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Bereavement support is available

In April, a small group of individuals met to talk about bereavement services being offered in our area. We identified that there are currently two ongoing support groups. One through the Omega House (3rd Thursday, 5 to 6 p.m.) and one through Portage Hospice and Homecare (1st Tuesday, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.). Portage also offers Grief Speak, an informative 20to 30 minute opportunity to learn about grief (2nd Tuesday, 7 or 9 p.m. EST). Additionally, Bethany Baptist Church offers a 13-week educational GriefShare program several times a year (next session starts September 2021). All offerings ...

Recycling just got easier

Ever wonder how to recycle something? What about that piece of plastic film, old paint container, mercury thermometer, rubber tire, old blender, batteries, aluminum siding or light fixtures? Wonder no more! The Material Wizard is your answer. This amazing tool can be found at the Marquette 906 site where recyclables from the Keweenaw are taken. Located near the bottom of their site, simply type in the product that you want to recycle and let the search engine tell you where to take it. It’s truly that easy. Marquette 906 site: www.recycle906.com Also, the Houghton County Transfer ...

Dr. Meredith LaBeau certified by Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business

CALUMET – Calumet Electronics is proud to announce that Chief Technology Officer Dr. Meredith LaBeau has received advanced education and certification from the prestigious Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. It is part of the company’s continued effort to advance the thought ...

Senators Stabenow and Peters honor Senator Carl Levin in the U.S. Senate

WASHINGTON—Senators Stabenow and Peters today honored the life of former Senator Carl Levin. The Senators spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate highlighting Senator Levin’s service to the people of Michigan, fierce commitment to truth and justice, and ability to work with everyone to get things done. The Senators also authored a resolution memorializing Senator Levin and his legacy. You can watch Senator Stabenow’s speech here and Senator Peters’ speech here. “Senator Carl Levin was many things – a crusader for truth and justice, a man of strong convictions, and a tireless ...

Polling places open until 8 p.m. tomorrow

In jurisdictions with elections, polling locations will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 3, for those wishing to vote in person. Voters with absentee ballots in these communities are encouraged to return their ballots as soon as possible, either in person at their local clerk’s office or secure ballot drop box. Ballots must be received by 8 p.m. tomorrow to be counted. Residents may request an absentee ballot until 4 p.m. today in person at their local clerk's office — and they can vote and return the ballot immediately if they so choose — or they can vote at their ...

Summer conditions leading to algal blooms in canals, rivers around failed Mid-Michigan dams

Some residents living along the streams, rivers, and lakes near the failed Edenville and Sanford dams in Mid-Michigan are experiencing algal blooms in the shallow waters that feed the former reservoirs. The blooms are common this time of year and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has determined they are not harmful algal blooms (HABs). Rather, EGLE staff has determined the material is filamentous green algae, which does not produce toxins, and not the cyanobacteria that is present in harmful algae. The filamentous green algae can be aesthetically ...