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Stay social to improve mental health

Aspirus release WOODRUFF, Wis. – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in three adults in the U.S. experience loneliness, while one in four lack adequate social and emotional support. These factors are associated with increased susceptibility to various health challenges, including heart disease, stroke, dementia, depression, and anxiety. “Social connections are just a part of being human. Without social connections, we’re isolated. Isolation can lead to depression,” says Tracy Clay, a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner at Aspirus ...

Mattson wins 2024 Parade of Nations Essay Contest

Press release Houghton — The MTU Parade of Nations is thrilled to announce Kayleigh Mattson as the winner of the 2024 Essay Contest, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Houghton. Kayleigh, a local high school senior, has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship and will be attending Michigan Technological University this fall. Her insightful essay stood out for its reflection on diversity, community and personal growth. The Parade of Nations committee introduced the scholarship to encourage local high school seniors to share their perspectives on diversity and community. Applicants were ...

Copper Shores holds suicide intervention workshop

Thanks to a partnership with the West End Health Foundation, Copper Shores’ Outreach and Education department will be offering an Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Tuesday and Wednesday. The training will take place at the Great Lakes Recovery Center in Negaunee, Michigan. The workshop will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days.  Attendees will learn crucial skills that can help prevent suicide, as well as how to intervene and keep someone safe from suicide. Both trained professionals and members of the public are welcome to sign up. No prior training or ...

Quincy Street to close for Key Ingredients

HANCOCK — Some of the best local food, arts and music in the Keweenaw will be within a few minutes’ walk Friday night in Hancock. The annual Key Ingredients event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. This year’s lineup includes 10 musicians and food samples from numerous local restaurants. ...

Zoning, Master Plan of interest in Baraga Township

Baraga — The Zoning Ordinance and Master Plan were the primary subjects of discussion during the Baraga Township Board meeting Thursday. It was brought up during the public comments section and was of the greatest interest to those in attendance. The Planning Commission has requested professional guidance in revising the Master Plan. In 2017, OHM advisors were hired to prepare the Master Plan, but due to the amount of time that has passed, an update is required. Trustee Jerry Dompier suggested getting an attorney to look at the Master Plan and the zoning. “Let’s see what ...

Customer Appreciation Day coming for Fine Line Tires

HOUGHTON — Fine Line Tire will be celebrating its 40th anniversary with three days of sales events and its second annual Customer Appreciation Day. The sales will take place from July 17 through July 19 and will include instant rebates, the lowest prices of the year on tires, and discounted costs on labor and other fees. Instant rebates will be on many products, though the most popular sought out item for this time of year are the snow tires. During the sale, there will be giveaways including two separate trips to a Nashville Predators hockey game at the Bridgestone arena, a ...