MLB Jordan Zimmermann struggled again, as the Detroit Tigers lost to the Toronto Blue Jays 12-1 last night. Zimmermann didn’t make it through the fourth inning. He was charged with six runs on seven hits, and he walked four batters. Zach Reininger finished the fourth, and pitched the fifth, giving …
Read More »3rd Annual Public Safety Day In Keweenaw County
The Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting the 3rd annual Public Safety Day this Saturday, July 20th. The event will be from 12pm to 4:00pm at the Allouez township park in Mohawk and brings together all facets of Public Safety in Keweenaw County, including fire, medical, police, rescue and …
Read More »Bessemer Company Receives Grant For Building Addition
An Upper Peninsula company is getting a boost from a grant by the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development. Bessemer Plywood Corporation will receive $100,000 from the Food and Agriculture Investment Fund for the construction of a 30,000 square-foot building addition. “Michigan’s diverse food and agriculture industry is ripe …
Read More »Ticket Lottery For Hockeyville USA Game Still Being Developed
It’s the hottest ticket in town–the Detroit Red Wings facing off against the Stanley Cup Champion St. Louis Blues in a preseason game at the Calumet Colosseum. Calumet won the honor to host the game on September 26th as part of the Kraft Hockeyville USA contest. Because demand for the …
Read More »Michigan Tech Students Put Their First Satellite Into Space
Official SpaceX Photo A satellite built by students at Michigan Tech is currently orbiting the earth helping to track the multitude of other man-made objects circulating the globe. The nanonsatellite Oculus ASR was launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida last month aboard the Space X Falcon Heavy rocket. …
Read More »Tigers Swept by Cleveland – Friday Sports Wrap
MLB The Cleveland Indians completed a four-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 6-3 victory last night. Detroit starter Matthew Boyd served up two home runs, and was charged with five runs over six innings. Niko Goodrum and Harold Castro homered for Detroit. The Tigers host the Toronto Blue …
Read More »Group Offers Free Food & Games For Local Kids
Photo courtesy of Bill Binroth An effort is underway to help local students get the snack food they may be missing while not in school. The Let’s Eat Community Meals Summer Program is offering Games and Snacks for students at the George Gipp Arena in Laurium three days a week. …
Read More »CCISD Board Elects 2019-20 Officers
The officers for the Copper Country Intermediate School District Board of Education are set for the 2019-2020 school year. The CCISD School Board held its organizational meeting for the upcoming school year on Tuesday. The Board elected Robert Tuomi of Chassell as President; Nels Christopherson of Houghton as Vice-President; Robert …
Read More »Changes Made To Hancock Pet Control Ordinance
Pet owners in Hancock will be required to keep their animals on a leash and clean up after them under a revision to a city ordinance. The City Council approved the changes Wednesday following a public hearing as part of an overall effort to update various ordinances. The language of …
Read More »Short Staffed Hancock Struggling With Workload
The Hancock City Council continues to carry out city business despite being shorthanded. Former Mayor John Haeussler resigned last month due to health concerns and City Manager Barry Givens is currently on medical leave for cancer treatment. New Mayor Paul LaBine says it’s been a challenge to get everything done. …
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