Some of the best ideas are the simplest: SKY (Simple Kindness for Youth) proves that point. SKY is a local non-profit whose only goal is to help area youth with the seemingly small things that often make a big difference in a child’s life. SKY’s mission is to help young …
Read More »Hancock Celebrates Heikinpäivä
Cold temperatures, a few snow flurries and lots of people outside on a mid-winter day. It’s the perfect setting for Heikinpäivä. The Finnish-American festival was held Saturday in downtown Hancock featuring a parade with many iconic Finnish characters and the Hepokoski family–this year’s Hankooki Heikki. There was also the wife-carrying …
Read More »MTU-NMU Hoops Rivalry Renews Tonight – Monday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In girls high school basketball tonight… – Unbeaten Houghton entertains L’Anse. – Hancock plays at Calumet. Our broadcast will begin around 7:00 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com. – Jeffers visits Dollar Bay-Tamarack City. – Chassell tips off at Baraga. …
Read More »MTU Hockey Claims Shootout – Sunday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school hockey, the Wisigan Cup Tournament opened Friday with losses for both the Michigan teams involved. Ashland edged Jeffers 5-4 in overtime. L’Anse fell to the Wisconsin Northwest Icemen 6-3. On Saturday, Ashland scored four goals in …
Read More »Sturos Leads MTU Hockey Past UA-H – Saturday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school hockey, the Wisigan Cup Tournament opened Friday with losses for both the Michigan teams involved. Ashland edged Jeffers 5-4 in overtime. L’Anse fell to the Wisconsin Northwest Icemen 6-3. Today, L’Anse welcomes Ashland at noon, and …
Read More »Three Camp B&E Suspects Arrested Following Crime Spree
The Ontonagon Sheriff’s Office is asking people to check their camps to see if they have been broken into. The department received a report Wednesday that a camp belonging to Dale Kasten of Ewen was burglarized and guns and other valuables were stolen. An investigation identified three Ashland County suspects …
Read More »Volunteers Needed For Recycling Success Celebration
Recycling Anniversary Flyer 01.25.17 FINAL Volunteers are needed for the One Year Celebration of Recycling in Houghton County. The event takes place February 4th at the Portage Lake District Library. Help is needed to set up on Friday from 3:00 to 5:00pm and to oversee a kids’ activity on Saturday …
Read More »Heikinpäivä Parade Leads Full Day Of Events Saturday
Winter has returned just in time for Hancock’s midwinter festival. Though there are activities throughout the month, Heikinpäivä is best known for its parade through downtown and games in the snow on the Quincy Green. The Tori Market opens at the Finnish American Heritage Center tomorrow at 10am..with the parade …
Read More »Calumet’s Controversial Police Chief Hiring & Firing
The Village of Calumet is once again in need of a police chief. This comes after Chief Joel Dobis held the position for roughly two months. Dobis began his brief tenure as a controversial hire after he was offered the job last summer pending recertification and a background check. Dharmavaram-012717-1 …
Read More »MTU Women Win in Final Second, Men Take Fifth Straight – Friday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school hockey last night… – Houghton routed Negaunee 9-2. – Calumet blanked Kingsford 8-0. Calumet plays at Kingsford tomorrow. The Wisigan Cup Tournament will be played this weekend. Tonight, Jeffers entertains Ashland, and L’Anse hosts the Wisconsin …
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