Singer-songwriter Tony Memmel was just 13 years-old when he decided he wanted to play the guitar. “I had a friend from school named Max who was exceptional at the guitar. He could hear a song off the radio and by the time it was over, he could play it and …
Read More »CCISD Holding Millage Proposal Meeting In L’Anse
With the August 8th election quickly approaching, the Copper Country Intermediate School District is holding a second informational meeting on its millage proposal. The meeting will be held Tuesday, July 25th at 6:30pm at L’Anse High School for all Baraga County residents. CCISD Superintendent George Stockero and Director of Career …
Read More »Tigers Fall in 12 – Tuesday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for additional details. MLB Salvador Perez and Mike Moustakas hit back-to-back home runs off Drew VerHagen in the top of the 12th inning, as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-3 last night. Detroit starter Justin Verlander gave up three runs over seven …
Read More »Bash Supports Copper Country Humane Society
The 13th Annual Copper Country Humane Society Bash was held over the weekend. The Bash was first created to celebrate the shelter and to bring people out to meet the animals up for adoption. Shelter Manager Becki Clouthier said this is the most important fundraiser for the shelter and raises …
Read More »Drug Suspect Sentenced To Three Months In Jail
A Grand Rapids man accused of selling drugs in the Houghton area was sentenced in Houghton County Circuit Court. 19 year-old Jon David Ettinger was sentenced Friday to three months in Houghton County Jail and will be credited for the 38 days he has already served. After his sentence, he …
Read More »True Copper Country Spirit–Local Community Shows Support For Road Workers
Vollwerth’s in Hancock was doing business as usual when a customer came in and brought up reports of construction workers being mistreated by motorists, according to Vollwerth’s President Adam Manderfield. “We were just kind of disturbed by it,” said President of Vollwerth’s Adam Manderfield. “One of the girls in the …
Read More »No Quick Solutions For Washed Out Road
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 …
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