2+ hour, 2+ min ago  (237+ words) HANCOCK " Hancock Public Schools is hosting a public open house at the High School/ Middle School, calling the event the Spring Showcase of Excellence. Hancock Superintendent Chris Salani said the event is an opportunity for Hancock residents, as well as…...

13+ hour, 1+ min ago  (415+ words) I have nine kids on the team, and a lot of these teams downstate or around the world are so much bigger," he said. To take on the challenge [of] building this competitive robot with such a small group, is…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago  (632+ words) Dear Annie: My brother-in-law is constantly making offensive and over-the-top jokes. Whenever I call him out, he tells me I'm "too sensitive." To me, that's the same as saying, "I don't care about your feelings and I'm going to blame…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago  (504+ words) LANSING " The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (Mi LEAP) today announced that eight Michigan colleges and universities have been awarded a combined $495, 182. 66 through the Hunger-Free Campus Activities Grants to strengthen campus-based supports and expand access to food…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (422+ words) Chelsea Bossert/Daily Mining Gazette The kids are off and running to collect 4, 300 Easter eggs put out on Saturday morning for the City of Hancock's fourth annual Easter Egg Hunt. HANCOCK " In the middle of an ice storm Saturday morning,…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (86+ words) HOUGHTON " Tree House Family Resources is thrilled to host the 2nd Annual Capes 7 Crowns Family Dance Party. The fun will run from 1: 30 -3: 30 p. m. Saturday at The Bluffs Community Room in Houghton. Join for a joyful afternoon of music, movement, creativity, and connection…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (554+ words) Annie Barker for Bridge Michigan The ratio of counselors, psychologists and social workers to students in Michigan is two to three times higher than national recommendations, according to the Michigan Health Council. LANSING " Michigan does not have enough opportunities for…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (167+ words) Upper Great Lakes Family Health (UGL) is proud to continue growing its pediatric team to meet the needs of families across the Upper Peninsula. With rising demand for pediatric care and recent additions to its provider group, UGL is actively…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (190+ words) The fund has historically supported projects that improve outdoor recreation access and preserve local heritage. Notable past recipients include: " Copper Country Trail National Byway: $27, 000 for wayfinding signage " Swedetown Recreation Area: $35, 000 for a new, barrier-free, beginner-level biking and hiking trail " City…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (548+ words) Dear Annie: I've been friends with the same group of women since our children were in grade school. We're now in our late 50s and early 60s, and for years this group has been my main social circle. We've shared weddings, divorces,…...