UPDATE: Hancock police confirmed this morning that the man arrested for a number of vehicle break ins in Houghton is connected to the break ins on Depot Street from a couple of weeks ago. The search warrant executed on the man’s home recovered a number of items from Depot Street …
Read More »Mission Point Nursing Home Problems Extend to Ishpeming Facility
Problems with the Mission Point nursing homes aren’t limited to the Hancock location. A review of Medicare inspections for the Mission Point facility in Ishpeming also reveals multiple fines and violations. The Ishpeming site has been penalized $293,481 over the past two years. Federal payments have been suspended twice. The …
Read More »Aspirus Announces Flu Shot Clinics
Aspirus Keweenaw has scheduled two community flu shot vaccination clinics this month. The sessions will be held October 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Laurium Clinic, and October 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Houghton Clinic. Advance registration is encouraged. Call 906-337-6560 to reserve a time. …
Read More »Portage Health Auxiliary Launches “Lights of Love” Campaign
The Portage Health Auxiliary is kicking off its annual Lights of Love campaign. Each year, the Auxiliary decorates and lights a Christmas tree “in honor of those still with us” and “in memory of those who have gone before us.” A donation of $5.00 or more for each name reserves …
Read More »The Friends of the Copper Island Academy Raise $1,000 Each for Two Local Veterans Groups
The Friends of the Copper island academy’s recent fundraising dinner, helped more than just the school, and its students. During the group’s annual fundraising dinner, an auction was held, with the majority of proceeds going to the Copper Island Academy. With four special items up for bid, four Amercian flags, …
Read More »Check Out This Year’s Fall Foliage from the Portage Canal
In his first full season, Dominic Snell, cruises the portage canal showing visitors the beauty of the Copper Country in the fall. Snell, works on the Ranger III during the day, and shuttles guided historical tours during the fall foliage months, on his own boat in his off time. Growing …
Read More »Mission Point Has History of Troubles
Troubles at the Mission Point Nursing Home in Hancock that we reported on Friday are not new. Medicare evaluations for the facility reveal that Mission Point has been fined $85,140 for violations since June of 2020. Medicare payments were suspended twice because of poor performance. Issues included improper food preparation, …
Read More »Absentee Ballots Released as State Legislature Approves Election Changes
Absentee ballots for the November 8th election are in the mail. Ballots were sent out late last week to those who have submitted applications. Applications can still be submitted, and any registered voter in Michigan can vote with an absentee ballot. No reason is required. Ballots can be obtained from …
Read More »Steve “Toehead” Bromley Traveled for 3,000 Miles, over 17 Months, and in One Canoe
3,000 miles, 17 months and one canoe, is all it took for Steven “Toehead” Bromley to travel around the south east united states. Tomorrow evening Bromley will entertain an audience with tales of the rivers and lakes he traversed during his journey. Bromely started his journey on the French Broad …
Read More »The TSgt. Robert E. LaMotte Squadron Presents the Annual POW/MIA 5K Tomorrow
Runners, get ready, set , go. The MTU Air Force ROTC’s Prisoner of War/Missing in Action 5K run start bright and early tomorrow morning. Those that are interested but haven’t signed up yet will have one last chance before the race starts at 11 am. This year’s race even has …
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