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CPR can help save a life in the case of cardiac arrest. Just like how QPR may help prevent suicide. Later this week Copper Shores Outreach and Education with Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds will host a suicide prevention training opportunity in L’Anse. The program title Questions, Persuade, and Refer …

The Ontonagon Volunteer Fire Department responded to a brush fire over the weekend near 14 Mile Point Lighthouse. On Saturday the fire department responded to a brush fire around 3 pm. The department believes that it may have been burning for the past two weeks. The fire reached as close …

Since 1909 volunteer in the village of Ahmeek have dedicated their time to training, saving lives, and getting involved with the community. The small town’s local fire and rescue department was the first local first responder group to join Giving Tuesday. Since then Ahmeek Fire Department has been able to …

Across the country tomorrow families will gather around the dinner table for what should be a great Thanksgiving holiday. But in the hours leading up to the table being set, the kitchen will be busy with plenty of dishes in the midst of cooking. During Thanksgiving, it is important to …

Local recreation trails in the Copper Country keep our communities physically and economically healthy. In Calumet, the Swedetown Trails Club helps the township maintain the trials and organizes various events during the ear that bring in thousands of visitors. Larry Zurawski says that getting outside into the woods, being active …

This past year was very exciting for leaders at Unite Mental Health and Wellness. Late last year the non-profit mental health provider opened its doors to the community. While also introducing themselves to the community through Giving Tuesday. Angela Price and Beth Shannon set out with the goal of closing …

On Saturday while out supporting small businesses in the Keweenaw Peninsula during Small Business Saturday. Stop by the Rozsa Center to check out some even more locally connected gift options. On Saturday at the Rozsa Center the center for performing arts will host its annual Home for the Holidays Gift …

After Thanksgiving, much of America will fight over the best deal at their nearest super mega shopping center on Black Friday. But in the quaint community of Hancock will turn the calendar toward Christmas with the annual Christmas walk. The Hancock Business Association will enjoy the miracle of Quincy Street …

Tomorrow families will gather around the table and share a Thanksgiving day fest. Maybe watch a football game or two, and surely take a turkey day nap. But for many seniors in the Upper Peninsula finding companionship on the holiday may not be as simple as getting in the car …

The Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter home has relied on the support of the community, as much as victims of domestic violence rely on having a safe place to go in times of need. Since the shelter home was created in 1980 volunteer victim advocates have provided a safe place for …