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Press Releases

EPA Awards $75,000 Environmental Justice Grant to KBIC

CHICAGO, Ill. — Tuesday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it has awarded $75,000 to the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community under the Environmental Justice Small Grants program. The funding will provide support to identify legacy and current environmental pollutants in the ...

MSU College of Human Medicine UP Campus students train throughout the area

MARQUETTE — Medical students from the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Upper Peninsula Campus/Region receive firsthand experience practicing rural family medicine alongside area physicians during their four-week Rural Family Medicine rotation. This selective gives medical ...

Second annual Puppy Parade is April 27

HOUGHTON — On Wednesday, April 27, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dial Help will host the second annual Puppy Parade for Sexual Assault Awareness at Kestner Park on the waterfront in Houghton. The event is free and open to the public. “We would love to have you pledge your support to survivors ...

Volunteer emergency services grant program is back in 2022

HANCOCK — Portage Health Foundation (PHF) is proud to announce a grant opportunity for volunteer emergency services providers, such as fire departments and first responders, located in and serving Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw or Ontonagon counties is back for 2022. PHF has made $40,000 ...

Bridgefest 2022 encourages vendors to rent space

HOUGHTON — Food vendors and non-food vendors are invited to apply/register to sell their products to the public on Friday, June 17, 2022, and Saturday, June 18, 2022, as part of the Bridgefest 2022 festivities. Registration forms and detailed information are available online at ...

Mobile food pantry in Ontonagon on Wednesday

ONTONAGON — On Wednesday at noon, a mobile food pantry will be hosted at Ontonagon Village Fire Hall. The event will provide a variety of foods, including fresh produce and dairy items, to approximately 300 families on a first-come, first-served basis.  The mobile food pantry is funded by ...