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KNHP: Get help to put ideas for grants on paper

CALUMET TOWNSHIP — Sean Gohman, executive director of the Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission, announced the Keweenaw Heritage Grant Program for 2024. Gohman spoke at the KNHPAC’s regular quarterly meeting, at the Park Headquarters building, on Tuesday. With the ...

L’Anse OKs liquor permit for upcoming hockey tournament

L’ANSE — In a brief meeting Monday, the L’Anse Village Council approved a liquor license for an upcoming hockey tournament. The Old Timers’ Winter Classic Hockey Tournament will be held Feb. 17-18 at Meadowbrook Arena. “It’s pretty fun,” said Council President William ...

$300K grant for Point Abbaye

L’ANSE — Baraga County will be able to make additional improvements at Point Abbaye. The county received a $300,000 grant from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund for the nature site, clerk Wendy Goodreau told the county board at its meeting Monday. The next phase will include ...

Missteps hold up audit in Allouez

ALLOUEZ TOWNSHIP — The township’s 2023 audit was the focus of a special meeting of the Township Board on Monday, which resulted in the resignation of township clerk Becky Butala and deputy clerk Bob Tarvis. A retired township clerk, Tarvis had been requested by Supervisor Mark Aho to make ...

Residents should pick up a free radon test kit during Radon Action Month

HANCOCK – January is National Radon Action Month. The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department wants to let the public know about radon testing, mitigation resources, and the importance of testing your home. Radon cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted, but high levels of radon gas may be in residents’ homes, increasing their risk of lung cancer. Fortunately, testing is easy and high radon levels can be lowered. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers, causing an estimated 21,000 deaths annually. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas. Radon moves up though ...

Up to $100K available in grants

Copper Shores Community Health Foundation has released a request for proposals focusing on community recreational facilities and resources. Up to $100,000 is available. Grant applications are due Monday, March 11, 2024. Application information can be found on the Copper Shores website. In ...