A local community outreach program is asking for your support with a small building project. Baraga County Communities That Care, a non profit organization that promotes healthy living in the local community, is seeking donations of building material that will be used to keep books and literature dry. Recently the organization …
Read More »Volunteers Needed For Playground Builds
Volunteers are needed for a pair of playground builds in the city of Hancock. The new playground structure at Terrace Park was successfully built when volunteers came out last month. The city was also able to begin working on rehabbing the Terrace Park tennis court, which will be completed in …
Read More »Sawyer International Airport’s DuRay Named Airport Manager of the Year
Sawyer International Airport’s Duane DuRay has been named Airport Manager of the Year by the Michigan Association of Airport Executives. He was presented the award at the 66th MAAE Annual Fall Conference “in recognition of his dedicated service to the aviation industry and the Michigan Association of Airport Executives, and his …
Read More »Ted Nugent In The UP To Support McBroom
One Upper Peninsula candidate is getting backed by the Motor City Madman. Rocker Ted Nugent, an outspoken outdoor activist, will be joining Republican state senate candidate Ed McBroom for a rally in Marquette today 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. “Mr. Nugent has made a point of fighting for the people that find …
Read More »CCISD Using Virtual Reality For New Learning Experience
The Copper Country Intermediate School District will be using Virtual Reality technology to enhance the learning experience for its students. A demonstration of the recently purchased VR system was given to the CCISD board at their regular meeting this week. Board members were invited to give it a try, and …
Read More »Phase 1 Of CCISD Greenhouse Project Complete
Progress is being made on the Greenhouse Project for the Copper Country Intermediate School District. Community Transition Program teacher Karyn Juntunen gave the CCISD Board an update on the project at their regular meeting this week. After working on the project all summer, Phase 1 of the project has been …
Read More »Flood Insurance May Soon Be Available
Hancock residents may soon be eligible for flood insurance though the FEMA National Flood Insurance program. City Manager Glenn Anderson said there were few areas in Houghton County where residents could have had insurance before this year’s floods, and most of residents were unaware that they could. Hancock and the …
Read More »Hancock Explores Options For Paying Flood Funds Match
The city of Hancock is looking for ways to help with the required match for federal flood relief funds. The Federal Emergency Management Agency requires a match of 25 percent of their funds while the Federal Highway Administration needs a 20 percent match. Governor Rick Snyder authorized the state to …
Read More »Finnish Log Construction Expert to Present at Finnish American Heritage Center
The leading authority on Finnish log construction in North America will be in Hancock to share his expertise. Frank Eld, the Idaho resident of “Finnebago” fame and Finlandia Foundation National Lecturer of the Year, will give a lecture and demonstration on “Finnish Log Construction: The Art” at 6:30 p.m. on …
Read More »Hit The Road To Enjoy Fall Colors This Season
The leaves are starting to change and the Copper Country is one of the best places to see the fall colors. The County Road Association has listed the best places in the Upper Peninsula to drive and experience the season. Making the list in Houghton County was Covered Drive Road, …
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