Click on the blue links for more details. High School In high school football last night… WestPAC – Calumet (2-1, 3-1) shut down Houghton (0-3, 0-4) 22-6. The Copper Kings scored all 22 points in the fourth quarter to come from behind. – L’Anse (3-0, 3-1) defeated Hancock (2-1, 3-1) …
Read More »Finnish American Heritage Center Announces Enrichment Slate For Fall 2017 Semester
Finland’s going to celebrate its 100th birthday later this year, and what better present than to learn to speak their language? Or, how about learning a traditional Finnish handcraft or exploring modern-day Finland? Answers to any or all of these questions can be found by enrolling in a community enrichment class …
Read More »Tech Marks Fifth Straight Year of Enrollment Increases
By Mark Wilcox, News Writer, Michigan Technological University Preliminary enrollment figures required by the state of Michigan have been tabulated by Michigan Technological University. At 7,319 students, Michigan Tech marks a fifth straight year of enrollment growth. With 51 students more than last year, this is the fourth straight year Michigan Tech has …
Read More »Parade of Nations & Multicultural Festival Is Saturday
By Jennifer Donovan, Director of News & Media Relations University Marketing & Communications Michigan Technological University The Parade starts at 11 a.m. in downtown Hancock. It will cross the Portage Lift Bridge and march through downtown Houghton, winding up at the Dee Stadium, where a Multicultural Festival will begin at …
Read More »UPPCO Says Electric Bills Will Go Down In 2018
This press release was issued by UPPCO: Marquette – Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is planning to file its 2018 Power Supply Cost Recovery (PSCR) plan with the State of Michigan. When coupled with other recent actions taken by UPPCO, the PSCR filing is expected to lower annual energy costs …
Read More »L’Anse Wins Volleyball Bay Battle – Friday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for more details. High School In high school volleyball last night… – In the Battle of the Bay, L’Anse defeated Baraga 3-1 (25-22, 25-16, 15-25, 25-12). – Lake Linden-Hubbell downed Wakefeld-Marenisco 3-1. – Ewen-Trout Creek edged Watersmeet 3-2. In volleyball tomorrow… – Houghton plays at the …
Read More »Dora Jung Closing Reception and Lecture
HANCOCK, MI –Finlandia University Gallery in collaboration with Common Strands International Fiber Exchange, Minneapolis, Minnesota will present Painter in Linen featuring the work of one of the most consequential textile designers in Finland, Dora Jung (1906-1980). This exhibit is travelling to the United Sates in honor of Finland 100, a …
Read More »The Fourth Line Club Helping With Hockey Registration Fees
The Fourth Line is a local group whose goal is to continue to support youth hockey to keep the cost affordable and to give funds where it is needed. This year, the Fourth Line will be donating $25 toward each hockey player’s registration within the Calumet Hockey Association. They will …
Read More »Range Lions Take Part In Highway Cleanup
The Range Lions Club is doing their part to keep the Copper Country clean. They held their regular monthly meeting on Monday at the Range Lounge in South Range, where they discussed their effort to pick up litter along M-26 from South Range to Painesdale as part of Phase III …
Read More »Rental Licenses In Houghton Hot Topic Once Again
With a new school year underway at Michigan Tech, the City of Houghton has completed many of its preparations. City manager Eric Waara told the city council Wednesday night that several projects were finished in time for the school year. That included paving of some streets in areas where many …
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