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Come Learn How You Can Stop The Roar Of Hunger

The Portage Health Foundation is holding a day of informational sessions to discuss their calls for proposals for the Stop the Roar of Hunger food initiative. This is the 2nd round of funding for the campaign which seeks to end food insecurity in the four-county area. Meetings will be held …

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CCISD Explains Benefits Of CTE Programs

The Copper County Immediate School District held a meeting to discuss the Career Technical Education Millage proposal with the public, who will vote on the matter August 8th. Career Technical Education, or CTE, programs expose students to a number of different technical fields while still in high school. CCISD Superintendent …

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Crews Work To Help Those Trapped By Flooding

Emergency crews were called out to Stagecoach Road in Michigamme Tuesday after residents, like Mike Hinkens, heard the sound of rushing water. “I was outside at about 12:30 last night and I heard a loud rushing. It sounded like a river flowing. There’s a beaver dam up behind the road …

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Antlerless Deer License Applications On Sale

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that the application period for antlerless deer licenses opens Saturday, July 15, and runs through Aug. 15. Hunters may apply for one license in any open Deer Management Unit (DMU) statewide; a nonrefundable $5 fee is charged at the time of application. …

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July Is Lakes Appreciation Month

With Gov. Rick Snyder’s proclamation of July as Lakes Appreciation Month in Michigan, it’s the perfect time to encourage residents to enjoy and protect the state’s lakes. Recreation on Michigan’s lakes – boating, fishing, birding, swimming and more on the water – leads to jobs throughout the state in support of a $7 …

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MI-TRALE Announces Their August ORV Monthly Ride

MI-TRALE (Michigan Trails and Recreation Alliance of Land and the Environment) will have their August monthly ride starting at 10:00 a.m.  on August 16th . The ride will start south of Mass City following the OC trail over beautiful forest roads and trails through the Ottawa National Forest to Sidnaw.  …

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Vaudeville Open Tonight At Calumet Theatre

The Vaudeville Variety Show is starting off with a bang on the historic Calumet Theatre stage today at 7:30pm. The band Mohawk will be headlining. Other performers will include Bob Hiltunen, Anthony Shepeard, Brynna Gunn, Blayd Lewandowski, the CHS Drama Club, and more. Ticket prices are $5 for adults, $3 …

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