Local News

The following press release was issued by MDARD: LANSING – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is seeking five residents to serve on the new Board of Directors for the Ontonagon Conservation District. Letters of interest must be received by MDARD no later than 5:00 p.m. on …

Congress continues to look for ways to combat the heroin and opioid crisis that is affecting many parts of the nation, including the Copper Country. Northern Michigan’s representative Jack Bergman participated in this year’s first Bipartisan Heroin and Opioid Task Force meeting along with health experts on Monday. Bergman said …

Five million dollars is being appropriated for the research and design of a new Great Lakes icebreaker as part of the federal funding bill the President recently signed into law. Senator Gary Peters said he pushed for and helped secure the funding, which will solidify the Coast Guard’s capability to …

A downstate man could be facing a series of charges after rear ending a police car with his snowmobile on Sunday. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Calumet post say the accident happened shortly before 4:00pm on M-26 near Pepin Road in Calumet Township. The patrol car was headed northbound …

Drivers near the L’Anse Area Schools are being asked to obey a “No Left Turn” sign that is meant to protect students walking home from school. School officials posted a request for the public’s help in keeping kids safe on their Facebook page. The sign is located near the Pizza …

Food, clothing, and shelter are often available through programs that help provide the basic necessities, but when a family has a child who needs just a little extra help, that family can turn to Simple Kindness for Youth (SKY). SKY is a local organization that Bubba Megowen says provides those …

The Portage Health Foundation (PHF) has a scholarship program for students graduating from the belowlisted high schools in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon counties. PHF will award one (1) $500 scholarship to a graduating senior (AY 2018/19) from each school. The scholarship is a one-time award. PHF’s intention is that …

Some changes are in store for the entertainment lineup at the Historic Calumet Theatre. The venue is under new management and is proud to announce its full schedule for the 2019 entertainment season, including several well known headline acts.  “We like to think we’re upping the ante a little bit …

A Hancock resident is calling on the city council to take action to manage snowmobile traffic in the city before climate change leads to bigger problems. John Budd, a local researcher and advocate of climate change awareness, shared his concerns about snowmobile traffic with the city council at their regular …

The following press release was issued by UPEC: The Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition (UPEC) is seeking entries for its video contest. Consider what makes the UP environment special to you. Take us on a tour of your most loved location. Show us highlights from your favorite outdoor sport. If you …