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Press Releases

Foundation announces scholarship recipients

HANCOCK — The Hancock Public Schools Foundation recently awarded $31,000 in scholarships to eleven graduating seniors. Scholarships ranged from $1,500 to $5,500. Receiving scholarships were Carsen Chynoweth, Laura Fenton (Salutatorian), Jaron Hembroff, Sophie Heinonen, Marina Kero, Kyle Maki, ...

Gov. Whitmer makes largest investment in preK-12 schools in state history

Lansing — Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed the School Aid budget into law in the presence of students, educators, and school administrators at Kentwood Public Schools. The signing of House Bill 4411 marks a historical moment for the state by reaching the goal of eliminating the funding ...

30th Annual Lake Gogebic Firemen’s Picnic

LAKE GOGEBIC — After over 30 years, the firemen from Lake Gogebic have perfected the chicken barbeque to raise funds for the Lake Gogebic Fire Departments. They will once again host the Annual Firemen’s Picnic on Aug. 8from noon to 5 p.m. Central Time at the West Shore Fire Station located ...

July is Wildlife Conservation Month

It is hard to imagine a Michigan without white-tailed deer, elk, bald eagles or wild turkey. But if not for the efforts of conservationists, volunteers and partner agencies, these species might be absent from Michigan’s beautiful landscape. In the spirit of these conservation successes, Gov. ...