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HOUGHTON — An Interfaith Luncheon drew 25 area clergy and lay people to Grace United Methodist Church (GMUC) for food and fellowship on Aug. 27. The participants were clergy and lay leadership of 21 diverse Copper Country spiritual communities, and time was spent in shared fellowship, food, and intentional conversation. This was the fifth Interfaith Luncheon. They were held quarterly last year. Another is planned for November. At the gathering, safety and peace were discussion topics. Sam and Nancy Tidwell spoke about the importance of the Red Cross in disaster response and the value ...

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DIFS Urges Michiganders to check insurance policies before winter storm season

The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is urging residents to review their auto, home, and renters insurance policies to ensure they fully understand their coverage and have a plan to pay policy deductibles in the event of an emergency. Additionally, taking proactive steps to prevent winter-related damage can help reduce repair costs and minimize disruptions when severe weather hits. “Winter weather can bring heavy snow, high winds, and freezing temperatures, so taking precautions to reduce property damage should be part of everyone’s winter preparedness ...

HIRVONEN HALL HEIST

HANCOCK — Hancock police are looking to identify two people believed to have stolen from several businesses inside Hirvonen Hall Friday morning. The stolen items were enough to constitute a felony, police said in a Facebook post Friday afternoon. Surveillance footage near a stairwell taken shortly after 2 a.m. Friday showed two males ripping a board off the wall. The building was owned by Finlandia University prior to its closure last year. Businesses continue to operate in the building. The full video can be seen at Hancock Police Department’s Facebook page. As the ...

MTU Parade of Nations Logo Contest Seeks K-12 Submissions

Press release The 2024 Parade of Nations returns with the annual logo design contest for our amazing local K-12 Keweenaw student artists! This year, our theme explores the celebrations and holidays that bring the world joy, connection, and community: “Holidays Around the World”! The ...

Bay College/LSSU Regional Center BPA Raises $500 for Special Olympics

ESCANABA, MI – The Bay College/LSSU Regional Center chapter of Business Professionals of America (BPA) student club raised $500 in donations for the Local Area 1 Special Olympics program of Delta, Schoolcraft, and Menominee counties through the “Chain of Love” fundraiser. To ...