News Staff Two agencies in the U.P. will receive grant funding through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. The MSHDA has awarded $5 million to 17 organizations across the state as part of the second phase of funding for the Michigan Housing Opportunities Promoting Energy Efficiency or MI-HOPE program. MI-HOPE is a program federally funded by the … Read more
On Friday, Gogebic Community College held an open house for those interested in mechanics and technology. The Mechatronics program is designed to enhance the possibility of employment after graduation from the college. The program is hoped to address the shortage of qualified candidates in the electronics industry, involving knowledge of controls and sensors. Right now … Read more
Businesses in Gogebic and Houghton counties will soon benefit from almost $90,000 in funding from the second round of awards from the Going Pro Talent Fund. Nearly $13.5 million dollars was given to about 300 Michigan businesses to help 8,500 workers this round. Coleman Engineering, Ironwood Plastics and Jacquart Fabric Products in Gogebic County and … Read more
There’s just about a month before the Copper Peak Trails Fest. September 9 and 10th. Mountain bike enthusiasts will find racing and trail running on the trails at North America’s largest ski jump. Lots of great racing for the adults and there will also be the Kwik Trip Little Rippers Race, with great prizes for … Read more
There’s just about a month before the Copper Peak Trails Fest. September 9 and 10th. Mountain bike enthusiasts will find racing and trail running on the trails at North America’s largest ski jump. Lots of great racing for the adults and there will also be the Kwik Trip Little Rippers Race, with great prizes for … Read more
An event that raises money to support childhood cancer is underway and is making its way through the U.P. The 6th annual Tour Da Yoop saw 38 riders travel around the Keeweenaw, starting and ending up in Houghton. On Wednesday, 40 riders headed to Marquette. From there riders headed to St. Ignace and then back … Read more
An event that raises money to support childhood cancer is underway and is making its way through the U.P. The 6th annual Tour Da Yoop saw 38 riders travel around the Keeweenaw, starting and ending up in Houghton. On Wednesday, 40 riders headed to Marquette. From there riders headed to St. Ignace and then back … Read more
Vilas County will be looking to fill a couple of new positions soon. According to TheLakelandTimes, the county’s law enforcement and emergency management committee discussed hiring two new school resource officers at a meeting this past Monday. The new job description will be reviewed by the human resources office and the finance committee to determine … Read more
At the end of the week last week,more than 2 inches of rain in about a half hour fell in Bessemer and the area near Galena and State Street was underwater. Residents say that whenever there’s a heavy rain, many experience flooded yards, some of the water collecting right up to their houses. According to … Read more
A man who is a registered sex offender is relocating to another address in Ashland. According to the AshlandDailyPress, Joshua V. Compton is moving from the 700 block of 16th Avenue to the 1900 block of Third Street West. Compton is on conditional parole, and is supervised by local probation officers. He was convicted in … Read more