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Senior Project Fresh Coupons Available in June
Press Release Multiple Authors 6/14/23 Press Release Multiple Authors 6/14/23

Senior Project Fresh Coupons Available in June

Any senior who is at least 60 years of age living in Houghton or Keweenaw County and meets specific income requirements may be eligible for Senior Project Fresh coupons.

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Keweenaw Area Community Foundation Announces the Ken “Bergy” Liimatta Hockey Scholarship Fund
Scholarships, Press Release Keweenaw Community Foundation 6/14/23 Scholarships, Press Release Keweenaw Community Foundation 6/14/23

Keweenaw Area Community Foundation Announces the Ken “Bergy” Liimatta Hockey Scholarship Fund

This new fund will help provide children in the Calumet-Laurium-Keweenaw region with the opportunity to learn how to skate and to participate in the local hockey club, regardless of their household financial situation.

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Deer regulations approved for 2023-2025 hunting seasons
Press Release Michigan DNR 6/14/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 6/14/23

Deer regulations approved for 2023-2025 hunting seasons

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the commission approved the regularly scheduled three-year duration of deer regulations, which will be in effect for the 2023, 2024 and 2025 hunting seasons.

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Canal Run Gives Back program selects 31 Backpacks as 2023 recipient
Press Release Visit Keweenaw 6/14/23 Press Release Visit Keweenaw 6/14/23

Canal Run Gives Back program selects 31 Backpacks as 2023 recipient

31 Backpacks provides over 3,000 meals, almost 1,000 servings of fruits and almost 900 snacks weekly to Copper Country children.

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U.P. weekly fishing report
Press Release Michigan DNR 6/14/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 6/14/23

U.P. weekly fishing report

All anglers 17 years of age and older are required to have a fishing license.

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Don’t miss your chance to learn about, comment on DNR state land review recommendations
Press Release Joshua Vissers 6/14/23 Press Release Joshua Vissers 6/14/23

Don’t miss your chance to learn about, comment on DNR state land review recommendations

Baraga, Benzie, Clare, Clinton, Genesee, Ionia, Manistee, Mecosta, Newaygo, Shiawassee and Wayne – if you spend time hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, birding or otherwise enjoying the outdoors on public lands in any of these counties, the DNR wants to hear from you!

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Bogan Health Administration Scholarship released for 2023 applicants
Press Release, Scholarships Portage Health Foundation 6/13/23 Press Release, Scholarships Portage Health Foundation 6/13/23

Bogan Health Administration Scholarship released for 2023 applicants

Funding for this scholarship has been made possible by PHF in honor of James Bogan, MBA, FACHE. Bogan was the longtime CEO of Portage Health.

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New Name for Portage Health Foundation, Dial Help and Copper Country Senior Meals
Press Release Portage Health Foundation 6/13/23 Press Release Portage Health Foundation 6/13/23

New Name for Portage Health Foundation, Dial Help and Copper Country Senior Meals

Three historic nonprofit organizations are moving forward under the same name with the introduction of Copper Shores Community Health Foundation.

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DNR moose survey results show population in western UP statistically unchanged since 2019
Press Release, Environment Michigan DNR 6/10/23 Press Release, Environment Michigan DNR 6/10/23

DNR moose survey results show population in western UP statistically unchanged since 2019

Some survey indicators mark dynamics to watch going forward

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Michigan air quality impacted by smoke and fires this week
Press Release, Environment EGLE 6/10/23 Press Release, Environment EGLE 6/10/23

Michigan air quality impacted by smoke and fires this week

These conditions are expected to continue throughout the rest of the week. Meteorologists are continuing to assess conditions and will issue additional alerts if necessary.

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U.P. weekly fishing report
Press Release Michigan DNR 6/8/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 6/8/23

U.P. weekly fishing report

All anglers 17 years of age and older are required to have a fishing license.

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Fish kills may be more common during summer heat
Press Release Michigan DNR 6/7/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 6/7/23

Fish kills may be more common during summer heat

With increasing temperatures across Michigan, anglers, boaters and lakefront property owners may discover dead fish or other aquatic animals.

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American Queen Voyages Ocean Navigator to dock at Houghton Pier Thursday, 1 of 2 visits this summer
Press Release Visit Keweenaw 6/6/23 Press Release Visit Keweenaw 6/6/23

American Queen Voyages Ocean Navigator to dock at Houghton Pier Thursday, 1 of 2 visits this summer

Its visit is the first of two this summer for the 286-foot Ocean Navigator cruise ship. It will be the only Great Lakes Cruise ship visiting Houghton this season.

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Adaptive athletes to compete in 48th Annual Canal Run
Press Release Visit Keweenaw 6/1/23 Press Release Visit Keweenaw 6/1/23

Adaptive athletes to compete in 48th Annual Canal Run

The highly anticipated 48th Annual Canal Run takes place on July 15 and if you haven’t yet – it’s time to start training!

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U.P. weekly fishing report
Press Release Michigan DNR 6/1/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 6/1/23

U.P. weekly fishing report

All anglers 17 years of age and older are required to have a fishing license.

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Local group formed to honor activist “Big Annie”
Press Release Keweenaw Community Foundation 6/1/23 Press Release Keweenaw Community Foundation 6/1/23

Local group formed to honor activist “Big Annie”

Anna became famous for leading the daily parade of thousands of miners down the streets of Calumet during the Copper Country Strike of 1913-1914.

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Experience living history at Fort Wilkins State Park, June through August
Press Release Visit Keweenaw 5/31/23 Press Release Visit Keweenaw 5/31/23

Experience living history at Fort Wilkins State Park, June through August

Watch the history at Fort Wilkins State Park come to life June 12 through Aug. 18 during its living history summer program.

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Upper Peninsula teens selected for national summit on civic engagement as U.S. history, civics scores decline
Press Release Multiple Authors 5/30/23 Press Release Multiple Authors 5/30/23

Upper Peninsula teens selected for national summit on civic engagement as U.S. history, civics scores decline

Local high school students among 100 teens countrywide gathering in Washington, D.C. to demonstrate the power of youth voice and engage in youth leadership programs.

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U.P. weekly fishing report
Press Release Michigan DNR 5/25/23 Press Release Michigan DNR 5/25/23

U.P. weekly fishing report

All anglers 17 years of age and older are required to have a fishing license.

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Attorney general sues over illegal robocalls
Press Release Office of the Attorney General 5/24/23 Press Release Office of the Attorney General 5/24/23

Attorney general sues over illegal robocalls

Avid helped make calls using spoofed or invalid caller ID numbers, including calls that appeared to be coming from government and law enforcement agencies, as well as private companies.

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