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For 50 years in the Copper Country BHK Child Development has impacted many families. Found throughout the Keweenaw, the center’s several locations help families gain a head start on education with preschool programs. As well as supports kids with Out of School time programs. “Our center-based programs are phenomenal. It’s …

From struggling with addiction to developing healthy connections. Last Friday the Health Connections Center opened its doors to the community for the first time. Through funding from the state’s opioids settlement and with a partnership between the Salvation Army of Hancock and the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, a new …

The Michigan State Police continued to search for 2 boaters not recovered from a capsized boat on Saturday. At approximately 12:15 pm troopers from the Michigan State Police Calumet Post with deputies from the Houghton County and Baraga County sheriff offices were dispatched to an area of the Second Send …

UPDATE6/8/24 12:30 pm: The U.S. Coast Guard reports that half of the M/V Michipicoten’s crew has been removed from the vessel safely. The ship is en route to a nearby port for inspections and repairs. The cause of the flooding will be investigated after it has been stabilized. The bulk …

Throughout the year simple kindness for youth helps kids with the little things to get through school. By supplying students in the Copper Country with the tools for school, or even new shoes or a jacket, the organization has touched many lives in the community. Vice President of SKY Robert …

Tuning misfortune into something positive takes a lot of strength from a community. Recently Pastor Sarah Semmler-Smith at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church returned after vacation to a message the church did not sanction on its display sign. During May to celebrate Mother’s day and the diversity of the congregation the …

The CCISD CTE Construction and Technology Students are at it again. Developing and furthering their skills with business and construction tools. Recently the Construction and Technology program completed work on a tiny house project that will go up for auction. After a two-year process that included CAD designs, analysis, and …

Summer meal programs coming to schools around the state are helping reduce food insecurity among Michigan children. Before the COVID pandemic, there were a few summer meal programs. However, when schools began to close for public safety, state leaders needed to find a way to make sure kids were prepared …

A Copper Country firefighter has been named Firefighter of the Year by the American Legion of Michigan. Ahmeek Assistant Fire Chief Michael Defina has served with the department since moving to the area. He came to the region from Maryland before moving to the region with his wife. While with …

Throughout the summer the Keweenaw National Historic Park will greet many visitors at the Park headquarters and several heritage sites around the region. During the visitor season, the National Park Service provides the community and travelers with various program opportunities to become immersed in the copper country’s rich history. Groups …