Bereavement support is available

June 22, 2021

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 (Third Thursday, 5 to 6 p.m.) and one through Portage Hospice and Homecare (First Tuesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m.). Portage also offers Grief Speak, an informative 20 to 30-minute opportunity to learn about grief (Second 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 in September). All ...

Governor Whitmer announces 350 new manufacturing and logistics jobs, transformational placemaking projects in Benton Harbor, Houghton

June 22, 2021

LANSING – Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce economic assistance for projects approved by the Michigan Strategic Fund Board today that will create 350 new jobs in Michigan and retain 400 high-wage positions, support the state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and facilitate transformational development projects in Southwest Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. “Today’s projects help us continue to jumpstart Michigan’s economy by creating hundreds of good-paying jobs, reinvigorating our hospitality industry, and supporting ...

Is that headache a migraine?

June 22, 2021

LAURIUM – By some estimates, about 12% of Americans experience migraines. Could you be one of them? Migraines aren't the same for all people. But that pounding in your head could be a migraine if the pain begins in your forehead, on the side of your head or around your eyes and then gradually gets worse. “Headaches are frequent, almost everyone will experience one in their lifetime,” said Brett Gervais, DPT, physical therapist for Aspirus Health. “Those who suffer from migraines know they have a significant impact on your everyday life. They can hit you while at work, out with ...

Funding available for electric, hybrid or hydrogen fuel cell commercial vehicles

June 22, 2021

In support of Governor Whitmer’s priorities for a just transition to a low carbon transportation sector, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced it is offering a second round of funding for electric, hydrogen fuel cell or diesel-electric hybrid commercial and mass transit vehicles to replace older, diesel-fueled models. Grants can also be used to buy charging stations for the electric vehicles. The application window opens today and runs through Aug. 20. A webinar has been scheduled for 1 p.m. on July 13 to explain the funding opportunity and ...

Gov. Whitmer announces plan to expand tuition-free college to 22,000 additional Michiganders under Futures for Frontliners Program

June 22, 2021

DETROIT – Governor Gretchen Whitmer, during an event on Belle Isle in Detroit marking the state’s return to normal, called for the expansion of the Futures for Frontliners scholarship program to meet increased demand and popularity. The tuition-free scholarships would now include frontline workers who served between Nov. 1, 2020 and Jan. 31, 2021. “Today we are taking the last big step to get back to normal, but we will never forget the frontline workers along the way who helped us get here,” Governor Whitmer said. “That’s why I’m calling on the legislature to join me in ...

CHIA Presents Performances in The Park return on June 24

June 22, 2021

COPPER HARBOR — The Copper Harbor Improvement Association Advertising Committee is pleased to announce the 2021 lineup for their annual CHIA Presents Performances in The Park summer entertainment series. “We had to add two additional dates to the calendar this year,” said Jeff Ihde who, with his wife, Kathy, coordinate the events. “We were really surprised how quickly this year’s calendar was booking up, so we added June 24 and Sept. 2 to the calendar; we were completely booked by Feb. 9.” “We even have an act that’s never been here before,” said Kathy. “Lloyd ...