The Portage Health Foundation hosted informal sessions for people who are looking to fund their projects through their Stop The Roar Of Hunger food initiative. The sessions allowed potential applicants to ask questions and learn more about the funds. During this round of funding, Chelsea Goodreau from PHF Marketing and …
Read More »Hancock Police Ask For Help To End Road Worker Harassment
Although the road construction near the bridge in Hancock is almost over, Hancock Police Chief Wayne Butler cannot overlook driver’s mistreatment of construction workers. “Not only were they being screamed at and yelled at, their equipment was getting hit while they were working out there because of motorists not paying …
Read More »U.P. TV Celebrity Encourages CTE Programs Support
A video is out from an Upper Peninsula celebrity, talking about the benefits of Career and Technical Education. Host of the DIY Network’s “Man Caves”, “Sledgehammer” and “Desperate Landscapes” Jason Cameron was born and raised in the U.P. and took CTE classes in high school. Cameron credits the program with …
Read More »Local Girl Scout Brings Smiles To Young Hospital Patients
While she was a patient at Aspirus Keweenaw, 10 year-old Maija White turned her boredom into an idea to help others. “I was in the ER and I only had to watch TV and I had nothing else to do” said White. White put together 100 Smile Bags filled with …
Read More »Hancock Fire Chief Retires
The Hancock City Council is saying farewell to a longtime member of their fire department. Joe Neher is retiring after 22 year of service to the department, including five as the Fire Chief. The council expressed their appreciation for his dedicated, valuable and exemplary service.
Read More »Isle Royale Sea Planes Angering Hancock Residents
You’ve probably heard them by now–sea planes on their way to Isle Royale. Some residents in Hancock have complained to the city council about the noise of these planes as they come off the hill and begin the trip out to Lake Superior. Others have compared the noise to that …
Read More »Distemper Epidemic Continues In Houghton
The Houghton City Police Department says they have seen several cases of distemper in wild animals this summer. Distemper is a viral illness that can affect dogs and other wild animals. The illness attacks the animal’s respiratory, gastrointestinal and central nervous system, causing them to act differently, almost as if …
Read More »Road Workers Coming Under Fire
Motorists are frustrated with the construction on the Hancock side of the bridge and are taking it out on the workers there. Police Chief Wayne Butler says there have been reports of people throwing objects at the workers from car windows and shooting at them with pellet guns. Drivers are …
Read More »Houghton Middle School Students Share Lexus EcoChallenge Projects
A group of Houghton Middle School students led a presentation at the Community Art Center in Hancock, about their findings on the negative impacts of burning plastic. The ten eighth graders teamed up for the 2017 Lexus EcoChallenge, which allows students to solve local environmental issues. While the team has …
Read More »August Ranger Programs for Kids at the Portage Lake District Library
Houghton, MI – In August, join an Isle Royale Naitonal Park or Keweenaw National Historical Park ranger for programs celebrating our local national parks. Programs are geared for families and youth ages 5 to 12. Programs are held on Tuesdays at 1 pm and average 45 minutes. August Programs for kids at …
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