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Life is a series of choices, and it’s best to start making the right choices at a young age. The Red Ribbon patch program seeks to get that message to kids to avoid substance abuse. Dial Help Prevention Coordinator Kevin Weir said, “A lot of people are out there trying …

Sometimes, a simple phone call can make a world of difference. The Western U.P. Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is looking for volunteers for the new program–Keeping Independent Seniors Safe (KISS). RSVP Program Specialist Christina Mayworm said, “It’s designed to allow our volunteers who want to be involved but …

The Copper Country Community Arts Council (CCCAC) is the administrator for the Regional Re-granting program of the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA). The CCCAC facilitates funding opportunities for Arts Projects and Professional and Organizational Development in the six counties of the Western Upper Peninsula; Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga, Ontonagon, …

See a preview of the video at finlandia.edu/news The 2016-17 season of the Nordic Film Series at Finlandia University’s Finnish American Heritage Center (FAHC) gets under way with a film every Upper Michigan outdoorsman and outdoorswoman must see. On Thursday, October 13, the series opens with showings of the locally produced documentary “UP a River.” …

It’s time for the annual Pride Week at Michigan Technological University. Hosted by Keweenaw Pride, the week celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community with a variety of events beginning Monday, Oct. 10 through Saturday, Oct 15. Events begin Monday with “Pledge to be an Ally” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at …

In October’s monthly newsletter released via email Friday afternoon, Cheryl Fahrner, Executive Director of the Keweenaw Peninsula Chamber of Commerce announced that she would be resigning her post effective at the end of the month. Director for just over two years, Fahrner will be heading back to Wisconsin.  “I will …

The White Pine Electric Power Plant is set to close in about seven weeks. ABC-10’s Keweenaw Bureau Reporter looks at the ongoing controversy surrounding the plant’s closure. When operations cease at the White Pine Electric Power Plant, what effect will that have on power availability to those living in the …

The 2nd Annual Half N Dash will be held along the Houghton Canal on Saturday. The event is a fundraiser for Don’t Do It Yourself. DDIY is a non-profit organization that helps people in Houghton and Keweenaw counties who are facing a financial crisis due to a medical crisis. The half …

The Justin Fitch Memorial Ruck will begin at noon Saturday on the lawn outside the Walker Fine Arts Building on Michigan Tech’s campus. A ruck is a three, six, 12 or 22-hour march with weighted backpacks to symbolize the burdens veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other war-related …

HANCOCK — How was a small, country in a remote corner of the Russian empire able to gain independence without being crushed? And more importantly, how was Finland able to remain independent in spite of many challenges? These questions, and many others, will be answered at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, …