A Michigan House committee is giving legislation that cracks down on aggressive panhandling a onceover. It would make it illegal to intimidate a person, or threaten them, so they’ll give the panhandler money. State Representative Mike McCready is sponsoring the bills and says he’s seen an uptick in complaints from …
Read More »Legislation Aims To Stop Aggressive Panhandlers
A Michigan House committee is giving legislation that cracks down on aggressive panhandling a onceover. It would make it illegal to intimidate a person, or threaten them, so they’ll give the panhandler money. State Representative Mike McCready is sponsoring the bills and says he’s seen an uptick in complaints from …
Read More »LaBoda Talks About Winning The 2016 CopperDog 150
Once again, downtown Calumet buzzes with excitement as the 7th annual CopperDog 150 comes to a close. The race consists of three days and three legs totaling just over 125 miles. Last year’s champion, Dennis LaBoda, stayed in the lead for the first two legs but was followed closely by …
Read More »CopperDog 150 Sled Dog Race Set To Begin
Downtown Calumet is in the final preparations before the start of tonight’s CopperDog 150 Sled Dog Race. The opening ceremony begins at 6:30 with the first team out of the chute at 7pm. Volunteer Coordinator Brian Donnelly says this is one of the premiere events for the Keweenaw. The teams …
Read More »Gas Cards Available For Eligible U.P. Health System–Portage Cancer Patients
One of the obstacles to getting treatment for cancer in the Copper Country is the travel necessary to receive specialized care. A grant from The Keller Community Foundation out of Minnesota to the Portage Health Foundation is providing a way to ease the financial burden of having to make those …
Read More »Gas Cards Available For Eligible U.P. Health System–Portage Cancer Patients
One of the obstacles to getting treatment for cancer in the Copper Country is the travel necessary to receive specialized care. A grant from The Keller Community Foundation out of Minnesota to the Portage Health Foundation is providing a way to ease the financial burden of having to make those …
Read More »Project To Build Houghton Skatepark Pushing Off
Houghton, Michigan—A project aimed at bringing an outdoor skatepark to the City of Houghton has gained traction with a brand new website, an endowment through the Keweenaw Community Foundation, and a fundraiser scheduled for March 12th. A group of local community leaders formed in mid-late 2015 with the common goal …
Read More »Calumet Native Promoted To Brigadier General Of The Michigan National Guard.
A Calumet native is moving up in the ranks of the Michigan National Guard. Deputy Commander of the 46th Military Police Command Paul Rogers has been promoted to Brigadier General. He received his new rank insignia symbols at a promotion ceremony last weekend in Lansing Rogers received a Doctorate of …
Read More »Stormy Kromer Owner Talks Entrepreneurship At Michigan Tech
In 2001, Bob Jacquart heard news that Stormy Kromer caps were to cease production. A phone call and a month later, Jaquart Fabric Products brought Stormy Kromer Mercantile to the U.P. Bob Jacquart has a long history in entrepreneurship and he visited Michigan Tech to share that experience with students. …
Read More »Stormy Kromer Owner Talks Entrepreneurship At Michigan Tech
In 2001, Bob Jacquart heard news that Stormy Kromer caps were to cease production. A phone call and a month later, Jaquart Fabric Products brought Stormy Kromer Mercantile to the U.P. Bob Jacquart has a long history in entrepreneurship and he visited Michigan Tech to share that experience with students. …
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