If someone asks you “Puhutko suomea?” and you don’t know how to respond, or your answer is “Yes, but not very well,” than this semester’s community enrichment classes at Finlandia University’s Finnish American Heritage Center are perfect for you. Among the offerings this year are a pair of Finnish language classes, perfect …
Read More »Michigan Tech’s Winter Carnival Begins This Week
It’s said when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. At Michigan Technological University, when Mother Natures gives you tons of snow, you play in it. Continuing a tradition that began 95 years ago, Michigan Technological University will hold its annual Winter Carnival this month. This year’s theme is “Snow …
Read More »New Bus Opening Up Opportunities For Seniors
It’s important that residents of any senior living community get out and about to enjoy the area’s many festivals and events. Seniors at Gardenview Assisted Living and Memory Care in Calumet will now be able to ride to those events in a new 12-seat bus the center has just purchased. …
Read More »Finlandia Men’s Hockey Falls – Monday Sports Wrap
High School In girls high school basketball tonight… – Houghton hopes to stay unbeaten, as they host Marquette. Our broadcast will begin around 7:00 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com. – Calumet plays at Lake Linden-Hubbell. – Dollar Bay-Tamarack City visits Hancock. – Chassell hosts Republic-Michigamme. – Baraga welcomes Wakefield-Marenisco. …
Read More »Kings Win at Trenton; ‘Dogs and Gremlins Fall – Sunday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school hockey at the Trenton Showcase… – Calumet edged Romeo 4-3 in a shootout Saturday morning. The game was nip-and-tuck the entire distance. The Bulldogs got on the board first, midway through the first period. The Copper …
Read More »Gremlins Win at Trenton; ‘Dogs and Kings Fall – Saturday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school hockey at the Trenton Showcase Friday… – Calumet opened play with a 4-3 shootout loss to Northville. The Kings took an early lead on Brent Loukus’ goal three-and-a-half minutes into the game. The Mustangs responded with two …
Read More »Drug Bust In Houghton
A Grand Rapids man is facing multiple charges following a drug bust by the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team. Detectives from UPSET-West conducted the month-long investigation that led to the arrest of 19-year old Jon David Ettinger on Thursday. The investigation found that the suspect was allegedly selling marijuana, acid, …
Read More »Isle Royale Wolves Open House Coming To Houghton
HOUGHTON, MICH.-– The National Park Service (NPS) invites the public to participate in upcoming informational open houses and webinars regarding the proposed draft plan determining whether and how to bring wolves to Isle Royale National Park. The plan and alternatives are described in the draft Environmental Impact Statement to Address …
Read More »Pigs N Heat Hockey Game Saturday Night
Members of local law enforcement and firefighters will face off against each other tomorrow for the annual Pigs N Heat hockey game. Proceeds from the game support the Pigs N Heat Fund, which provides financial assistance to crime and fire victims in the Copper Country. A large crowd is expected …
Read More »CHS Drama Club Presents “The Great Gatsby”
There’s only one school in the Upper Peninsula that competes in the Michigan Interscholastic Forensics Association State Theater Festival—Calumet High School. The school’s drama club will be performing a selection from The Great Gatsby at the competition in Lansing later this month. Local residents can come out to support the …
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