The Copper Country Softball Conference has announced its All‐Conference Teams. Player of the Year: Celia Peterson, Senior, Calumet Pitcher of the Year: Delaney Heinonen, Sophomore, Hancock Coach of the Year: Joel Rastello, Calumet First Team: Cassidy Becia, Sophomore, Houghton Harlee Froberg, Junior, Houghton Emily Erkkila, Senior, Calumet Kendra Keranen, Junior, Calumet …
Read More »Police Investigate Suspicious Fire & Possible Robbery In Stanton Twp
Troopers from the Michigan State Police Calumet Post are investigating a suspicious fire in Stanton Township that happened on Friday around 10pm. The fire was put out by Stanton and Adams Township Fire Departments. Afterward, the home owners discovered that money and guns were missing from the home. The fire …
Read More »WestPAC Golf All-Stars Announced
The WestPAC has announced its all-conference golf honorees. Boys MVP – Ben Strong, Houghton – 38.1 strokes per nine holes 2. Wyatt Tuoriniemi, Calumet – 39.25 strokes per nine holes 3. Tyler Johnson, Calumet – 39.88 strokes per nine holes 4. Jisung Choi, Houghton – 40.13 strokes per nine holes …
Read More »Copper Country Baseball Conference All-Star Teams Announced
The Copper Country Baseball Conference has announced its All-Star Teams. The Hancock Bulldogs earned this year’s league championship with an 8-2 league mark. Player of the Year: Hans Stimac, Hancock Pitcher of the Year: Shane Cole, Gogebic Coaches of the Year: John Sullivan/Ron Stimac, Hancock First Team: Rory Anderson, Calumet …
Read More »New K-9 Unit Helps Rescue Hikers Lost In Keweenaw County
Three hikers who were lost in Keweenaw County have been found safe. The Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were dispatched Tuesday about 6:30pm to Lac La Belle in Grant Township. A 911 call was placed by the three hikers who had been lost for about two hours. They were …
Read More »CCISD Auto Tech Students Shine At Competition
Secondary students from the Copper Country Intermediate School District recently joined students from the Dickinson Iron, Delta Schoolcraft, NICE Community Schools and the MARESA Automotive programs at NMU’s Jacobetti Complex to put their automotive technology skills to the test. The competition, held on Friday, April 28, included activities focused on …
Read More »Health & Safety Fair This Saturday At U.P. Health System–Portage
The annual Health & Safety Fair on the campus of U.P. Health System—Portage is being held this Saturday. The free event runs from 10am to 1pm and delivers something for everyone. The fair includes screenings, giveaways, massages, healthy food samples and opportunities to meet and talk with UP Health System …
Read More »Shawhan To Carry On MTU Tradition
Michigan Tech hopes very little will change in their hockey program after announcing new head coach Joe Shawhan. Shawhan fills the role vacated by Mel Pearson, who left earlier this year to coach at the University of Michigan. Shawhan has spent the last three years as an assistant coach to …
Read More »L’Anse, Hancock Earn Softball Tourney Wins – Wednesday Sports Wrap
Click on the bold scores for more details. High School In high school softball tournament play yesterday… – In Division Four at the Hancock Driving Park, L’Anse routed the Gogebic Miners 27-0. Megan Kraft struck out seven while pitching a perfect game. She also had two hits. Hancock dispatched Jeffers …
Read More »Downstate Man Missing In Houghton Area
A search is underway for a Lower Michigan man who went missing during his visit to the Copper Country. The Houghton County Sheriff’s Department says they received a report that 37-year-old Joseph Magyar from Redford Township came to the area this past Friday to attend his daughter’s graduation in Houghton. Magyar has …
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