For video on this story by ABC-10’s Melanie Palmer, click here. The waters of Lake Superior can be dangerous, so emergency responders need as many life-saving methods as possible Van Riper DNR members along with the Marquette County Fire Inspector gathered at the Baraga Marina Friday to receive equipment from …
Read More »NMU Criticized For Alleged Ban On Students Discussing Self-Harm
For the video of this story by ABC-10’s Jerry Taylor, click here. A non–profit educational foundation recently published an article stating that administrators at Northern Michigan University violated the First Amendment Rights of its students when it comes to discussing mental health issues. Last week, the Foundation for Individual Rights …
Read More »No Action Yet On Enbridge Pipeline 5
Attorney General Bill Schuette says the Enbridge Oil company has provided data on the safety of Pipeline 5, which is located underneath the Straits of Mackinac. But as Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick reports, it’s too early to talk about shutting the line down.
Read More »Survery Says American Teens Abuse Drugs More Than Europeans
When it comes to drugs, alcohol and tobacco use, how do teens in this country compare to those in Europe? The survey of about 100,000 15 &16-year-olds in 35 European countries, along with here in the U.S., finds American teens use more illicit drugs than teens in Europe. University of Michigan …
Read More »Social Media Posts May Affect College Admissions, Job Opportunities
If your child is heading off to college or preparing to enter the workforce, you may want to remind them to review their social media posts. That’s because college admissions officers and prospective employers are looking, this according to the founder of Social U, a social media management program, Julie …
Read More »Short Session Accomplishments By State Legislature
Michigan lawmakers are back on the campaign trail until the middle of next month. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick looks at what they got done during their short session.
Read More »Copper Country United Way Holding Fundraiser Cookout
The Copper Country United Way campaign continues. A cookout fundraiser will be at Tadych’s Econo Foods Saturday from 11:00am – 3:00pm. Enjoy Volleworth’s hotdogs or grilled hamburgers, chips and canned pop! Prices are low and all proceeds will go to the Copper Country United Way. Copper Country United Way provides funding …
Read More »Dianda Discusses Capital View Project Opposition
State Representative Scott Dianda continues to voice his opposition to the Capitol View project in Lansing. Dianda introduced a resolution in the State House earlier this week, requesting an investigation by the Attorney General into the process of the State Senate agreeing to lease office space in the building. He …
Read More »Forum To Feature Houghton County Candidates
There are several offices in Houghton County up for election this November. To hear from the candidates for some of the top positions in the county, the League of Women Voters of the Copper County and the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Candidates Forum and Voter Registration Information …
Read More »Volunteer Orientation Being Held At Little Brothers–Friends of the Elderly
One great way to spend your time is by volunteering in the community. Little Brothers–Friends of the Elderly is hosting a new volunteer orientation meeting on Wednesday, September 28th. The training will take place at their office in Hancock starting at 6pm. Students, retirees, community members, families and professionals all …
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