Two new natural gas-powered generating stations are now in operation in the Upper Peninsula, allowing for the retirement of the Presque Isle Power Plant. WEC Energy Group’s subsidiary, Upper Michigan Energy Resources began commercial operation of the A.J. Mihm Generating Station and the F.D. Kuester Generating Station Sunday. The new …
Read More »More Than Just A Rink–Calumet Colosseum “Backbone” of the Community
The Calumet Colosseum is the winner in the 2019 Kraft Hockeyville USA contest. Thousands of non-robots voted during the 28-hour period Saturday and Sunday, enough to put the world’s oldest still-in-use indoor hockey rink at the top. A crowd of roughly 200 people crammed into the concourse at the Colosseum …
Read More »Colosseum Earns “Hockeyville” Title – Monday Sports Wrap
GLHL The Calumet Wolverines ended their run in the Great Lakes Hockey League tournament with a 4-3 overtime loss to the Fox Cities Ice Dogs in their semifinal game Saturday night. Fox Cities took an early 2-0 lead. Calumet tied the game with goals by Mike Babcock and Josh Harju. …
Read More »Wolverines Fall in GLHL Semis – Sunday Sports Wrap
GLHL The Calumet Wolverines ended their run in the Great Lakes Hockey League tournament with a 4-3 overtime loss to the Fox Cities Ice Dogs in their semifinal game last night. Fox Cities took an early 2-0 lead. Calumet tied the game with goals by Mike Babcock and Josh Harju. …
Read More »Wolves Win GLHL Tourney Opener; Pios Season Ends – Saturday Sports Update
MLB The Detroit Tigers were held to just two hits last evening, as they lost to the Toronto Blue Jays 6-0. Starter Matthew Boyd struck out 10 Blue Jays over five innings, but also gave up four runs in the fourth inning, and took the loss. The Tigers play at …
Read More »Learn Suicide Intervention Skills Through Dial Help
When someone is contemplating suicide, they are in need of help right away before it’s too late. Dial Help instructor Krissy Putz says we need to treat potential suicide as we would any other medical emergency. “We want to train a lot of people in the community to be able …
Read More »Final Push For Voting In The Kraft Hockeyville USA Contest
It’s just hours before voting opens in the Kraft Hockeyville USA contest and supporters of the Calumet Colosseum are poised to try and claim the title. The Colosseum in home to the Calumet Wolverines of the Great Lakes Hockey League and 14-year veteran Michael Babcock says the Colosseum is more …
Read More »Baraga State Park set for $1.2 million campground upgrades
The following press release was issued by the MDNR: Baraga State Park will be making major renovations and service improvements throughout the upcoming summer, which will require temporary camping closures to portions of the 56-acre park, situated along the Lake Superior shoreline on Keweenaw Bay. Credit: Michigan Department of Natural …
Read More »DNR reminds snowmobilers of season’s state-designated trails closure
The following press release was issued by the MDNR: There has been some fantastic snowmobiling this winter in Michigan, with heavy snowfall in many places, providing superb riding conditions. Credit: Michigan Department of Natural Resources. A snowmobiler enjoys a state-designated trail in Marquette County. However, some of the fun is …
Read More »Waara Discusses Pot Holes, Houghton’s Safe City Ranking
With the spring thaw comes those all-too-familiar pot holes in local roads. Dodging craters will only become more difficult as new holes form as the ground unfreezes and the concrete buckles. Houghton City Manager Eric Waara said crews are working to keep up with the pot holes, but the fixes …
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