HOUGHTON – BHK Child Development Board is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to children free of charge. Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age or disability, and there …
Read More »Houghton City Council Passes Budget–Recap From June 8th Meeting
Tax revenues for the city of Houghton are up, meaning there’s a bit more money in their new budget. The City Council passed the 2016-17 budget at their regular meeting Wednesday. The budget covers roughly $8 million in total with about $3.5 million in the General Fund. City Manager Eric …
Read More »25th Copperman Registration Open
COPPER HARBOR – Join us in Copper Harbor for the 25th annual Aspirus Copperman Triathlon & Duathlon, on Saturday, Aug. 6. The triathlon includes a half-mile swim in Lake Fanny Hooe, a 23-mile bike ride along the shores of Lake Superior and a 5-mile run at the tip of the …
Read More »TRiO Upward Bound, U.S. Dept. Of Agriculture To Help Nourish High School Students This Summer
See full story at finlandia.edu/news This summer, from June 13 to July 14, 2016, approximately 35 area high school students will experience the daily routines of college freshmen on the Finlandia University campus. The TRiO Upward Bound summer students live in the Finlandia residence hall, attend demanding daily classes, complete homework, …
Read More »Stroke Magnets Educate Thousands On How To ‘ACT FAST’ And Save A Life
HOUGHTON – Every second counts when someone is suffering from a stroke. Being able to identify the warning signs and symptoms right away can help make a difference and save a life. That’s the message more than a dozen Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital nurses and staff shared with local residents while handing out “ACT FAST” stroke awareness magnets at grocery stores …
Read More »Keweenaw Community Foundation Cross Country Skiing Grants Available
Hancock, Michigan—The Keweenaw Cross Country Skiing Endowment Advisory Committee of the Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) is now accepting applications for its annual granting cycle. $4,997.66 is available from the Keweenaw Cross Country Skiing Endowment Fund for local organizations supporting skiing programs. To be considered, grant applications must be submitted to …
Read More »"Dark Store" Legislation Passes State House
LANSING — State Representative Scott Dianda (D-Calumet) said today that House approval of House Bill 5578, sponsored by Rep. Dave Maturen (R-Vicksburg), aims to bring fairness to the process used when the Michigan Tax Tribunal determines the true cash value of a commercial property in a property tax dispute. HB …
Read More »Protest Over Food Quality At U.P. Prison
For the original story and video, visit ABC-10’s website. Several hundred inmates at the Marquette Branch Prison recently held what’s being called a ‘passive level demonstration’ to protest the food that’s being served to them. Michigan Department of Corrections spokesman Chris Gautz says the demonstration took place during dinner on …
Read More »Summit Tackles Human Trafficking In Michigan
Millions are involved in human trafficking worldwide, and it’s a big problem right here in Michigan. That’s why a summit is being held to address the problem. Organizer Gary Lalicki says they’ll ask something of attendees. U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade and State Senator Judy Emmons are among the speakers at …
Read More »Chiropractor Recommends Acupuncture Treatment
If you’re suffering with muscle or ligament pain you might consider dry needling for relief, which uses a thin acupuncture needle that’s inserted deep into a muscle where there’s pain. That’s the trigger point says chiropractor Dr. Karen Slota.
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