SWEDETOWN — Goats returned to Calumet this month as the Swedetown Trails get a helping hand in tackling invasive species management. For the second year in a three-year study, Keweenaw Invasive Species Management Area has partnered with Regenerative Ruminants, a project from Drifty Acres ...
HUBBELL — Rainy weather and temperatures in the mid-50s died not dampen the spirits of firefighters during Saturday’s Copper Country Volunteer Firefighters Association Tournament. The 70th annual event was hosted by the Hubbell VFD this year. The theme of the tournament was Disco ...
LANSING — As part of National Gun Violence Awareness Month, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Michigan State Police are reminding Michigan families about the availability of free gun locks at MDHHS county offices and some local health departments. Cable-style gun locks from Project ChildSafe are being offered as part of an effort to protect children from unsecured firearms. Purchased using $500,000 in state funding in the FY24 MSP budget, 75,000 gun locks have been made available while supplies last. “Our department is committed to improving the safety ...
Fresh fruits and vegetables are available to seniors at local farmers markets. Are you a low-income adult over the age of 60 years of age or if you are 55 years of age and a member of a Michigan Federally recognized tribe or urban tribe who meets the income requirements is eligible to receive $25 worth of coupons. Income guidelines are $27,861 for one person per household or if there are two people it is $37,814 per year. These coupons may be used at Farmers Markets that accept Fresh coupons in Michigan. If you are interested in signing up, please come to one of the sites. If you ...
HOUGHTON — The Houghton County board took another step closer to a new county jail Tuesday night. The board approved filing a petition with Houghton and Portage Township for the city to annex 6.2 acres of township land on Sharon Avenue. The county closed on the First Apostolic Lutheran ...
HANCOCK — Multiple sightings of black bears roaming the backyards of Hancock have been reported over the past three weeks. Over a dozen incidents on Prospect, Ingot, Cedar and North streets have been reported with one of the most recent resulting in six calls in one day to the Hancock Police ...
