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MLB The Cleveland Indians scored four runs in the eighth inning, and pulled away to a 7-2 victory over Detroit Tigers last night. Spencer Turnbull turned in a quality start, giving up three runs while pitching into the seventh, but took the loss. Joe Jiménez was charged with all four …

Hancock Public Schools will start the school year without a high school and middle school principal. Former principal Ezekiel Ohan submitted his resignation following the end of the school year, effective July 1st. The Hancock Public School Board of Education officially accepted his resignation at their July meeting on Monday. …

Phoio by Keweenaw Cruisers-‎2017 End O’ the Road Keweenaw Tour & Car Show It’s the end of the road for more than 100 classic cars this Saturday, and there will be a lot of people celebrating it. It’s the 16th annual End O’ The Road Keweenaw Tour and Car Show, …

It’s the final days to register online for the 44th annual Canal Run, taking place this Saturday. The Canal Run includes a 2 mile fun run/walk, 5 mile walk, 5 mile run, 10 mile walk, 10 mile run, half marathon, 5 mile blade (a single and/or double leg amputee race), …

The Western UP Health Department is offering free hearing and vision screenings for children entering Preschool, Kindergarten, or home schooling. Screenings will be offered at their office in Hancock on July 23rd and 24th, and in L’Anse on July 25th. Hearing and vision screenings help identify difficulties a child may …

A bond proposal is on the ballot next month for residents in the Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area School District. The School Board unanimously called for a bond election to be held August 6th in the amount of $4,685,000. The bond would allow the district to build additions to remodel, furnish, …

MLB Ryan Carpenter pitched his way back to the minor leagues last night, as the Detroit Tigers lost to the Cleveland Indians 8-0. Carpenter gave up seven runs over three innings. Meanwhile, the Detroit offense collected just one hit, in a contest that was broken up by a two-hour rain …

The following press release was issued by Michigan Tech: 1-4 pm, Sunday, July 21 ~ Celebrate Lake Superior Day in Copper Harbor!!Celebrate the beauty and bounty of Lake Superior!  Copper Harbor community volunteers, along with the Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative, are organizing the 7th annual Lake Superior Day Festival with lots …

[Houghton, MI, July 22-27, 2019] Keweenaw youth are invited to participate in the first-ever Meraki Youth Art Fest this summer. The Youth Art Fest offers a variety of art workshops aimed at youth ages ~12-25, offered throughout the week of July 22; a kick-off event at the Houghton Waterfront Park on July …

photo credit Anne Beffel The following press release was issued by Michigan Tech: July 15, 2019—Michigan Technological University’s Visual and Performing Arts Department and the Ford Center announce the opening of Contemplative Forest Art Walk, a contemplative art trail experience by Anne Beffel, Professor of Visual and Performing Arts. Hand …