Gardenview Assisted Living and Memory Care says Calumet resident Atalie Hyrkas has recently joined the Gardenview team as an LPN. Gardenview’s hire of an additional nurse will expand its service’s available to the community. Prior to joining Gardenview, Hyrkas held various positions in healthcare working with private home care and …
Read More »Finding Time For Exercise
As the weather begins to change over the next few weeks, there will be more opportunities to get out and exercise. So it’s important to know the facts about healthy eating and exercise so you don’t miss out on those opportunities or spend too much time doing the wrong thing. …
Read More »CopperDog Sled Dog Race Approaches
The CopperDog 150 is the Keweenaw’s signature dogsled race, and one of the premiere events in the Midwest. With the start of the race only a few days away, final preparations are being made. Race Director Jeff Foss says the CopperDog really sets itself apart from other races, partly because …
Read More »Houghton, L’Anse to Play for Class C District Title – Tuesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlights for more details. High School The girls high school district basketball tournament opened last night… – In Class C, L’Anse defeated Hancock 36-30. Addison Mattson of the Purple Hornets led all scorers with 13 points. D’Andra Kero scored nine for the Bulldogs. Houghton got past Calumet …
Read More »Pietila Leads WestPAC Girls Hoops All-Stars
Kara Pietila of the Houghton Gremlins was named the WestPAC Girls Basketball Player of the Year today. Houghton’s Julie Filpus was named Coach of the Year, after leading the Gremlins to the conference championship. First Team Guard: Nina Anderson, Calumet; Harlee Froberg, Houghton Forward: Taylor Sebbas, Hancock; Eden Golliher, West …
Read More »State Help for Disaster Communities in Need
As lower Michigan has been experiencing an early thaw season The Governor’s office has issued a statement thanking local officials and first responders for their continued efforts in addressing flood conditions and keeping Michigan Residents safe. Gov. Snyder said. “The state is prepared to assist local communities very quickly …
Read More »Michigan Tech President Position- Down to Four Candidates
The presidential search continues at Michigan Tech, but the list of potential candidates has been narrowed down to four. More than 50 individuals applied for the position, of them less then 12 were interviewed to replace Glen Mroz who is stepping down after 14 years as University President. The board …
Read More »Mackinaw Bridge Reopened.. More delays can be expected
Inter peninsular travelers experienced nearly a full day’s delay over the weekend. The Mackinac Bridge Authority made the decision early Friday afternoon to close the bridge because of melting ice, falling from the bridges suspension cables. The bridge remained closed until Saturday morning when it was reopened to passenger cars …
Read More »FinnU Softball Completes Dome Tourney Sweep – Monday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlights for more details. High School The girls high school district basketball tournament opens tonight… – In Class C, Hancock plays at L’Anse at 7:00. Pregame coverage will begin around 6:40 on 97.7 The Wolf and TheWolf.com. Houghton plays at Calumet at 7:00. Pregame coverage will start …
Read More »MTU Women’s Hoops Celebrates Championship Season – Sunday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlights for more details. Finlandia The Finlandia University women’s basketball team ended its season with an 88-70 loss to Pine Manor in the semifinals of the American Collegiate Athletic Association tournament last night. The Lions and the Gators battled toe-to-toe through three quarters. Pine Manor’s pressure finally …
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