Early last week, a beaver dam collapsed, creating a head of water that was estimated to be 10 feet tall. The water completely washed out Stagecoach Road in Michigamme. The Engineer and Manager of the Baraga County Road Commission Doug Mills said no one was injured in the collapse that …
Read More »PL Majors Eliminated, CC Flames to State Tourney – Monday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for additional details. MLB The Detroit Tigers broke open a close game in the late innings, and defeated the Minnesota Twins 9-6. The Tigers snapped a 2-2 tie with two runs in the top of the seventh. Matthew Boyd left the game in the bottom …
Read More »Flames Fall in Legion Regional Final – Sunday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for additional details. MLB The Detroit Tigers’ late comeback fell short, as they lost to the Minnesota Twins 6-5 on Saturday. The Twins scored five runs off Jordan Zimmermann before forcing him from the game in the fourth inning. They added the eventual game-winner in …
Read More »Portage Lake Majors Open State Tourney with Win – Saturday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for additional details. MLB Victor Martinez hit two home runs, as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Minnesota Twins 6-3 Friday night. Anibal Sanchez gave up three runs in the fourth inning, but recovered and pitched into the sixth to earn the win. The Tigers continue …
Read More »2017-18 Rozsa Visual and Performing Arts Season Schedule Announced
HOUGHTON, MI, July 20, 2017 — What happens when you combine Chinese martial arts, dance and acrobats in “China Gold”, a dark and physical interpretation by PUSH Physical Theatre of the gothic tale “Dracula,” world-class modern dance “Ailey II”, and an award winning all-new play from LA Theatre Works about …
Read More »Lake Superior Day Festival Sunday In Copper Harbor
Celebrate the beauty and bounty of Lake Superior! Copper Harbor community volunteers, along with the Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative, are organizing the 5th annual Lake Superior Day Festival Sunday with lots of special activities at the 6th Street Dock along the Copper Harbor Boardwalk (near Isle Royale Queen boat dock): Enjoy fish stew (Kalamojakka), homemade pies, rieska (Finnish flatbread), and …
Read More »Informal Sessions Held For “Stop The Roar Of Hunger” Food Initiative
The Portage Health Foundation hosted informal sessions for people who are looking to fund their projects through their Stop The Roar Of Hunger food initiative. The sessions allowed potential applicants to ask questions and learn more about the funds. During this round of funding, Chelsea Goodreau from PHF Marketing and …
Read More »Hancock Police Ask For Help To End Road Worker Harassment
Although the road construction near the bridge in Hancock is almost over, Hancock Police Chief Wayne Butler cannot overlook driver’s mistreatment of construction workers. “Not only were they being screamed at and yelled at, their equipment was getting hit while they were working out there because of motorists not paying …
Read More »Auto Pro Wins Fast Pitch Tourney – Friday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for additional details. MLB Michael Fulmer had a rare off game, as the Detroit Tigers lost to the Kansas City Royals 16-4 last night. Fulmer didn’t make it through the third inning. He gave up eight runs. The Tigers’ defense didn’t help, committing three errors …
Read More »Local Girl Scout Brings Smiles To Young Hospital Patients
While she was a patient at Aspirus Keweenaw, 10 year-old Maija White turned her boredom into an idea to help others. “I was in the ER and I only had to watch TV and I had nothing else to do” said White. White put together 100 Smile Bags filled with …
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