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$26 Million is being distributed to communities throughout the state in Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grants. “Creating more avenues for people to connect with Michigan’s beautiful outdoor spaces encompasses what Pure Michigan means. Investing in Michigan’s beautiful outdoor spaces can help economic growth while providing a physical and mental …

The winners of the 2018-2019 Outstanding Educator Award are Luke Theisen of Horizons Alternative High School, Laura Augustine of L’Anse Area Schools, and Heather French of Lake Linden-Hubbell Schools. Theisen has been vital in the creation of Horizon’s “Student First Initiative,” a program that aims to strengthen the student body …

The Houghton County Jail Task Force is now assembled.  At their regular meeting Tuesday, the County Board of Commissioners approved the list of members submitted by communities and organizations from throughout the area. It will be their objective to look at the jail overcrowding issue from all sides and develop …

Hancock–The Portage Health Foundation (PHF) is proud to announce the James Bogan Health Administration Scholarship to deserving residents of Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon Counties of Michigan. PHF will award one (1) $5,000 scholarship to be paid (per scholarship agreement) upon award each year. It is the intention of PHF …

Little Brothers—Friends of the Elderly is made possible by the generosity of its volunteers. A Volunteer Orientation will be held Wednesday from 6:00-7:00pm at their office in Hancock, located at 527 Quincy Street. This one-hour session will inform participants on the many ways they can volunteer at Little Brothers. Opportunities …

The following press release was issued by the KNHP: Fourth grade students from across the Keweenaw Peninsula and western Upper Michigan will be attending day-long field trips at Keweenaw National Historical Park from May 14-16. The annual event is known as Copper TRACES and is part of the Every Kid …

A benefit spaghetti dinner is being held to help the family of a Calumet teacher suffering from a rare form of dementia. 30-year-old Melissa “Curtis” Beckman was diagnosed with Pick’s Disease earlier this year and is said to be the youngest patient suffering from the disease seen at the Mayo …

A special meeting of the Hancock School Board is being held tonight to interview three candidates for Superintendent. Current Superintendent Kipp Beaudoin announced earlier this year that he would be stepping down in June. Each candidate will be interviewed for an hour. The board will hear from candidates Steve Patchin …

The Keweenaw Convention & Visitor’s Bureau (KCVB) has a new executive director. Michigan Tech alumnus Brad Barnett has been hired for the position. Barnett said he is excited to join the KCVB and looks forward to promoting the Keweenaw as a destination for a variety of tourism activities. “Our area …

Gladstone, MI — On Tuesday and Wednesday, May 7 and 8, 2019, Hiawatha National Forest fire personnel successfully conducted two prescribed fires in the Raco, Michigan, area. The 573-acre Rifle Range Prescribed Fire and 237-acre Porcupine Prescribed Fire both served the ongoing objectives of improving wildlife habitat and reducing hazardous fire fuels. …