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Feeding America’s September mobile Food Pantry arrives today. But an hour earlier than normal. The Feeding America West Michigan mobile food pantry will arrive in Ontonagon at 11 am today. Volunteers with then pass out boxes of food to attendees. Those picking up donations will not need to show identification. …

The Keweenaw Community Foundation opens the fall grant cycle portal. Recently the Keweenaw Community Foundation announced it will begin accepting applications for the organization’s fall grant cycle. The application portal will remain open until October 21st. The Fall Grant awards include seven different grant funds. The smallest grant award of …

No one likes to talk about disasters. But starting a conversation about your plans for when an emergency occurs will help make sure everyone is prepared. September marks National Preparedness Month with the United States Department of Homeland Security. This year the department encourages families and communities to start conversations …

With school starting today, the first days of fall are around the corner. But before the leaves can change colors Hancock will celebrate the End of Summer. On Saturday the city will host the second annual End of Summer Celebration. The city invites the Copper Country to enjoy some fun …

Today is the first day of class for students. Parents will get a little education next Monday. Next week Houghton Portage Township schools plans to share with the community information for the upcoming bond extension. Currently the Houghton – Portage Township School district collects a 9.64 millage rate from residents …

The Swedetown Trails Club receives a grant for improving beginner mountain biking trails. Recently the League of Michigan Bicyclists announced the 2024 recipients of the organization’s Trailblazing Grant. Grant awards ranged from under 2,000 dollars to 5000 dollars for projects that support the creation, improvement, or maintenance of mountain biking …

The Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park has begun road construction on the South boundary road. Yesterday crews began road maintenance work on South Boundary Road, that connects each end of the park,. The construction lasts for three miles from the Union Spring Trailhead to the Lost Creek Outpost. Motorists traveling …

MDOT Crews continue work along M-28 in Baraga and Houghton Counties Today. Crews will begin work on the US 141/M 28 project’s shoulder rebuilding phase. Motorists can expect one lane of alternating traffic on the highway east of Rock River in Covington Township. MDOT anticipates crews will complete that phase …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school volleyball tonight… Hancock and Dollar Bay-Tamarack City compete at Chassell. Baraga visits Lake Linden-Hubbell. Ewen-Trout Creek hosts Wakefield-Marenisco. MLB The Tigers dropped a 3-0 decision to the Padres last night. In another bullpen game, Brenan Hanifee …

MI HOPE’s program has been a success in the western Upper Peninsula. Since the program started WUPPDR has led the way to connect homeowners with professional contractors to complete smaller projects that make a big difference. My Hope’s program has been a success in the Western Upper Peninsula. Since the program …