Anne Dahlman, whose higher education experience spans 27 years as a teacher, faculty scholar and administrator, will become Northern Michigan University’s next provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, effective April 1. The Finland native most recently served as interim associate ...
HANCOCK – January is National Radon Action Month. The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department wants to let the public know about radon testing, mitigation resources, and the importance of testing your home. Radon cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted, but high levels of radon gas may be in residents’ homes, increasing their risk of lung cancer. Fortunately, testing is easy and high radon levels can be lowered. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers, causing an estimated 21,000 deaths annually. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas. Radon moves up though ...
Press release PASADENA, CA – Finlandia Foundation National (FFN) announces confirmation of its purchase of two buildings that were formerly a part of Finlandia University in Hancock, Michigan. FFN is now the owner of the structures that house the Finnish American Heritage Center at 435 ...
Students grades 7-12 from Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon counties are invited to join Copper Shores Victim Support for their Craft Night: Student Support Group monthly from January to June. The support group is designed for young people to build relationships with peers and other ...
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announces customized veteran classes with GetSetUp to enhance the well-being and quality of life for Michigan veterans aged 50 and older. Beginning with the first class on Dec. 7, this innovative program will offer custom classes tailored to the unique needs and interests of veterans. These classes were designed in collaboration with the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency to provide support and enrichment for Michigan veterans. Additional classes will be held in 2024. “We are dedicated to enhancing the lives of ...
Supporters and partners joined the Michigan Department of Natural Resources today in Houghton County to celebrate the reopening of a roughly 8-mile segment of snowmobile and off-road vehicle trail devastated by a historic storm in 2018. In what is likely the Michigan DNR’s largest trail ...
