Staff shortages within Michigan prisons have been an issue for several years. However, the challenge continues to grow. Mandatory overtime hours and high officer-to-prison ratios are unsafe for workers and prisoners. Exhaustion and burnout can lead to unsafe situations or missteps. Michigan legislators are working on solutions, notably addressing the …
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The Forest Service seeks to support projects that reduce the risk of wildfires, improve water quality, or restore wildlife habitat. The USDA Forest Service Eastern Region has begun accepting grant applications for the Landscape Scale Restoration program. The Landscape Scale Restorations program provides grants supporting projects that reduce wildfire risks, …
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The Houghton Portage Township School board experiences some movement ahead of the 2024-25 school year. During the August school board meeting, Houghton Portage Township School’s board of education accepted the resignation of Scott Leonard as vice president. Board Secretary Brent Burns will replace Leonard as the board vice president. Burns …
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Michigan State Police UPSET Team arrests a 55-year-old Atlantic mine man for intent to deliver and possession of methamphetamine. On Friday the MSP UPSET drug enforcement team concluded an investigation that led to the arrest of an Atlantic Mine man. The suspect will face three charges related to delivering methamphetamine, …
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The Keweenaw Co-Op announces the opening date of its relocation to downtown Hancock. Over the weekend the Keweenaw Co-Op announced it will open in the 600 block of Quincy Street on October 16th. The Keweenaw co-op began working toward moving from its current location on Ethel Avenue several years ago. …
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Copper Shores Outreach and Education has rescheduled the Guiding Good Choices training sessions. Originally scheduled to start yesterday, Copper Shores will move the program to next week. Starting on the 26th. The Guiding Good Choices program will work with Baraga County families that want to strengthen the bond and learn …
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The Environmental Protection Agency, EGLE, and Honeywell International will host an open house tomorrow before beginning sample collection in Torch Lake. In September the Environmental Protection Agency and EGLE will conduct a pilot study on mining waste in Torch Lake. The work by the federal contractors will help the EPA …
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The City of Hancock calls on vendors for the end of Summer Celebration. Recently Hancock DDA coordinator Todd Gast released details for the 2024 City of Hancock End of Summer Celebration. The event’s introduction last year brought the community out to different parks and areas of downtown for fun games …
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From the place where Wesley Karna was born. To the place, he was laid to rest. M-26 now bears the moniker Private Wesley Vietti Karna Memorial Highway. On Friday a formal ceremony was held with Private Karna’s descendants, Representative Greg Markkanen, and a veteran with the South Range VFW Post …
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The Upper Michigan Water Company lifts the boil advisory in Mohawk. The Upper Michigan Water Company has completed bacterial contamination tests, following water system improvements made earlier in the week. Tests show that there is no longer any need to boil water before use. Customers in Mohawk, Fulton and Seneca …
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