 3rd. The show was originally scheduled for this past March, to kick off the theaters 120th Season, but had to be rescheduled, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In guidance with strict COVID-19 protocols, a limited number …
Read More »Hancock School District Update
It’s time for students of the Hancock School District to start turning in their Chromebooks. This, from an email sent to parents, by Superintendent Dr. Steve Patchin. There are a couple ways to do so. Within the next two weeks, Chromebooks can be dropped off during meal pick up on …
Read More »MLB Owners Float New Proposal – Tuesday Sports Wrap
Finlandia The Finlandia University baseball team has added another member. Andrew Andrade is a right-handed pitcher from Riverside, California. Despite the state’s allowance of the reopening of gym and training facilities this week, Finlandia University’s Paavo Nurmi Center will remain closed, at least until August. School officials say they’re focusing …
Read More »Keweenaw Sheriff’s Department Gets New Truck
The Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office has a brand new 2020 Chevrolet 2500 pickup, thanks to the Operation Stonegarden grant program, through the Department of Homeland Security. Keweenaw County Sheriff Curt Pennala. To be considered, entities must be state, local or tribal law enforcement agencies that are located along the U.S. …
Read More »UP Health System Portage Begins Allowing Visitors On A Limited Basis
In a press release sent this morning, UP Health System Portage has announced they will begin allowing visitors on a limited basis effective immediately. Lower than expected volume of COVID-19 cases in the region, factored in the decision. The new restrictions will allow most patients to have one visitor or …
Read More »Western Upper Peninsula Health Department Lifts Advisory In Hubbell
Back in April of 2018, the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, issued an advisory, urging the community to stay clear of a 1,000 foot section of M-26 near the C & H Mineral Building in Hubbell. The advisory has now been lifted. The advisory was originally issued, due to physical …
Read More »DNR AND National Guard Team Up For Work On State Park In Ontonagon County
Michigan’s DNR and the Michigan National Guard’s 1432nd Engineering Company, have teamed up to perform maintenance and upgrades to the infrastructure of Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Ontonagon County, through June 10th. The Army National Guard’s Innovative Readiness Training, combines military skills and community resources, which produces mission ready …
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