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The following press release was issued by the KNHP: Keweenaw National Historical Park (NHP) is seeking applicants to fill two expired seats on the Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission. The Commission, composed of seven volunteer citizens appointed by the Secretary of the Interior, represents the public and works collaboratively …

Teaching children how to write is an endeavor of love, sweat, and tears. It’s an ongoing process of pulling out words and nudging students along to their point of breakthrough. However, when students are given the opportunity to share their teacher’s own editing and revising process, the art of writing …

In celebration of Earth Day today, US Senator Gary Peters of Michigan hosted a Field Summit in East Lansing to address the rising costs of climate change to taxpayers. The summit, titled “The Cost of Inaction: The Impacts of Climate Change and the Financial Burden on Taxpayers,” focused on the …

A Girl Scout from Laurium is among those being recognized by the Girls Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes. Laura Lyons earned the Girl Scout Gold Award with her project, The Medicine of the Future is Our Food. In describing her project, Laura said, “My project focused on the health …

A renewable energy company is no longer pursuing a wind farm project in Baraga County. Renewable Energy Systems had proposed erecting dozens of wind turbines in the Huron Mountains within L’Anse Township. The proposal was strongly opposed by the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and the Friends of the Huron Mountains. …

Vendors and entries into the parade are being sought for this year’s Bridgefest. This year’s celebration includes the Bridgefest parade on Friday, June 14 at 7:05 pm. The route begins in Hancock and proceeds over the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. It continues through downtown Houghton ending just past the Magnuson …

A Newberry man is facing charges including attempted murder. Michigan State Police (MSP) troopers from the Sault Ste. Marie Post near the MSP Newberry Detachment were contacted by a citizen about 7:00pm Thursday who said a man broke into his home, fired several shot at him, and struck him with …

The following press release was issued by the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce: PRESS RELEASE – Keweenaw Chevrolet in Houghton and Keweenaw Buick/GMC in Hancock partnered with the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce for the 2019 Bridgefest celebration. As the presenting sponsor, Keweenaw Chevrolet in Houghton and Keweenaw Buick/GMC in Hancock eagerly …

The following press release was issued by the Keweenaw Community Foundation: Hancock, Michigan—The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) of the Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) is now accepting applications for its 2019 granting cycle. Funds from the Kellogg Youth Fund for local organizations benefiting youth in grades 7-12. To be considered, grant …

The Michigan Public Service Commission is taking action against two telecommunications companies for possible violations of the Uniform Video Services Local Franchise Act. Negaunee Cable Company and Martell Cable Service were ordered to show why the companies should not be found to have violated a law requiring video and cable providers …