Caregivers workshop planned
ISHPEMING — Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a six-week in-person workshop, designed for the non-professional, informal family caregiver, will be held from 1:30-3:00 p.m. EST Thursdays, Aug. 13 through Sept. 17, at the Ishpeming Senior Center, 121 Greenwood St., Ishpeming. Research studies find high rates of depression and anxiety among caregivers and increased vulnerability to health problems. Caregivers frequently cite restriction of personal activities and social life as problems. In addition, caregivers often feel a lack of control over events and a sense of powerlessness which can ...
EPA grant will focus on brownfield redevelopment
HOUGHTON — InvestUP, in partnership with the Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region, Houghton County Land Bank and Gogebic County Land Bank, has been selected for a $1 million Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Assessment Coalition Grant to support redevelopment in the Western Upper Peninsula. The grant will help communities complete environmental assessment work, cleanup planning, and community engagement for blighted and underused properties and improve readiness for future investment and redevelopment. These are important early steps that are often too ...
Blue Champagne to perform tonight
MARQUETTE — Blue Champagne, featuring Mary Lou Pesola, Bob Buchkoe and Wayne Finman, will be performing at the Marquette Federated Women's Clubhouse at 7 p.m. tonight. The performance is free with a free will offering for the upkeep of the clubhouse, which is celebrating its centennial this summer. The group will play a variety of swing, easy listening jazz and pop songs from the 20s to the 90s.
Mackinac Bridge View Park building dedicated to former Bridge Authority Chairman Bill Gnodtke
ST. IGNACE — The Mackinac Bridge Authority recently dedicated the building at Bridge View Park in honor of Bill Gnodtke, former authority member and chairman. During the meeting, held at the iron worker memorial at the park in St. Ignace, the authority members passed a resolution marking the dedication and invited guests spoke of Gnodtke’s many years of service and stewardship of the Mighty Mac. Speakers included state Sen. John Damoose; Gnodkte’s son, John Gnodtke; former MBA Vice Chair Barbara Brown; MBA Bridge Director Kim Nowack; former MBA Executive Secretary Bob Sweeney; ...
Study finds Michigan’s Tuition Incentive Program effective
MARQUETTE — New research from the University of Michigan’s Education Policy Initiative finds that Michigan’s Tuition Incentive Program helps more students with financial need enroll in college and reduces gaps in higher education access. Coupled with state data showing strong outcomes among TIP participants, these findings reinforce the value of need-based financial aid in supporting student success and strengthening Michigan’s future workforce. Administered by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, TIP is a need-based financial aid program ...