State Rep. Greg Markkanen introduced a bill on Wednesday to rename a section of M-26 in Houghton County as the Private Wesley Karna Memorial Highway. Markkanen made the announcement in a press release. “Pvt. Karna served his country bravely in its time of greatest need,” Markkanen said. ...
Approved by Michigan voters in 2022, in-person early voting now takes place for a minimum of nine consecutive days, ending the Sunday before an election. It will be in place for all state and federal elections. Voters can go to Michigan.gov/Vote to find their assigned early voting site, which may be different from their regular polling place. Early voting continues through Sunday. Below is the list of voting sites in the Copper Country: Baraga County L’Anse Township Hall 126 N. Main St., L’Anse 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Arvon Township Schools 13158 Town Road Skanee 8 ...
A Feeding America West Michigan mobile food pantry is coming back to Ontonagon for March 2024. Mobile food pantries will be held at Ontonagon Village Fire Hall at 315 River St., Ontonagon. Each visit from the mobile food pantry will provide a variety of foods, including fresh produce and dairy ...
HANCOCK — It takes more than heat to make a proper sauna, said Jim Kurtti. There are other elements to consider: a place to relax, good ventilation and a proper steam. Spreading awareness of the fundamentals of a sauna is one of the reasons behind the Finlandia Foundation National’s ...
When voters in Houghton County head out to the polls for the presidential primary Tuesday, residents of Adams Township, Stanton Township and the village of Laurium will also consider proposals for millage renewals. Stanton Township residents will vote on renewing the operating millage for ...
HANCOCK — The Copper Country Intermediate School District Career and Technical Education Construction Technology Program is proud to announce an exclusive opportunity to bid on a student-designed and built sauna. This unique project showcases the skills of students from Baraga and L’Anse ...
