Michigan Tech’s Parade of Nations celebrates diverse cultures coming to the Keweenaw Peninsula. Each year leading up to the end of the previous spring semester the parade’s organizers open the annual Parade of Nations essay contest to incoming freshmen. This year the essay contest will ask high school seniors to …
Read More »Kivajat Dancers Invite the Community to an Old Time Copper Country Dance
Older residents of the Copper Country may remember going out on the town for an old-time Copper Country dance years ago. And the Kivajat Dancers are ready to introduce the tradition to a new generation. This Friday the Kivajat dance group will invite the community to a once-regular night out, …
Read More »Finlandia Foundation National Rededicates the Finnish American Heritage Center After a Year of Hard Work
Nearly a year after the hard work began, the Finnish American Heritage Center was rededicated last week as a pillar of Finnish American culture in the United States. When the Finlandia Foundation National heard the news that Finlandia University in Hancock was going to close, leaders took it upon themselves …
Read More »Celebrate the U.P. with UPEC at the Orpheum Theater in Hancock
Spring is the season for celebrating. The Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition will celebrate the U.P. tomorrow. The UPEC will host everything that makes up the Upper Peninsula from the smallest agate to the biggest tree. This year’s Celebrate the U.P. conference will go with the theme of Critical Lands and …
Read More »Michigan DNR Approves Changes to Coyote Hunting Regulations
Michigan DNR announces changes to the state coyote hunting season. Previously year-round, the Department of Natural Resources recently voted to approve two regulations affecting coyote hunters. The first change will shorten the season from all year, to from July 15th to April 15th each year. The second regulation coming …
Read More »MDOT Will Lift the Trunk Line Weight Restrictions on Monday
Starting next Monday the Michigan Department of Transportation will lift seasonal weight restrictions for state highways. All state routes designated M, I, or US will lift the spring load weight restrictions. County roads and city streets are determined by local departments, please check with local restrictions while traveling. Most local …
Read More »911 Advisory Committee Request Equipment Purchases for Police Cruisers, and the Jeffers SRO Officer
Other actions by the county commission included approving an MPSC Co-Location License Agreement and resolution with the state for sharing the Centennial 911 location for equipment. The agreement and resolution documents the agreement between the county and state. “ We went back and forth a couple of times about some …
Read More »Houghton County’s Equalized Value Increases for Real and Personal Property
Houghton County’s Commission received the annual county equalization report. The county’s equalized value has risen since the previous report by fifteen percent for real property and eight percent for personal property, totaling 1,823,620,232 dollars. The five communities that received the highest equalized value included the City of Houghton, Portage Township, …
Read More »USDA Awards Grants to Food Producers for Energy Efficiency Upgrades
The United States Department of Agriculture announced more than 1 million dollars in grants awarded to Northern Michigan and Upper Peninsula food producers. Yesterday Rural Development State Director for Michigan Brandon Fewins announced the department’s support for food producers and rural businesses making investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency. …
Read More »Laurium’s Village Manager Selected to Speak at 2024 Gogebic Community College Graduation
College students have just a few more weeks until the end of the semester and final exams. For some though their time on campus won’t end when they turn in their final test. Gogebic Community College hopes to inspire graduating students by inviting a special guest and alumni to …
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