MLB The American League held off the National League to win the Major League Baseball All-Star Game 4-3 last night. Shane Bieber of the Cleveland Indians was named the Most Valuable Player after striking out all three batters he faced in the fifth inning. Shane Greene of the Detroit Tigers …
Read More »L’Anse Pays Off Industrial Park Loan; Solar Project Advances
The Village of L’Anse has made the final payment on a loan that spurred development of the industrial park on Lambert Road. The loan was arranged by the Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region and the Michigan Department of Transportation to build a Class A road to the development, …
Read More »State Creates New Mining Advisory Council
The State of Michigan will create a committee of industry experts to help guide development of the mining industry. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 4227 into law yesterday, officially creating the Committee on Michigan’s Mining Future. Introduced by state Rep. Sara Cambensy (D-Marquette) in February, the committee will make …
Read More »Lamprey Treatments Scheduled Today
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service personnel are scheduled to apply lampricides to several waterways in the Keweenaw today. Areas set for treatment include the Trap Rock River and Hungarian Creek, and the area offshore from the Trap Rock River in Houghton County, and Eliza Creek and the area offshore from …
Read More »Baraga County Board Fails to Fill Hospital Trustee Vacancy
NOTE – THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED TO REFLECT THE BARAGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ OPPOSITION TO THE KBIC’S REQUEST TO BE GIVEN CONTROL OF WATER QUALITY ON THE L’ANSE RESERVATION. That open seat on the Baraga County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees will remain vacant for at least another …
Read More »Escaped Chippewa County Suspect Could Be Heading to Copper Country
An accused criminal has escaped from custody in Chippewa County, and could be headed to our area. Jeremy Ross Marjamaa had been arrested on drug and forgery charges. Deputies from the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Department say he cut his tether on Sunday, and apparently got a ride from an older …
Read More »NMLB Claims Fast Pitch Sweep – Tuesday Sports Wrap
MLB The Detroit Tigers are off until Friday because of the All-Star break. They’ll begin a series in Kansas City Friday night. Pregame coverage will start at 7:50 on 99.3 The Lift. The Milwaukee Brewers will return to action Friday evening at home against the San Francisco Giants. The annual …
Read More »Houghton Native Deployed as Conservation Officer
A Houghton native is part of the newest class of Michigan Conservation Officers to be deployed across the state. Byron Parks has been assigned to Ontonagon County. In a release from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Parks said he saw conservation officers assisting with relief efforts after last year’s …
Read More »Walgreen, Walmart Eye Drops Recalled
Several types of eye drops and ointments sold at Walgreens and Walmart have been recalled. FDA officials say the products may not be sterile, and could cause infections or other injuries. No health issues have yet been reported. The products were manufactured by Altaire Pharmaceuticals, and sold under the retailers’ …
Read More »Assassins Claim 4th Straight IFT – Monday Sports Wrap
MLB The Detroit Tigers limped into the All Star break with a 6-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox yesterday. Gregory Soto pitched the first two innings for Detroit. He gave up two runs, and took the loss. Nick Ramirez allowed three more runs in the fifth inning, and Eduardo …
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