Click on the blue links for additional details. MLB Nicholas Castellanos and Mikie Mahtook hit two-run homers, as the Detroit Tigers pounded the Kansas City Royals 10-2 last night. Jordan Zimmermann threw six scoreless innings, and left after allowing a run in the seventh. The Tigers continue that series at …
Read More »Plea Deal In The Works For South Range Drug Suspect
The case of a South Range man facing several felonious drug charges continues in Houghton County Circuit Court. Charles Lester Knuckles appeared for a pre-trial hearing Friday. He was originally charged with operating a drug house, delivering contraband on jail property and delivery of a controlled substance within 1,000 feet …
Read More »Cruising The Keweenaw To The End Of The Road
Those are the sounds of Keweenaw Cruiser’s 14th Annual End O’ The Road Keweenaw Tour and Car Show. The event begins with a cruise that parades the cars on the western shore of the Keweenaw all the way up to the show in Copper Harbor. Keweenaw Cruisers member Curtis Wittenberg …
Read More »“Copper Country” Explores Family & Forgiveness
Keweenaw native Kristin Neva released her second novel, “Copper Country,” just a few weeks ago. “Copper Country” is a story about family and forgiveness that’s set in the Keweenaw. The story follows a young Yooper named Aimee who is working her way through college and working on her relationship with …
Read More »Kids Take Part In Fishing Derby In Calumet
Although the morning started off a bit chilly, around 200 kids participated in the 13th Annual Kids Fishing Derby in Calumet over the weekend. Starting at 9 a.m., kids surrounded the Swedetown Pond to try to catch the biggest fish. The event is hosted by the Calumet-Keweenaw Sportsmen’s Club in …
Read More »Walk-Off Walk Brings Tigers Win – Monday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for additional details. MLB Miguel Cabrera’s bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the 11th inning lifted the Detroit Tigers to a 6-5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays yesterday. J.D. Martinez had forced extra innings by tying the game with a home run in the …
Read More »Eles, McCloud Take Canal Half-Marathon Titles – Sunday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for additional details. MLB Michael Fulmer gave up just one run on two hits over eight innings Saturday, as the Detroit Tigers pounded the Toronto Blue Jays 11-1. Miguel Cabrera, J.D. Martinez and Nicholas Castellanos hit home runs. The Tigers host the Blue Jays again …
Read More »Paul Named Finlandia Baseball Assistant – Saturday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for additional details. MLB The Detroit Tigers returned from the All-Star break with a 7-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays Friday night. Justin Verlander threw four scoreless innings, but gave up two runs in the fifth, and left after allowing another in the sixth. …
Read More »End Of The Road Keweenaw Tour & Car Show Saturday
The beginning of the End Of The Road Keweenaw Tour and Car Show takes place at noon tomorrow in the parking lot of Campioni’s True Value hardware, just south of Calumet. The cruisers will head up US-41 to Copper Harbor, where the show is held from 1:00 to 6:00. Organizer …
Read More »41st Aural Jamboree Begins Today
From the main stage to the shade of the lawn outside, musicians will be entertaining the crowds this weekend at the 41st Annual Aura Jamboree. The music festival begins today at the Aura Community Hall, featuring traditional Finnish, bluegrass and country music. Festival co-organizer Mike Roberts says some of the …
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