The following press release was issued by Aspirus Keweenaw: HANCOCK, Mich. – All nursing moms are invited to join in the 2019 “Big Latch On,” a synchronized community breastfeeding event on Saturday, August 3, at the Jutila Center in Hancock. The Big Latch On takes place at 10:30 a.m. and gives …
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The following press release was issued by the Copper Country Community Arts Center: Hancock- During the month of August the Youth Art Gallery at the Copper Country Community Arts Center will feature artwork by the 2018 Isle Royale National Park Teen Artists-in-Residence, Gabriel Clark (Charlotte, MI) and Kellan Heikkila, (Chassell, …
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A Marquette County man is recovering after being injured in a crash Sunday morning. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Negaunee Post responded to the accident just after 8:00am on County Road 581 near Southwood Lane in Ely Township. A 40-year-old Ishpeming man was traveling northbound in a blue 2010 …
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A Portage Township man is dead following an accident Friday afternoon. Deputies from the Houghton County Sheriff’s Office responded to the accident around 2:30pm on Boundary Road in Portage Township. Authorities say 59-year-old Steven Long overcorrected his vehicle coming back onto the road after his passenger tires went off the …
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The US Army will have a special vehicle on hand at this year’s Houghton County Fair for the public to enjoy. It’s an adventure semi-truck featuring a CROW’s simulation system which is utilized for remote controlled weaponry. There will also be an M-9 laser shot simulation, XM-25 Grenade simulation, thermal …
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The Portage Health Foundation is the recipient of the Outstanding Volunteer Program Award, announced by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The Governor’s Service Awards recognize individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations for their commitment to volunteerism, service or philanthropy. “Our state is lucky to have such outstanding Michiganders who work hard every single …
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Moms and moms-to-be are invited to an expo geared just for them and their young ones. It’s called Celebrating Moms and Babies and is being held at the Copper Country Mall on Saturday, July 27th, from 11:00am to 1:00pm, hosted by the Western UP Health Department and UP Health System—Portage. …
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The following press release was issued by the Bishop Baraga Association: The Bishop Baraga Association (BBA) broke ground on a local prayer garden on July 23, 2019. Construction will begin in August for the garden to be located behind the Baraga Educational Center (BEC), 615 S. Fourth Street, Marquette, MI …
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Going to the fair can be a thrilling experience–but for kids with autism, the sensory overload can be a little too much for enjoyment. The Houghton County Fair is teaming up with the Copper Country Autism Awareness Group and the Copper Country Intermediate School District to offer a Sensory Sensitive …
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Finlandia University will hold their 2019 New Student Orientation August 22nd through the 24th. The event will include a welcome back picnic, a scavenger hunt, and volleyball games. Orientation weekend aims to show new students all that the Keweenaw has to offer while making them comfortable in their new home. …
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