Finlandia Finlandia University has introduced two more athletic recruits. Nathan Walerowicz will join the men’s hockey team as a defenseman. He’s from Sanborn, New York, and played most recently for the New York Apple Core of the Eastern Hockey League. Miguel Gonzales from Middleton, Wisconsin will be an infielder on …
Read More »Keweenaw Chamber Of Commerce Puts Resource List Together
On Thursday, certain sectors of our economy, including lawn care, nurseries, pest control and commercial and residential construction, will reopen, while they continue measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. Depending on data in the coming weeks, more sectors of the economy will hopefully start back up. Keweenaw’s Chamber of …
Read More »NASA Set To Launch Michigan Tech Satellite Next Spring
In March of 2021, NASA will be launching the second student built satellite from Michigan Tech’s Aerospace Team. The satellite, named Stratus, after it’s cloud imaging mission, will be sent on a rocket, up to the International Space Station. From there, it will be launched into outer space. Michigan Tech’s …
Read More »Proper Campfire Etiquette
With the weather breaking, and COVID-19 restrictions beginning to loosen, people are beginning to gather more outdoors, and what outdoor gathering is complete, without a campfire? There’s nothing wrong with a campfire, provided you properly extinguish it when you’re done. Within the last week, the Lac La Belle volunteer fire …
Read More »Governor Whitmer Thanks Medical Personnel
Governor Whitmer thanked medical personnel during a press conference yesterday afternoon, to update everyone on Michigan’s battle against COVID-19. She also noted the state now has increased testing capability, and that the number of confirmed cases seems to have plateaued. She also said this. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson Spoke …
Read More »Michigan Tech Assistant Professor Wins National Science Foundation CAREER Award
Michigan Tech Assistant Professor Erika Hersch-Green has won a National Science Foundation CAREER award. She explained what the award means. Her work currently includes introducing high school students to the world of evolutionary biology. Hersch-Green is also developing a series of educational modules for students.
Read More »Hancock’s Downtown Development Authority Holds Meeting
Hancock’s Downtown Development Authority voted to pass the 2021 budget when they met electronically last night. Acting City Manager Mary Babcock, said the city will have to self administer the MSHDA Grant. Summer Events haven’t been cancelled, but are dependent on if Governor Whitmer’s “Stay Home Stay Safe” Executive order …
Read More »NFL Foregoes International Games – Tuesday Sports Wrap
NFL The National Football League will not play any games on foreign soil this year. The league is set to release its 2020 season schedule on Thursday. That schedule will be based on the premise that games will be able to be staged beginning in the early fall, even if …
Read More »Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center Is there for Veterans During Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, takes this very seriously. Public Affairs Officer, Brad Nelson, outlined ways they’re providing top shelf care to veterans, while following CDC guidelines, to slow the spread of COVID-19. Links to contact the Iron …
Read More »Village Of Lake Linden Holds Millage Election
Tomorrow is election Day in Lake Linden. Bob Poirier, Village Clerk for Lake Linden, explained what’s on the ballot. Most municipalities just moved their May elections to August, hoping COVID-19 restrictions will be loosened by then. However, the election in the Village of Lake Linden, couldn’t wait. Should the Millage …
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