Category Archives: Local News

Michigan House Republicans stage a walk-out over tipped wage debate
Despite a decision this summer where the Michigan Supreme Court rebuked state republicans' efforts to stymy a 2018 ballot measure to raise the minimum wage, some are still fighting against the change ...
Site Staff Dec 19, 2024

Hancock Community Hub launches new logo ahead of new year
The Hancock Community Hub has an official logo. Earlier in the year Right Start UP opened a logo design contest for the Hancock Community Hub. The group received a wide range of logo ideas and inspira...
Site Staff Dec 19, 2024

A Lake Linden English Teacher receives a special nomination for the VFW District 15 Teacher of the Year
In the past several years the VFW Post 4624 of Hubbell has supported Lake Linden and Dollar Bay students with scholarships for education. The Patriot's Pen and Voice of Democracy essay programs throug...
Site Staff Dec 19, 2024

BHK Community Action Agency hosts food distribution site on Sharon Avenue
The Community Action Agency will host a drive-through distribution today. At 2 p.m., the BHK Community Action Agency will pack food boxes into individual vehicles with an extra pre-packed box of froze...
Site Staff Dec 19, 2024

Shop with a Cop's return in Gogebic County delivers cheer to children
Shop with a Cop delivers holiday cheer to children in Gogebic County. Last week MSP Wakefield post troopers delivered gift bags from the North Pole to residents who couldn't attend the annual shop wit...
Site Staff Dec 18, 2024

Visit Keweenaw supports trails and recreation improvements with more than $100,000 in grants and awards in 2024
Visit Keweenaw and enjoy sharing the Copper Country's natural wonders with those outside the Upper Peninsula. But will always find time to support recreation developments and opportunities in the Kewe...
Site Staff Dec 18, 2024

Incredible Bank Foundation donates $18,000 to CLK Schools for improvements at Agassiz Field
Calumet Laurium Keweenaw Schools receives an 18,000 dollar grant from the Incredible Bank Foundation for an upgrade at Agassiz Field. On Tuesday the Incredible Bank Foundation announced it has awarded...
Site Staff Dec 18, 2024

Light UP Baraga County brings Santa Claus and families to L'Anse
Baraga County's neighborhoods have already been lit up with Christmas lights. But L'Anse still needs to light the Christmas tree on the waterfront. The village will invite families to the annual parad...
Site Staff Dec 18, 2024

Right Start UP has big plans for the Hancock Community Hub in 2025
After Finlandia University closed a big question for the community focused on what would happen with the college's buildings. After coming out of receivership the Hirvonen Hall has been owned by the g...
Site Staff Dec 18, 2024

Helen Belopavlovich earns the Friends of Finland 25 & Under and Audience Choice Awards are recent ceremony in Hancock
A Hancock resident earns the Friends of Finland 25 and Under and Audience Choice awards during Finnish Independence Day celebrations. Earlier this month the Friends of Finland Exhibit, Reception, and ...
Site Staff Dec 17, 2024