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Teaching children how to write is an endeavor of love, sweat, and tears. It’s an ongoing process of pulling out words and nudging students along to their point of breakthrough. However, when students are given the opportunity to share their teacher’s own editing and revising process, the art of writing …

A Girl Scout from Laurium is among those being recognized by the Girls Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes. Laura Lyons earned the Girl Scout Gold Award with her project, The Medicine of the Future is Our Food. In describing her project, Laura said, “My project focused on the health …

A renewable energy company is no longer pursuing a wind farm project in Baraga County. Renewable Energy Systems had proposed erecting dozens of wind turbines in the Huron Mountains within L’Anse Township. The proposal was strongly opposed by the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and the Friends of the Huron Mountains. …

Vendors and entries into the parade are being sought for this year’s Bridgefest. This year’s celebration includes the Bridgefest parade on Friday, June 14 at 7:05 pm. The route begins in Hancock and proceeds over the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. It continues through downtown Houghton ending just past the Magnuson …

The following press release was issued by the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce: PRESS RELEASE – Keweenaw Chevrolet in Houghton and Keweenaw Buick/GMC in Hancock partnered with the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce for the 2019 Bridgefest celebration. As the presenting sponsor, Keweenaw Chevrolet in Houghton and Keweenaw Buick/GMC in Hancock eagerly …

The following press release was issued by the Keweenaw Community Foundation: Hancock, Michigan—The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) of the Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) is now accepting applications for its 2019 granting cycle. Funds from the Kellogg Youth Fund for local organizations benefiting youth in grades 7-12. To be considered, grant …

The Michigan Department of Transportation is hosting a series of annual public input meetings throughout the Upper Peninsula. These sessions are designed to discuss the department’s Five-Year Transportation Program and the State Transportation Improvement Program. MDOT will be at the Houghton City Center on Friday, May 3rd where the public …

This year’s Education Leadership Award recipient is Copper Country Intermediate School District Administrative Assistant Peggy Myllyoja. Myllyoja was honored at Wednesday’s 20th Annual Education Awards Dinner at the Magnuson Franklin Square Inn in Houghton, hosted by the Copper Country Association of School Boards. Over 120 students, parents, school personnel and …

A business in L’Anse is expanding and bringing more jobs to the area. CertainTeed Ceilings Corporation was founded in 1904 as the General Roofing Manufacturing Company.  Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products. The company plans to expand its ceilings manufacturing facility in …

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has appointed Baraga resident Bridget Summers to the Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees. “I’m focused on improving education for all Michigan students. Bridget Summers shares that focus,” Whitmer said. “Bridget brings experience and expertise to Northern Michigan University and I’m excited to work with the board towards …