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 …
Read More »L’Anse Woman Named USO’s Soldier Of The Year
L’Anse native Sara Cerne was recently named USO’s Soldier of the Year, an honor awarded annually to one service member from each branch of the military. Her mother, Francine, said Sara thrives in the Army. “The military, you know, has given her a wonderful life. It’s just kind of neat …
Read More »Shortage Of EMS Paramedics Puts Patient Transfers In Jeopardy
Mercy EMS, Inc. may have to stop transporting patients to and from U.P. Health Systems Marquette as a result of losing four paramedics since the start of 2017. About 400 of these transports are made by Mercy EMS each year, but they could stop as early as August 1st if …
Read More »Tigers, Brewers Resume Tonight – Friday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for additional details. MLB The Detroit Tigers and Milwaukee Brewers both return to action tonight after the All-Star break. The Tigers open a home series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Justin Verlander will pitch against Aaron Sanchez. Pregame coverage begins at 6:45 on 99.3 The …
Read More »MTU Introduces Hockey Recruits
Michigan Tech has introduced nine new players who will join the team this fall. The class includes forwards Justin Misiak, Greyson Reitmeier, and Marcus Russell, defensemen Seamus Donohue, Keegan Ford, Mitch Meek, Tyler Rockwell, and Cooper Watson, and goaltender Robbie Beydoun. Three are Michigan natives. Misiak comes from St. Clair …
Read More »Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office Offering Prescription Drug Dropoff Site
It may be time to clean out your medicine cabinet. The Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office is now providing a safe and environmentally-conscious way for residents to rid of unwanted, unused or expired medications. Keweenaw County Sheriff Bill Luokkanen said that thanks to funds from CVS Health’s Medication Disposal Unit for …
Read More »Houghton Police Receive OWI Court Training
How do officers determine if a driver is impaired? Whereas a simple breathalyzer or blood test can determine the Blood-Alcohol Content of a driver, there are many other substances that law enforcement must learn to detect that can also impair a person’s ability to drive. Houghton Police Chief John Donnelly …
Read More »Houghton Seeing Spike In Distemper In Raccoons
The Houghton Police Department says they have seen a number of cases of distemper in wild animals recently. Distemper is a viral illness that can also affect dogs and other animals. It attacks the animal’s respiratory, gastrointestinal and central nervous systems. Houghton Police John Donnelly said they have received reports …
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