The James Bogan Health Administration Scholarship has opened access to funds for students seeking higher education. The Copper Shores Community Health Foundation will begin accepting scholarship applications from residents in Baraga, Houghton Keweenaw, and Ontongon counties who are interested in pursuing a master’s level program. The scholarship will award 5000 …
Read More »Houghton City Council Approves Sale of the Hodge Building
The city of Houghton has approved the city’s operating budget for 2024 -25. Houghton breaks the city budget into several departments for transparency. That includes department budgets for typical city operations as well as for the spring and fall clean up, tree trimming and replacement, security cameras, and School resource …
Read More »Organizers Excited to Put Together the 2024 Bridgefest Lighted Boat Parade
Just one more day before the grand parade kicks off the big weekend. But there’s a second parade. That’s a little closer to the canal. And will include a planet of wacky, and fun displays. The Bridgefest lighted Boat Parade on Saturday. This year’s theme will follow along with the …
Read More »The Nature Conservancy Transfers 760 Acres in Baraga County to the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
Keweenaw Bay Indian community gains 760 acres of forestland in Baraga County from The Nature Conservancy. Yesterday the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and The Nature Conservancy announced a deed transfer of 760 acres of land. The forestland was originally a part of the tribe’s 1842 reservation boundaries. Natural Resources Director …
Read More »Right Start U.P. Purchases Three Floors of Hirvonen Hall
Right Start U.P. announces its purchase of property in Hirvonen Hall. Last Thursday Right Start U.P, a non-profit organization located in Hancock, completed a purchase agreement for the first three floors of Hirvonen Hall. RSUP plans to use the space to house the Hancock Community Hub. Which will lease space …
Read More »Michigan Technological University will Introduce the new Environmental Data Sciences Program in the Fall
Michigan Technological University introduces a new environmental data science program to campus. Michigan Tech realizes there’s a growing need for data scientists working on environmental analysis. Leading the university to expand its current program offerings to students, and will introduce the new Environmental Data Science program this upcoming fall semester. …
Read More »CCISD Career and Technical Education Collaborate with Great Lakes Sound and Vibration and Lincoln Electric for Welding Education Event
Copper Country ISD Career and Technology partners with Great Lakes Sound and Vibration and Lincoln Electric to host a collaborative event to demonstrate advancing technical education and industry practices. Great Lakes Sound and Vibration COO Jeff Van Karsen and a member of the CTE program’s advisory commission initiated the collaboration …
Read More »Keweenaw Chain Drive Encourages Trail Use and Raises Funds for Hancock Trails Club
Keweenaw Chain Drive runs and bikes to support the local area’s trail system. For several years the organizers of the Keweenaw Chain Drive use the event during Bridgefest to promote trail use by residents. The completely free event offers chances to use the mountain biking trails or running trails at …
Read More »Keweeanw National Historical Park Advisory Commission Awards $117,000 in Preservation Grants
The Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission awards 117,000 dollars for historic preservation projects around the Western Upper Peninsula. The Keweenaw National Historical Advisory Commission has awarded grants as a part of the Keweenaw Heritage Grant program to thirteen projects stretching from Ontonagon to Eagle Harbor. The three largest projects …
Read More »Mohawk Technology Recognized with a 2024 Michigan Company to Watch Award by Michigan Celebrates Small Business
A Keweenaw Peninsula company was recently recognized as a business to watch by Michigan Celebrates Small Business. Last month Mohawk Technology received a 2024 Michigan Companies to Watch Award at the annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business awards gala. Company founder and CEO Jay Isaacson says that the honor represents years …
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