The city of Hancock will host an Easter Egg Hunt tomorrow at Quincy Green. Kids can have a picture taken with the Easter Bunny, and hunt for eggs. Special gold eggs will have special prizes inside. All are welcome. The search begins at 11:00.
Read More »“Seeking Balance” Opening Reception Tonight
The opening reception for the art exhibition titled Seeking Balance is tonight from 6-7:30 at the Copper Country Community Art Center in downtown Hancock. The exhibition includes mixed media pieces created by Lynn Mazzoleni. Her artist statement refers to her art reflecting her internal conflicts during which she desired balance …
Read More »Battle for 3rd Oldest Hockey Cup- Wolverines vs. Pioneers in Gibson Cup Tournament
Editor’s note: Games are scheduled to begin at 7:30, and doors open at 6:30. The Gibson Cup begins tomorrow evening at 6:30 in the Calumet Colosseum. Friday evening marks the first of 3 games through the weekend. Saturday, the game begins at 6:30 p.m. at Dee Stadium and on next …
Read More »Hancock Sets Arena Board, Approves Poplar Street Project, Begins Budget Work – City Council Meeting Wrap
Hancock continues to ready itself to run the Houghton County Arena. At last night’s meeting, the city council established a six-member Hancock Arena Advisory Board, to oversee arena operations. Initial membership includes Jon French from the Copper Country Junior Hockey Association, Craig Sporalski from the Copper Country Old-Timers Hockey Association, …
Read More »Finlandia Adds Seventh Teach-Out Destination
From Finlandia University: Finlandia University has finalized a Teach-Out Agreement with Waldorf University in Forest City, Iowa. Waldorf is Finlandia’s seventh official Teach-Out Institution, joining Michigan Technological University, Bay College, Adrian College, Wartburg College, Northern Michigan University and Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. Founded in 1903, Waldorf University is a friendly, private liberal arts …
Read More »Portage Health Foundation Opens Nutrition Needs Survey
From the Portage Health Foundation: Portage Health Foundation (PHF) is excited to announce the new Community Nutrition Education Needs Survey available for the community. PHF Community Health Educator Meghan Jaszczak, RD, plans to create educational community programming for healthy eating and nutrition, but first needs to know what residents are looking for. …
Read More »Sandra Loy Is New Fire Chief of Sherman Township Fire and Rescue in Gay
Sandra Loy began working as the Fire Chief of the Sherman Township Fire and rescue on Jan 1 2023. She had been with the department for over seven years before she was elected for the position. “You get to learn a wide variety of skills as a fire fighter, and …
Read More »Little Brothers to Again Host Easter Ham Dinners
The Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly (LBFE) is serving an Easter Ham Dinner in 5 counties. They estimate over 1000 meals will be served Easter Sunday, April 9. Below are the corresponding places and times: Hancock is serving dinner starting 2 p.m. at the Church of Resurrection. Houghton is …
Read More »Hancock Council to Create Arena Advisory Board, Discuss Wind/Solar Ordinance
The Hancock city council is expected to take another step forward tonight, as it assumes control of the Houghton County Arena. The city recently purchased the arena from Houghton County, but management of the facility remains under the day-to-day management of Portage Lake Multi-Educational Services until the end of June. …
Read More »Keweenaw County Needs Planning Commissioner
Keweenaw County is looking for a new member of its planning commission. The term would run through the end of 2024. The commission typically meets 10 times per year, at 4:00 p.m. on the last Monday of the month. Meetings usually last around 90 minutes. If you’re a Keweenaw County …
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