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Keweenaw Chamber Hosts 2019 Spark Plug Awards

The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce held their 2019 Spark Plug Awards, which showcase local businesses, organizations, community projects and individuals, for their efforts and also celebrates community accomplishments. Winners included Northern Hardwoods, in the Growth Category.  Customer Service Award, going to Keweenaw Adventure Company, Innovation/Transformation Award was given to REL, …

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Secretary Of State Benson Comments On Election Security

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has announced security for Michigan’s presidential primary, has never been stronger. Benson also warned due to new rules in absentee voting, coupled with new security measures, election results, will most likely come later, than in elections past. “My administration has done significant work to bolster …

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UP Health System Portage Has New CEO

UP Health System Portage has a new Chief Executive Officer. Ed Freysinger will assume CEO duties, effective March 30th. Chief Nursing Officer Ryan Heinonen, has served as interim CEO, since December of 2019. Gar Atchison, UP Health System Market President, said “Ed is a veteran healthcare executive with a strong …

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Haeussler Rejoins Hancock Council

Former Hancock councilor and mayor John Haeussler has returned to the city council. At a special meeting last night, Haeussler was appointed to fill the at-large council position vacated by the resignation of Stephanie Tubman. It was Tubman who replaced Haeussler last June, when Haeussler stepped down because of health …

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BHK Offers Scholarships

The BHK Foundation is accepting scholarship applications. The $500 awards are available to area high school seniors who attended the BHK Child Development Board’s early childhood or school-age programs. The scholarships may be used to cover any expenses related to post-secondary education, including tuition, housing, books, supplies, and other expenses …

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UP Health-Portage to Welcome New CEO

As received from UP Health System: UP Health System – Portage announced today that Ed Freysinger has been named chief executive officer (CEO), effective March 30. Ryan Heinonen, UPHS – Portage’s current chief nursing officer (CNO) has been serving as interim CEO since December 2019. “Ed is a veteran healthcare …

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