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The Michigan Department of Transportation earns a regional award for a small project improving the quality of life at the 2024 America’s Transportation Awards. Recently the Mid-America Association of State Transportation Officials held the annual America’s Transportation Award competition. The organization selected 27 projects nominated by nine state departments of …

Around the Upper Peninsula, many can walk past beautiful buildings with historic significance in the region. From several lighthouses to downtown storefronts, historic churches, and courthouses, many historic buildings need regular maintenance. Later in the month, the Keweenaw National Historical Park has set up a four-day historic masonry training workshop. …

An anonymous donation to the Copper Shores Meal on Wheels feeds Seniors with a familiar dish. Recently the Copper Shores Meals on Wheels program delivered the regional favorite food, a pasty, to seniors in the copper country. The meal was the benefit of a recent anonymous donation to the organization …

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 …