HOUGHTON, Mich. — Heart attacks strike Americans about once every 34 seconds, and most victims aren’t even aware they’re having one until it’s too late. Each year, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke. It’s important to know how to spot the signs and symptoms so that …
Read More »Gentle Exercise Classes Offered For Seniors
Just what the doctor ordered! “Movement is medicine” for older adults and “exercise is the miracle drug,” says study after study about healthy aging. “You’re never too old and it’s never too late.” Beginning Monday, Thursday, January 31, seniors are invited to join Gentle Exercise classes for 12 weeks at …
Read More »Reindeer viability forum still open for registration; attendance fees reduced
HANCOCK — There are still seats available at the reindeer herd viability forum that is taking place Monday, January 28 at 12 p.m. at Finlandia University’s Finnish American Heritage Center in Hancock. Interested folks can now attend for a total cost of only $15 – which includes lunch. Along with …
Read More »Peters to Serve as Ranking Member on Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee
The following press release was issued by Senator Peter’s office: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced that he will serve as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities. The committee is responsible for policies and programs …
Read More »Bergman to Serve Second Term on Veterans Affairs Committee
The following press release was issued by Congressman Bergman’s office: Washington – Congressman Jack Bergman announced that he will be returning to the House Veterans Affairs Committee in the 116th Congress. He has served for two years on the committee where he helped author groundbreaking Veterans’ legislation and held multiple field hearings …
Read More »VA Expands Mental Health Services To Help Prevent Suicides
On average, 20 Veterans complete suicide every day. That is 7,300 Veteran deaths a year due to suicide, which is more than double the 2,996 deaths on September 11, 2001. Mental Health Care through Veterans Affairs has now been expanded to other than honorably discharged veterans. The move is part …
Read More »FEMA Offers Flood Insurance Program To Copper Country Communities
Flood insurance could be available to residents through a federal program that would help protect them if another disaster strikes. The National Flood Insurance Program is offered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Communities agree to put into place practices to minimize flood impacts and FEMA makes subsidized flood insurance …
Read More »Calumet’s Snow Moving Equipment Repaired
A potentially troublesome situation has been averted in the Village of Calumet now that replacement parts were found for their snow removal equipment. The Daily Mining Gazette reported last week that the village’s snow-go had broken down, which put Calumet in a bind. Without a snow-go to help take the …
Read More »Green Film: Mother Caring for 7 Billion (Feb. 20)
Join us for the next 2019 Green Film: Mother Caring for 7 Billion (2017) Date &Time: 7:00-8:30 pm, Wed., Feb. 20th (NOTE: all films in 2019 on Wednesdays!) Enjoy coffee, refreshments and facilitated discussion. Cost: FREE, $5 suggested donation Location: G002 Hesterberg Hall, Michigan Tech Forestry Bldg. Description:Examines the challenges we face in a world …
Read More »Presentation Looks At Cost Of Flood Prevention
The floods that devastated the Copper Country last summer caused million of dollars worth of damage—but what would it cost to keep an event like that from happening again? The Carnegie Museum’s Father’s Day Flood series will present Dr. Melanie Kueber Watkins tonight at 7pm. She will speak on “Being …
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