College diplomas were handed out across the region over the weekend. At Michigan Tech on Saturday, retired Air Force Colonel, astronaut, test pilot and combat fighter pilot Gregory Johnson encouraged graduates to move forward boldly, and not fear making mistakes… At Northern Michigan University Saturday, United States Senator Debbie Stabenow …
Read More »FinnU Softball Falls Short at ACAA Tourney – Monday Sports Wrap
High School In high school baseball Saturday… – Calumet dropped both ends of a doubleheader at Gladstone, 1-0 and 6-0. Trevor Hendrickson took the tough loss in the first game, giving up only three hits. In baseball today… – Calumet plays at Gogebic. In softball… – Calumet plays at Hancock. …
Read More »FinnU Softball Splits on Tourney Day One – Sunday Sports Wrap
High School In high school baseball yesterday… – Calumet dropped both ends of a doubleheader at Gladstone, 1-0 and 6-0. Trevor Hendrickson took the tough loss in the first game, giving up only three hits. Finlandia The Finlandia University softball team split it game on the opening day of the …
Read More »LL-H Sweeps Lakes Track Invitational – Saturday Sports Wrap
High School In high school softball yesterday… – Calumet shut down Gwinn 24-0 and 17-2. – Jeffers v Hancock – not reported. In baseball yesterday, Calumet swept Jeffers 4-2 and 10-0. Today, Calumet plays at Gladstone. In track yesterday… – Calumet, Houghton and L’Anse at the Ontonagon Invitational – results …
Read More »MTU Trustees Approve Budget, New Degrees
The Michigan Technological University Board of Trustees has approved three new degree programs. At its regular meeting in Houghton this morning, the board greenlighted a master of science in mechatronics, a master’s in engineering management and a bachelor of science in cybersecurity. Mechatronics integrates electrical and mechanical engineering, robotics, software …
Read More »Medical Marijuana Application Process Streamlined
Medical marijuana patients in Michigan who set up their marijuana registry card online may now begin purchasing the cannabis supplies they need immediately. A rules change by the Marijuana Regulatory Agency allows the patient to use the email they receive upon approval of their application as a temporary permit, until …
Read More »Lampricide Treatments Scheduled
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has scheduled lampricide treatments for two area rivers. Treatment of the Little Carp River in Baraga County, Traverse River in Houghton and Keweenaw Counties will begin around May 14th, depending on the weather and river conditions. The process will take about a week, and …
Read More »University Graduations Planned
Most college graduates in the region will collect their diplomas this weekend. Michigan Tech grads will get their sheepskins at 10:30 tomorrow morning at the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena. The address will be delivered by retired astronaut and Air Force combat pilot Colonel Gregory Johnson. Northern Michigan University’s commencement …
Read More »Peralta Rocked as Brewers Fall – Friday Sports Wrap
High School In high school softball today… – Calumet entertains Gwinn – Jeffers faces Hancock. In baseball today, Calumet will play at Jeffers. The site was changed from the original schedule because of field conditions. Tomorrow, Calumet plays at Gladstone. In track today… – Calumet, Houghton and L’Anse will compete …
Read More »Clamoring For Tickets To Hockeyville USA Game
The hottest ticket in town is definitely one to see the NHL game at the Colosseum this fall. https://www.calumetcolosseum.com/tickets?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Calumet%20Colosseum&utm_content=Ticket%20information%20for%20Hockeyville%20USA%202019%20in%20Calumet,%20Michigan%20-%20Calumet%20Colosseum The Detroit Red Wings will faceoff against the St. Louis Blues on September 26th as part of the Kraft Hockeyville USA contest. The Calumet Colosseum was selected as the 2019 winner …
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