AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Copper Harbor Michigan. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/copper-harbor-mi 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/copper-harbor-mi https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 13 May 2024 18:51:24 -0500 The Keweenaw Dark Sky Park is hosting its first annual event during International Dark Sky Week. The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) https://www.americantowns.com/news/upper-peninsula-dark-sky-festival-2023-31560161-copper-harbor-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/upper-peninsula-dark-sky-festival-2023-31560161-copper-harbor-mi.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Schedule: Friday, September 1, 2023 7:00 - 9:00 PM Registration and Check-in Open in Donny Kilpela Memorial Park 8:30 - 10:15 PM Free showing of https://www.americantowns.com/news/30th-annual-copper-harbor-trails-fest-31605875-copper-harbor-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/30th-annual-copper-harbor-trails-fest-31605875-copper-harbor-mi.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Keweenaw Dark Sky Park is hosting its second annual event around International Dark Sky Week. The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) https://www.americantowns.com/news/upper-peninsula-dark-sky-festival-2024-31652654-copper-harbor-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/upper-peninsula-dark-sky-festival-2024-31652654-copper-harbor-mi.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 In 2022, Governor Whitmer is making the largest investment in state roads and bridges in Michigan’s history  Lansing, MI?– On May https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-two-bridges-repaired-and-reopened-to-traffic-in-macomb-and-jackson-counties-under-rebuilding-mi-bridges-program-31366849-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-two-bridges-repaired-and-reopened-to-traffic-in-macomb-and-jackson-counties-under-rebuilding-mi-bridges-program-31366849-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Various state departments and attorney general take steps to support parents and tackle shortage head-on as governor calls Abbott leadership to offer https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-coordinates-statewide-response-to-baby-formula-shortage-31366866-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-coordinates-statewide-response-to-baby-formula-shortage-31366866-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Michigan had fastest small business job growth in 23 years, added 170,000 jobs in first three quarters  Lansing, MI – On May 16th, https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-whitmer-announces-new-data-showing-record-small-business-growth-31367531-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-whitmer-announces-new-data-showing-record-small-business-growth-31367531-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 In 2022, Gov. Whitmer is making the largest investment in state roads and bridges in Michigan’s history  Lansing, MI -- Governor https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-continues-to-fix-roads-and-bridges-with-projects-starting-from-may-16th-in-calhoun-cheboygan-delta-leelanau-marquette-and-menominee-counties-31367543-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-continues-to-fix-roads-and-bridges-with-projects-starting-from-may-16th-in-calhoun-cheboygan-delta-leelanau-marquette-and-menominee-counties-31367543-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Debate featured 8 candidates who spoke about issues including education, abortion, the vaccine mandates, and the 2020 election. Ralph was firm https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-first-gop-gubernatorial-debate-was-a-massive-success-31368308-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-first-gop-gubernatorial-debate-was-a-massive-success-31368308-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The plan sets a bold goal to open 1,000 new child care programs by 2024 through $100 million investment to expand access to child care for working https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-caring-for-mi-future-plan-31368339-battle-creek-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-caring-for-mi-future-plan-31368339-battle-creek-mi.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Nominations for new Alternative Fuel Corridors intended to improve driving experience for Michiganders, bring jobs to our state  LANSING, MI https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-michigan-submitted-seven-nominations-for-new-alternative-fuel-corridors-31368358-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-michigan-submitted-seven-nominations-for-new-alternative-fuel-corridors-31368358-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Judge grants injunction in suit brought by Planned Parenthood, Governor presses forward on her lawsuit to establish abortion as a right under the https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-welcomes-preliminary-injunction-against-michigans-1931-law-criminalizing-abortion-31369242-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-welcomes-preliminary-injunction-against-michigans-1931-law-criminalizing-abortion-31369242-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 In 2022, Gov. Whitmer is making the largest investment in state roads and bridges in Michigan’s history   LANSING, Mich. -- https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-continues-to-fix-roads-and-bridges-with-projects-starting-next-week-in-calhoun-and-huron-counties-31369271-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-continues-to-fix-roads-and-bridges-with-projects-starting-next-week-in-calhoun-and-huron-counties-31369271-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) Director Anita Fox are celebrating the https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-more-than-3-billion-in-auto-insurance-refunds-have-been-issued-to-michigan-drivers-31369274-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-more-than-3-billion-in-auto-insurance-refunds-have-been-issued-to-michigan-drivers-31369274-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 4.3% unemployment rate lowest since March 2020 and marks ten months of decreasing unemployment  Lansing, MI — Governor Gretchen Whitmer https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-on-michigans-growing-economy-low-unemployment-31370147-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-on-michigans-growing-economy-low-unemployment-31370147-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI -- On May 19th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer awarded more than $7.3 million in newly announced grants issued under the MI Clean Water Plan https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-awards-mi-clean-water-grants-to-15-communities-to-ensure-safe-clean-drinking-water-and-support-jobs-31370162-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-awards-mi-clean-water-grants-to-15-communities-to-ensure-safe-clean-drinking-water-and-support-jobs-31370162-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500