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High School In high school hockey yesterday, Jeffers defeated Ashland 6-1. Jonathan Mantila scored twice for the Jets. GLHL The Calumet Wolverines completed a weekend sweep of the Portage Lake Pioneers with a 7-3 victory last night. Logan Rastello scored twice for the Wolverines. Jim Brey, Rory Anderson, Matt Yeo, Stephen …

Superior Search and Rescue has received a $2,000 grant from the Portage Health Auxiliary to enhance its services in the Keweenaw. Superior Search and Rescue President Chris Van Arsdale said the money would be used purchase navigation, communication and tracking equipment that will be used to help locate those who …

High School In high school hockey last night, Houghton cruised to a 5-1 victory over Escanaba. After a scoreless first period, the Gremlins broke the game open in the second when Jiseung Choi scored two short-handed goals just 20 seconds apart. Justin Norkol and Brad Gauthier padded the lead with two goals …

The Houghton County Sheriff’s Department is investigating several complaints about the use of counterfeit money. Deputies recovered a number of fake bills on Friday, December 21st. Officials say the bills resemble legitimate currency, but many also contain Asian symbols or characters. Houghton County authorities are pursuing a cooperative investigation with …

LAURIUM, Mich. – Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital & Clinics is pleased to welcome Board Certified General Surgeon Benjamin T. Abadeer, DO to its expert team of medical providers. Dr. Abadeer’s special interests in general surgery include breast cancer, hernia repairs, upper and lower endoscopy, wound care, and ostomy care. He is seeing …

Between gift shopping, family gatherings, and holiday office parties, many people find the holiday season to be a busy time and often have to make compromises in their daily routines. “During the holidays it can get very busy so a lot of us fall off track with our regular fitness …

Due to the high numbers of respiratory illness and influenza, UP Health System – Bell, Marquette, and Portage have implemented visitor restrictions. The visitor restrictions will remain in effect until further notice. In an effort to protect our patients, the following restrictions apply: Visitors who are ill with cough, fever, …

An investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in Baraga County. 48-year-old Lisa Kinnunen died Saturday and her body was reportedly found outside of her boyfriend’s home in Baraga The FBI is assisting the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Tribal Police, but because this is an …

High School In high school hockey last night, Hancock outskated Negaunee 9-4. In hockey tonight, Houghton skates at Escanaba. Jeffers entertains Ashland tomorrow. In boys basketball last evening… – Houghton outscored Calumet 56-49. Brad Sirard led the Gremlins with 19 points. Matt Ojala scored 16 for the Copper Kings, and …

An alumna of Michigan Tech is being tapped by Governor Rick Snyder to serve on the 21st Century Talent Creation Subcommittee. Dexter resident Megan Schrauben is the executive director of MiSTEM Network for the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget. She previously served as the director of the Jackson …