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The Copper Country ISD is excited to announce that they have received a $364,000 competitive Career and Technical Education (CTE) grant from the Michigan Department of Education. The money is to be used to purchase equipment for the new Welding & Manufacturing class that will be offered to all Copper …

The Houghton County Planning Commission is finalizing the process of updating the county’s 2012 Master Plan. The public is invited to provide input as the commission completes its 5 year review, revision and update on the plan. The updated Master Plan can be viewed by clicking here. Written input can …

LAURIUM, Mich. – Do you know what you should about cholesterol—how to keep it at a healthy level to help prevent heart disease? Aspirus offers up these five must-know facts about cholesterol to help you get started. 1. Your body needs cholesterol. This waxy substance is found in every cell in the …

Portage Health Foundation (PHF) and Michigan Technological University are once again seeking local applicants for the Making a Difference Scholarship. At the heart of what the Portage Health Foundation does, is investing in health care, health research and health education. “We believe there is an enormity of opportunity for young people,” said Kevin Store, executive director of the PHFoundation. “By helping to provide access to …

January is human trafficking awareness month, and the Upper Peninsula Human Trafficking Task Force has been giving presentations all week to spread awareness across the UP. The recently re-assembled task force has teamed up with local and federal law enforcement agencies and will hold two more seminars today. When you …

The city of Houghton made two appointments to the Library Board at their regular meeting Wednesday. Though there is currently only one open position on the board for the Portage Lake District Library, the pulling out of Chassell Township from the library district means Houghton will be able to appoint …

The City of Houghton’s current medical marijuana ordinance does not comply with the recently passed Medical Marijuana Facility Licensing Act. As the December 15th deadline approached, the city chose to rely on its existing ordinance and to take no further action as the new rules went into effect. It was …

HANCOCK — The reindeer are coming! The reindeer are coming! After several years of waiting, Heikinpäivä festival-goers will be pleased to know that this year’s festival will include three reindeer as part of the outdoor activities on Quincy Green. Thanks to an initiative by Finlandia University President Philip Johnson and …

The Copper Country is one of the few places in the United States where you can hear the Finnish language spoken in public on a regular basis. If you’ve ever wondered what those folks are saying, or wanted to join in their conversation, the Finnish American Heritage Center (FAHC) at Finlandia University …

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 1. OVERVIEW The Portage Health Foundation’s mission is to support the charitable health needs of the community through enhanced philanthropy and community collaboration. The Portage Health Foundation’s five pillars of emphasis guides meaningful investment in projects, programs, and services that meet the needs of the community and …