Colin Jackson

Houghton- Hancock Bureau Reporter at WLUC-TV (Negaunee, MI)

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Aspirus Keweenaw nurses to hold rally for safe staffing following changes

6 days ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Colin Jackson

LAURIUM, Mich. (WLUC) - The majority of nurses at Aspirus Keweenaw are preparing to hold a rally for safer staffing next week. According to the nurses, Aspirus now requires a nurse to care for five to six patients during a shift. Before, a nurse cared for three to four patients. These nurses are concerned that this will cause unsafe staffing for patients due to potentially stretching the nurses too thin.
‘A lot of traffic going north’: Keweenaw County prepares for summer visitors

6 days ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Colin Jackson

KEWEENAW COUNTY, Mich. (WLUC) - It won’t be much longer until it’s summertime in the U.P. Keweenaw County groups and businesses are getting ready for it. “Clearing down trees, raking and leaf blowing, and just making sure that overall, the trails are in great shape and a really good experience,” Copper Harbor Trails Club Executive Director Adam Yeoman said. That is just some of the work the Copper Country Trails Club must do before summer activities begin.
Houghton students show off artwork to families at Fine Arts Night

1 week ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Colin Jackson

HOUGHTON, Mich. (WLUC) - Dozens of student families at Houghton Elementary School got to take a look at their kids’ artistic creations Thursday evening. This was part of the school’s annual Fine Arts Night. Students of all grade levels showed off their themed art creations to their families. For example, fourth graders drew art based on Egyptian papyrus, while third graders made paper sculpture masks.
Residents, volunteers clean Hancock parks for annual ‘Pitch in for Parks’ event

1 week ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Colin Jackson

HANCOCK, Mich. (WLUC) - It was all sunshine and cool breezes at an annual clean-up event in Hancock Thursday. Community members worked to spring-clean several parks as part of the City of Hancock’s Pitch in for Parks event. This includes Montezuma Park and Porvoo Park along the Portage Canal. Using rakes, trash bags, and even lawnmowers, volunteer teams work from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to tidy up the parks.
Lake Linden-Hubbell Schools superintendent/principal to retire, reasons unknown

1 week ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Colin Jackson

LAKE LINDEN, Mich. (WLUC) - The Superintendent and middle/high school Principal of Lake Linden-Hubbell Schools is retiring. In an email to TV6, Brad Codere says he will remain in his position until the end of June. He notes he informed the school’s staff of this on Friday. His resignation letter will be “coming out soon” to the community, he added. The reason for his retirement has prompted some questions among community members.
Aspirus fitness center receives $22K donation from health foundation

1 week ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Colin Jackson

CALUMET, Mich. (WLUC) - The Aspirus Outpatient Therapies and Fitness Center in Calumet has received a $22,000 donation. The center aims to make good use of it by replacing older exercise equipment. “One piece will be a treadmill, another will be an elliptical,” Aspirus Regional Therapy Services Director Jeff Baril said. “And then there will be two lower body strength machines that are purchased as well.”This new equipment will be available to all visitors and patients.
Search & Rescue dog diagnosed with cancer, all invited to birthday party fundraiser

1 week ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Colin Jackson

HANCOCK, Mich. (WLUC) - A search and rescue dog in Hancock needs your help in his fight with cancer. Presley, a nearly 8-year-old Newfoundland, is a member of the Superior Search and Rescue team. He has been training as a K-9 SAR dog and is an ambassador for the K-9 team at community events. He also visits children with disabilities. In March, he was diagnosed with aggressive bone cancer. “We felt a large lump,” Amber Kraft, Presley’s Owner, said.
Finnish American Folk School invites community to inaugural open house

1 week ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Colin Jackson

HANCOCK, Mich. (WLUC) - The Finnish American Folks School in Hancock is preparing to hold its first-ever open house. “It’s the first time we’ve had an opportunity for the public to [visit] without signing up for classes,” Finnish American Folks School Director Clare Zuraw said. All of the school’s studios will be available for you to explore. In the school’s weaving studio, you can look forward to checking out weaving demonstrations and even try out weaving yourself.
UP Health System - Portage receives highest safety grade from national program

1 week ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Colin Jackson

HANCOCK, Mich. (WLUC) - A U.P. hospital has received a high-ranking safety grade from a longtime national group. UP Health System - Portage is one of 24 hospitals in the state to receive the highest safety grade from The Leapfrog Group this spring. LeapFrog is a national nonprofit that reviews and grades hospital safety twice a year. The grade is based on the hospital’s ability to protect patients from medical errors, accidents, injuries and infections.
Visit Keweenaw introduces Keweenaw Voter’s Choice Award contest

2 weeks ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Colin Jackson

UPPER MICHIGAN (WLUC) - The Visit Keweenaw tourism organization is introducing a new activity to the Keweenaw area: a voter’s choice contest. You can vote on your favorite Copper Country highlights and destinations across 15 categories. These include “Best Beach,” “Best Hometown Bar” and “Best Pasty.” You can choose from several pre-selected candidates or write in your own favorite.