News Staff Based on the success of the Michigan Reconnect Program, the state has invested another $70 million dollars and lowered the qualifying age for the program from 25 to 21, which could potentially help another 350,000 Michiganders. WXPR reports the state is continuing its effort to address the shortage of qualified workers in the state by … Read more
The topic of the search for the new president of Gogebic Community College was a large part of the discussion during a special meeting held by the board of trustees on Monday evening. According to TheDailyGlobe, it was decided that preliminary interviews with 10 of the 12 applicants should be scheduled in the near future, … Read more
Democratic Senator Gary Peters has announced he’ll be riding his motorcycle for his annual tour across the state today. RRN reports he’ll start off in Muskegon, stopping to talk about Paving the Way for Michigan’s Future. Besides Muskegon, Peters will stop in Escanaba, Traverse City, Bay City, Lansing, Novi and Ironwood. Peters will be joined … Read more
The Vilas County Board of Supervisors may soon be back up to full strength. TheLakelandTimes reports that the board has been down three members of the full 21 since May, but when the board meets on the 22nd, County Clerk Kim Olkowski says two of those vacancies may be filled. There have been three applicants … Read more
Thursday is the day…the Vilas County Fair begins in Eagle River. The four day event runs through Sunday and will have something for everyone. The Sheridan Midway will be on hand with rides with wristbands for unlimited rides available for $20 to $25 depending on the night, Saturday, bring in 2 nonperishable food items for … Read more
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