There are several events to celebrate the fall season being put on by Main Street Calumet. The night comes alive October 20th for the Zombie Pub Crawl from 6pm to midnight. Trunk-or-Treat returns October 27th from 5-7pm where kids can safely enjoy some Halloween fun in downtown Calumet. A special …
Read More »Two People Injured In Accident In Chassell Township
Two people are recovering after an accident in Chassell Township. The two-vehicle crash happened Thursday just after 4pm on US-41, near North Entry Road. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Calumet Post says a 2016 GMC Canyon driven by a 74-year-old Chassell man was headed south on US-41 when he …
Read More »UP Lawmakers Back New Enbridge Line 5 Deal
It may not be what many environmental groups have been pushing for, but two Upper Peninsula lawmakers see the new Enbridge pipeline deal as a good thing. The state of Michigan announced earlier this week that a deal was struck with Enbridge to permanently shut down its controversial Line 5 …
Read More »Chassell Girls Win Houghton XC Invite – Friday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for more details. High School In high school volleyball last night… – Houghton got past Lake Linden-Hubbell 3-1. – Hancock v L’Anse – not reported. – Calumet swept Gwinn 3-0 (25-19, 25-23, 25-17). – Chassell v Wakefield-Marenisco – not reported. – Ontonagon v Watersmeet – …
Read More »Community Invited To Join Finlandia Homecoming Parade
Finlandia University will be hosting its Bleed Blue Homecoming Parade this Saturday starting at 11am. The parade will go from Quincy Green beside the Finnish American Heritage Center to McAfee Field to cheer on the Finlandia Lions football program as it takes on Kalamazoo. The parade will feature current students, …
Read More »Nearly 400 Companies Take Part In MTU Fall Career Fair
Students on the campus of Michigan Tech showcased their achievements yesterday to nearly 400 potential employers, who came to the Houghton area from as far away as Germany. Recruiters met with the up and coming job candidates at the Student Development Complex for the university’s Fall Career Fair. “The students …
Read More »Line 5 To Be Shut Down, Replaced By New Pipeline In Tunnel
LANSING, Mich. – The state of Michigan and Enbridge Energy today announced an agreement that will lead to major safety enhancements along the entire length of the Line 5 petroleum pipeline crossing the state, permanently shut down the current segment that crosses the Straits of Mackinac and construct a multi-use …
Read More »EAS Funding Secured For UP Airports
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today announced the five-year extension of the Essential Air Service program as part of the reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration. Funded through the U.S Department of Transportation, the program provides critical air service that connects rural and remote areas to major hubs, helping to …
Read More »Pistons Win Exhibition Opener – Thursday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for more details. High School In high school volleyball tonight… – Houghton welcomes Lake Linden-Hubbell. – Hancock hosts L’Anse. – Calumet entertains Gwinn. – Chassell journeys to Wakefield-Marenisco. – Ontonagon welcomes Watersmeet. – Ewen-Trout Creek hosts Bessemer. In cross country, local teams will run at …
Read More »International musicians to perform at Finnish American Heritage Center
HANCOCK, Mich. — An ensemble of musicians from Norway, Sweden and the United States have come together to showcase their talents to Upper Peninsula audiences, and Finlandia University’s Finnish American Heritage Center is one of the lucky sites. On Saturday, October 6 at 7:30 p.m., the musicians of Beethoven and …
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