Category Archives: Local News
Jessica Mills prepares to take Meals on Wheels into the future of the program
Jessica Mills has been named the new program director for Copper Shores Meals on Wheels, bringing four years of experience as the program's assessor to her expanded role. Her previous position prepare...
Jan 20, 2026
Michigan residents share concerns about data centers and cryptomining at a community forum
Several people came out to fill the Orpheum Theater on Sunday to hear about challenges communities are facing regarding data centers and crypto mining. The presentation was livestreamed in conjunction...
Jan 19, 2026
Houghton receives a $3.8 million grant to support talent retention and attraction in the community
The City of Houghton continues to make the community a wonderful place to live, grow a family and build a business. Last week, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced a series of grant...
Jan 19, 2026
Gogebic Community College accepts donation in support of birthing education for nursing and EMS students
A Wisconsin man committed a generous donation to Gogebic Community College to support the nursing and EMS programs preparing students to enter the workforce. Last week, Gogebic Community College annou...
Jan 19, 2026
MI-TRALE adds two new members to the Board of Directors
MITRALE held annual board elections and added two new directors. Last week, the Michigan Trails and Recreation Alliance of Land and the Environment held its annual meeting and board of directors elect...
Jan 19, 2026
United States Coast Guard conducts ice-breaking mission near Escanaba
Editor's Note: The United States Coast Guard has announced this ice-breaking operation will begin on January 21st, and finish on the 25th. The United States Coast Guard will begin commercial icebreaki...
Jan 19, 2026 The Coast Guard Cutter Katmai Bay, a 140-foot ice-breaking tug, escorts the motor vessel Calumet through Lake Michigan near Lansing Shoal, Feb. 2, 2014. The cutter was operating as part of Operation Taconite, which is the ice breaking operation for the northern Great Lakes. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Daniel R. Michelson)
Heikinpaiva excitement keeps building up to Saturday
Heikinpaiva's excitement has been building since mid-December. Many people have joined heritage classes at the Finnish American Folk School. Others stopped by Sew Cranky to participate in the Snowflak...
Jan 19, 2026
Community programs will discuss the potential of AI data centers in Michigan and the Upper Peninsula
Concerned citizens will discuss the potential impact of data centers and crypto mining operations during community meetings Sunday in three Upper Peninsula towns. The "Introduction to Crypto Mining an...
Jan 16, 2026 Data Processing Equipment
Supporting local recreation clubs helps support and build community
Snowmobiling, ATV trails, mountain biking and just a couple of cross-country ski clubs. The Keweenaw has plenty of options to get outside any time of the year. Behind each trail network, bike park and...
Jan 16, 2026
Jessica Mills elevated to Program Director of Copper Shores Meals on Wheels
Copper Shores meals on wheels elevated Jessica Mills to the role of program director. In an announcement on Wednesday, Copper Shores Community Health Foundation shared Jessica Mills will take over mea...
Jan 15, 2026
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