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The following press release was issued by the Rozsa Center: credit Gisele Ulep. Pictured, left to right are: (foreground) Wade Schulz, Scott Murphy, and the lead, Jonah Schulte; (background) Matt Koss, Ally Southgate, Griffin Pepin HOUGHTON, MI, Thursday, April 4, 2019 – The Rozsa Center, Department of Visual and Performing …

The following press release was issued by the Portage Health Foundation: [Hancock, MI] When the Father’s Day Flood happened last June, it brought in a lot of support throughout the immediate process. People and organizations from all across the country sent financial aid to support the Portage Health Foundation’s Flood …

The city of Hancock is looking to hire a Downtown Development Coordinator. The part-time position was recently approved by the DDA and the responsibilities include business retention, business recruitment, planning and promoting downtown activities and marketing. The position requires an energetic, results-oriented professional enthusiastic about the future of Downtown Hancock. …

The Houghton County Road Commission staff is being recognized with a Distinguished Service Award from the County Road Association of Michigan. Distinguished Service awards recognize road agency staff and commissioners who have dedicated their time and service in an outstanding manner to the advancement of the county road and bridge …

Two new troopers are joining the Michigan State Police Calumet Post. Shelby-native Freddy Bahena and Braden Knoop of Charlevoix graduated from the 135th Trooper Recruit School on April 3rd. MSP Director Col. Joe Gasper administered the Oath of Office during the ceremony at the Lansing Center. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered …

Several Finnish-American researchers have devoted their academic careers to the phenomenon known as “Karelian Fever.” Many families across the Copper Country and beyond have ancestors who died as a result of that dark chapter in Finnish-American history. Thousands of Finnish-Americans and Finnish-Canadians left North America, which was stricken by the …

The following press release was issued by Finlandia University: Finlandia University’s 2019 graduating class will hear from marketing major Haley Makela during this year’s commencement ceremony as the local student was selected as Student Representative. Makela has succeeded in and out of the classroom, all while being a dual-sport athlete …

US Senator Debbie Stabenow will give the commencement address to graduates at Northern Michigan University during next month’s ceremony. Northern Today, the NMU news source, reports that the senator accepted the invitation by the university to be the keynote speaker on Saturday, May 4th. NMU President Fritz Erickson said Senator …

The Keweenaw Community Foundation is celebrating their silver anniversary with a special event to thank those who have supported their mission over the last 25 years. The 25th Anniversary Celebration will be held Saturday, April 13th at the Miscowaubik Club in Calumet from 5:00-9:00pm. Executive Director Jim Vivian says the …

As spring moves into the area, the shows at the Calumet Theatre are starting to heat up as well. Take a trip down memory lane this weekend when William Florian takes the stage with Those Were The Days. Calumet Theatre Executive Director Marlin Lee says if you’re a fan of …