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PHF awards AEDs across the Copper Country

Nearly 50 automated external defibrillators distributed to local establishments Portage Health Foundation (PHF) is proud to announce that 49 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) have been awarded to key facilities and locations around the Copper Country. The AEDs were awarded to organizations who applied to a one-time grant opportunity that was announced in late 2022. Cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. In response to a community need, Portage Health Foundation offered a one-time grant providing automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to key ...

EPA, EGLE host Torch Lake cleanup open house

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) invite you to an open house to learn about the Torch Lake Cleanup Projects status and next steps. The meeting will be May 23 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Lake Linden-Hubbell High School Auditorium. The projects will address waste drums and impacted material previously discarded in Torch Lake. So far, work has included in-lake investigations and the development of cleanup options to address impacted waste material and clean up sediment at the Lake Linden Recreation Area. ...

Woman jailed after 3-vehicle accident in Hancock

Hancock Police Dept. Press release At approximately 1:30 p.m. Thursday, the Hancock Police Department was dispatched to a rollover accident on the 500 block of Quincy Street. A vehicle driven by a 30-year-old female from Hancock was traveling west on Quincy when she left the traffic lane and struck an unoccupied pickup truck parked on the south side of the street, causing her vehicle to roll over and land on its roof. There was also a 34-year-old female passenger in the vehicle. The pickup truck was pushed into another unoccupied vehicle parked in front of it, making this a ...

Community drive for Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Dial Help is partnering with Houghton/Keweenaw Communities That Care to host a community drive. The goal of the drive is to collect supplies to support local youth and families. Drop boxes are available at Dial Help’s office in downtown Houghton and other locations. “When people think of mental health, they may not realize that it’s tied to many aspects of life, including hygiene, recreation, and sensory support,” said Callisto Cortez, HKCTC Coordinator. “We’re collecting small items that can make a big difference for the people ...

Brockway Mountain Drive open to vehicles

EAGLE HARBOR TOWNSHIP, Michigan — Brockway Mountain Drive, the Keweenaw’s beloved 8.8-mile scenic drive in Eagle Harbor Township, is open for the season. Its breathtaking views, fresh mountain air and its sense of adventure make Brockway Mountain Drive a favorite destination for locals and visitors alike. As visitors climb the winding road, built as a Great Depression-era work program in the early 1930s, they’ll enjoy panoramic views of Lake Superior, Copper Harbor and the rest of the stunning Keweenaw. The path has several scenic pull-offs and overlooks to stop and admire ...

Clean-up help available for flooded U.P. residents

MARQUETTE, MICH. The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is encouraging all home and business owners with water or other damage from recent snowmelt and heavy rain to take advantage of free help by calling 211. Labor assistance includes but ...