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Rep. Markkanen working to increase energy options in Michigan

LANSING — State Rep. Greg Markkanen, of Hancock, today outlined the need to expand a vital program that will allow more people across the U.P. and Michigan to generate their own energy to meet their specific needs. Law signed in 2008 established a net metering program that allowed Michigan residents to use on-site renewable energy generation – such as rooftop solar – through their utility companies. This method was a distinct shift from centralized, utility-owned generation sources like traditional power plants fueled by coal, natural gas, nuclear power, or utility-scale solar and ...

Iron Mountain VA Medical Center expands offering of COVID-19 booster shots

IRON MOUNTAIN — Oscar G Johnson VA Medical Center will offer veterans and employees Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. The safety and care of veterans and our workforce are top priorities for the Department of Veterans of Affairs. This decision follows the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) authorization and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation for a booster dose of the Moderna or J&J vaccine. While the initial series of vaccines remain highly effective in reducing the likelihood of infection and preventing severe illness, ...

LANSING – With Michigan’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October coming to a close, the Michigan Department of Treasury is reminding Michiganders to be cybersecurity aware and prepared to fight tax-related identity theft. Cybercriminals are consistently using new tricks and tactics online to obtain personal information so they can fraudulently file state income tax returns and claim refunds on behalf of unsuspecting taxpayers. Often, the taxpayer is already a victim of identity theft when a cybercriminal attempts to claim a state tax refund. “Vigilance is key to fighting ...

Stabenow, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Foster Youth During the COVID-19 Crisis

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) today introduced a bipartisan bill to support teenagers and young adults in the foster care system during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Continued State Flexibility to Assist Older Foster Youth Act will help these young adults pay for college or job training programs, in addition to housing, driving and transportation costs. “For so many teenagers and young adults in the foster care system, the COVID-19 crisis has increased the uncertainty and challenges that they already faced. This bill will help make sure ...

2021 Toys for Tots campaign kickoff

The Keweenaw Detachment #1016 of the Marine Corps League has coordinated the Toys for Tots Campaign in the Copper Country for twenty-two years, last year distributing over 3800 toys to over 1200 children in the four-county area. Toy donation boxes will be located throughout the campaign area including the following: — Walmart of Houghton, — Walgreen of Houghton, — Swift Hardware of Houghton — Joey’s Seafood and Grill of Houghton — Auto Value of Calumet and Houghton — Snyder Drugs of Calumet — Calumet Art Center — Family Dollar of Hancock — KC Bonkers of ...

U.P. Michigan Works! is holding an application drive with the Keweenaw Chamber

HOUGHTON — Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! is holding an application drive on Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce. All job seekers are invited to attend this free event. If you’re looking for a rewarding job, stop into the Keweenaw Chamber during the event at 902 College Avenue to fill out an application. Michigan Works! will deliver your application to the employers of your choosing. “We’re bringing opportunities to the people of the Keweenaw Peninsula,” said Savannah Dougherty, Business Services Specialist with Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! ...