As the summer months approach, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is issuing its annual recommendation that Michiganders should avoid contact with foam they may see on Michigan waterbodies such as lakes, rivers and streams. The foam may have unknown chemicals or ...

LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced its holiday schedule for all data posting over the holiday weekend. Data will not be updated on the Michigan.gov/coronavirus website on Memorial Day due to the state holiday. This includes COVID-19 case ...

HANCOCK — The Finnish American Heritage Center (FAHC) will reopen to the general public on June 1 under the following guidelines: — Public hours will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday — The Finlandia University Gallery and Martha Wiljanen Community Hall will be open and ...

KEWEENAW BAY — Two firefighters from the Keweenaw Bay Fire Department (KBFD) have recently earned new certifications, ensuring that they are better prepared to respond to emergencies in Baraga Township. KBFD members Garrick Lamb and Jake Putala successfully completed Firefighter I, ...

MUNISING — A very memorable part of the recent District Spring Camporee at Camp Hiawatha was the dedication of Larry's Boat House, the new waterfront building named in honor of the late Lawrence B Farnum, Col. Ret. Army Corps of Engineers. The building makes the indoor storage of all the ...

HOUGHTON — This past, week members of Scout Troop 207 and members of the community helped one Scout with this Eagle Scout Project. The diligent team worked on eight benches and two raised garden beds to create an outdoor class room area for the School. A place for students to escape the ...