HANCOCK — Alfred Erickson American Legion Post 186 presented certificates of appreciation to community members at its regular meeting on Sept. 2. The awards were in recognition of their generous donations of support to the post. Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to the ...
For the second year in a row, we will participate in global Go Topless Day. This is a world-wide event, usually held on the third Saturday in May to raise money for charities. This year the single day event was postponed and groups were encouraged to plan their own events. Our charity is the ...
HANCOCK – Finlandia University Gallery will present the exhibition Who Am I Without Her, Who is She Without Us? by Chicago artist Rita C. Obelleiro at the Finlandia University Gallery, located in the Finnish American Heritage Center (FAHC), Hancock from Sept.2 to Oct. 9. Appointments for a ...
The Keweenaw Community Foundation Granting Committee and Board of Trustees recently confirmed the award of several of our scholarships. Congratulations to the following students who will be continuing their education with the support of these wonderful scholarship funds. Ronald and Lou Ellyn ...
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Western Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Council will meet virtually in a web conference from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Sept. 17. This council session is being held virtually in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Among the agenda items, discussions ...
IRON MOUNTAIN – Flu vaccinations are now available for Veterans enrolled in VA health care at their regularly scheduled VA appointments. Veterans may also get vaccinated during free drive-up flu shot clinics at the Hancock VA Clinic on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 22 and 23, from 8:30 a.m. ...
Eligible hunter education students will be allowed to purchase a Michigan hunting license through June 1, 2021 – prior to completing the required field day. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division administers the state’s hunter education program and is ...
HOUGHTON - Isle Royale National Park and State University of New York-College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry (SUNY-ESF) have documented reproduction for wolves introduced to Isle Royale in 2018 and 2019, a key element of the National Park Service wolf introduction program’s success. ...
LANSING — In an effort to prevent spread of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced plans to conduct aerial mosquito control treatment in certain high-risk areas of Michigan. As of Sept. 13, EEE has been confirmed in 22 ...
LANSING — Following the newly launched Ambassador Program to help businesses reopen safely, the State of Michigan is requiring gyms, fitness centers, bowling alleys, roller rinks, ice rinks, swimming pools and similar businesses to follow updated workplace safety guidelines. The new ...
LANSING — People living in residential care facilities such as nursing homes soon will be able to see visitors outdoors under a new epidemic order signed today by Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Robert Gordon that also requires precautions to protect against ...
LANSING — Today, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) issued a Stop-Use and Stop-Removal Order for Vlanc+Piür brand hand sanitizer after finding the products do not protect the public and do not comply with the standards in the Michigan Weights and Measures ...
LANSING — The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) has started processing payments for Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) for eligible Michiganders. Due to the large volume of payments to be processed, workers will begin receiving LWA payments over the next week to 10 days. LWA is funded by the ...
LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office finalized a settlement agreement requiring a major Texas-based Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service provider to implement strict, first-of-their-kind measures aimed at collaboratively stopping illegal robocalls. This ...
LANSING — In accordance with Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Executive Order No. 2020-154, the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services is holding a virtual public hearing Sept. 24, 2020, to receive public comments on Administrative Rules for Essential Insurance, Rule Set 2020-25 ...
As you are aware, there are a large number of Disasters Response Operations (DROs) ongoing across the United States. In Oregon alone, there may be up to 500,000 people being displaced and heading to shelters because of the wildfires. There are also fires in California, Washington State, and the ...
LANSING — Today, in an effort to provide accurate and timely information about COVID-19 in Michigan schools, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will begin reporting outbreak information by school building. Data on COVID-19 outbreaks is being collected from the 45 ...
Southwest of the village of Paavola, there’s a patch of ground covering several acres that shows interesting fractal-like patterns in the foliage, depending on the time of season. Seen above in a 2018 Google Maps image, the center of the fractal pattern is occupied by a brown lump of sticks ...
HOUGHTON — 1,980 steps. That’s what it takes to equal the 110 stories of the World Trade Center, where first responders climbed up on Sept. 11, 2001 to rescue people trapped inside. For the past four years, Houghton firefighter Cory Lightfoot spent 9/11 in Green Bay, where thousands ...
HOUGHTON — So far, students are adjusting well to their return back to school, Superintendent Doreen Kramer said Thursday. “They’re doing a really nice job, being responsible and wearing their masks in the hallways, and when talking to others,” Kramer said. “They’re also wearing ...