Two teenage girls are dead following a single vehicle crash in Gogebic County Saturday morning. Authorities say the crash happened around 2:30am on Lake Road in Ironwood Township. The vehicle reportedly ran off the road and hit a tree. Two girls, 18-year-old Lauren Powless and 15-year-old Madeline Jackson, were killed …
Read More »Registration Open For Geological Field Trip To Isle Royale
A limited number of spaces are available for a geological field trip to Isle Royale. The experience is open to the general public of all ages and features guided visits with hiking and boat excursions over several days covering many scenic spots in Eastern Isle Royale, from Passage Island to …
Read More »Crowley/Trevino Receive Copper TRACES Volunteer Award
NPS photo/Victor Ierulli II The Copper TRACES program at the Keweenaw National Historical Park draws hundreds of fourth grade students from across the region for a variety of fun, educational, hands-on activities. Dozens of park employees and community volunteers are needed to make the annual program possible. To show their …
Read More »Express Care Welcomes Community At Ribbon Cutting
Accidents and illnesses don’t take the weekend off and barring a trip to the emergency room, there aren’t a lot of options for residents in the Calumet area to see a doctor without having to make an appointment. UP Health System—Portage is now serving patients at their new Express Care …
Read More »Ribbon Cutting To Celebrate Opening Of New Express Care Clinic
The public is invited to come celebrate the opening of the UP Health System—Portage Express Care clinic in Calumet. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held followed by a free BBQ and tours of the facility on Saturday from 11am to 1pm. The clinic is located at 56720 Calumet Avenue …
Read More »House Appropriations Bill Signals Support for the Soo Locks
The following press release was issued by Congressman Bergman’s office: Washington – Congressman Jack Bergman issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee introduced legislation that includes $75.3 million for construction of a new Lock in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan: “This funding is a monumental next step for the construction …
Read More »VA to Host VA MISSION Act Presentation
The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain will be live streaming a presentation about the new VA Community Care Program. The new program will be implemented on June 6th as part of the VA Mission Act signed by President Trump last year. “Under the VA MISSION Act, …
Read More »Cambensy Mining Bill Passes House
A bill to create a committee to develop safe, sustainable mining has been approved by the Michigan House. House Bill 4227 was introduced in February by State Representative Sara Cambensy, a Democrat from Marquette. The Committee on Michigan’s Mining Future would be responsible for making advisory legislative and policy recommendations …
Read More »Library’s Book Bike Bringing Books To You
Pedal power is bringing Portage Lake District Library books out into the community. Late last fall, the Portage Lake District Library added a new resource to its collection – a Book Bike that can carry up to 100 books to offsite events. Librarians will ride the mobile library stocked with …
Read More »MTEC Smartzone Announces Upcoming Smartstart Class
MTEC SmartZone will be holding another series of SmartStart classes starting June 5th. SmartStart is an MTEC program that is designed to educate and guide entrepreneurs through the process of validating and growing their business idea. SmartStart includes six separate class sessions over the course of a six to the …
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