Michigan Tech to host blood drive in September

August 20, 2024

HOUGHTON — Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. They don’t wear capes or special suits, and their badge of honor is the bandage that shows they gave the gift of life. The community is invited to become a hometown hero and answer the call of patients in need by donating blood on Wednesday, Sept. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Memorial Union, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, Michigan 49931. Donating blood is one of the simplest things a person can do to help save a patient’s life. For the hour it takes to give blood, there could be a ...

Grant work, wild rice project at forefront for OC Conservation District

August 20, 2024

Rockland Township — The August meeting of the Ontonagon County Conservation District was called to order at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12. Directors Valerie Talsma, Sara Baciak, Charle Burger and Heather David were present. Also present were partners Mark Menigoz, USFS, and Anne Collins, NRCS and ...

Chassell Township hosts tire collection event

August 20, 2024

On Aug. 8, Chassell Township hosted its first scrap tire collection event. Funded through a State of Michigan Environment, Great Lakes and Energy Scrap Tire Grant, Chassell partnered with the Superior Watershed Partnership and Land Conservancy from Marquette to provide this opportunity for ...

Application deadline for Brewfest beneficiary extended

August 20, 2024

The Rotary Club of Houghton is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2025 featured Brewfest Beneficiary through Sept. 30. Recently, we proudly presented Copper Shores Meals on Wheels, the primary beneficiary of Keweenaw Brewfest 2024, a check of $22,900 for the Produce Washing Station Project. This station will allow this important food program to grow and expand and significantly improve operations by being able to wash quickly and safely, process, and store fresh produce from our local farmers and growers in a timely manner. Food that is grown ...

Family events available Wednesdays

August 13, 2024

Press release All families are welcome to an awesome experience at Porvoo Park in Hancock. Food is provided for all at no cost. Programming includes music, stories, crafts and games, including the opportunity to throw a fishing line in the Portage Canal (with adult supervision). This family opportunity is available weekly on Wednesday evenings, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14, 21 and 28. This program is sponsored by the Keweenaw Global Methodist Church, supporting the mission of the Salvation Army Bread of Life Center in Hancock.

Keweenaw Brewfest thanks volunteers, sponsors, community

August 13, 2024

Submitted by Rotary Club of Houghton Cold beers on the waterfront was the best way to beat the heat Aug. 3, and it was all for a good cause! The Rotary Club of Houghton selected Copper Shores Meals on Wheels as a featured beneficiary of the 2024 Keweenaw Brewfest fundraising, supporting the Produce Washing Station Project. This project includes purchasing equipment and renovating workspace to provide a permanent, sustainable food washing area for Meals on Wheels and will have a huge impact on food quality for 350+ seniors every day. Proceeds also support Houghton Rotary Club community ...