MLB The Boston Red Sox scored eight late runs, and routed the Detroit Tigers 11-3 Saturday. The Sox broke open a 3-3 tie with three runs off Warwick Saupold in the seventh. Saupold took the loss. They added five more in the eighth off Arcenio Leon. The Tigers wrap up that …
Read More »Tigers Fall Late to Bosox – Saturday Sports Wrap
MLB The Boston Red Sox scored three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning, and came from behind to defeat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 Friday night. Detroit built an early lead, thanks to home runs by Nicholas Castellanos and Mikie Mahtook. Jordan Zimmermann turned in a quality start, allowing …
Read More »Natural Resources Commission Meets In Houghton
As part of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Natural Resources Commission meets once a month to regulate and discuss topics like animal populations and ethical hunting practices. The NRC met in Houghton on Thursday on the campus of Michigan Tech. DNR Director Keith Creagh says it is important …
Read More »2017 Bernard F. Gaffney Memorial Scholarship Recipients Announced
Houghton, Michigan—The 2017 Bernard F. Gaffney Memorial Scholarships were presented Thursday, May 25 at the Houghton High School Senior Honors Banquet. Harkin Massopust, Abigail Mauno, and Carly Ronis were each awarded scholarships totaling $5,600. Harkin will be attending Michigan State University and plans to study linguistics. Abigail will attend Michigan …
Read More »Finlandia University named a 2017 Best Value School
Finlandia University is one of 80 schools nationwide to be recognized by University Research & Review as a 2017 Best Value School. “We work extremely hard to make sure Finlandia University remains affordable to people of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Midwest as a whole,” said Director of Student …
Read More »Roadwork Begins In Ontonagon & Gogebic County
If you’re heading down to Ontonagon or Gogebic County, there’s some roadwork you’ll want to watch out for. The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing $5 million to chip seal 52 miles of roadway on M-64 south from M-28 to US-2, M-64 north from M-28 to the M-107 junction at …
Read More »Turner Homers as State Farm Defeats REL – Friday Sports Wrap
Click on the bold scores for more details. MLB Michael Fulmer struggled, as the Detroit Tigers lost to the Los Angeles Angels 11-4 yesterday afternoon. Fulmer’s shortest outing of the season saw him give up five runs before leaving in the fifth inning. The Halos piled on six more runs …
Read More »Vote For The Two Highest Priorities Facing Local Youth
What are the two highest priorities when it comes to risk factors facing local youth? Houghton and Keweenaw Counties Communities That Care would like the public to help answer that question. Five risk factors were recently identified in a Youth Survey that can lead to problem behaviors such as substance …
Read More »South Range Man Pleads Not Guilty To Nine Felonies
A case against a South Range man facing several drug charges continues. 24-year-old Charles Lester Knuckles appeared in Houghton County Circuit Court Wednesday for an arraignment. Knuckles is facing nine felonies–including operating a drug house, delivering contraband on jail property, and delivery of a controlled substance within 1000 feet of …
Read More »Houghton County Army Veteran Wins $110,000 Fantasy 5 Jackpot from the Michigan Lottery
A Houghton County man can’t wait to share his good fortune with his family after winning a $110,000 Fantasy 5 jackpot from the Michigan Lottery. The lucky player, who chose to remain anonymous, matched the numbers drawn on May 14 – 07-11-13-37-38 – to win the big prize. He bought …
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