Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school football Friday night… – Calumet clinched a playoff berth and a share of the WestPAC title with a 20-0 victory over L’Anse. Rory Anderson rushed for two touchdowns on short runs in the first quarter, and Grant Johnson …
Read More »Keweenaw Chamber Director Resigns
In October’s monthly newsletter released via email Friday afternoon, Cheryl Fahrner, Executive Director of the Keweenaw Peninsula Chamber of Commerce announced that she would be resigning her post effective at the end of the month. Director for just over two years, Fahrner will be heading back to Wisconsin. “I will …
Read More »Controversy Continues Surrounding White Pine Electric
The White Pine Electric Power Plant is set to close in about seven weeks. ABC-10’s Keweenaw Bureau Reporter looks at the ongoing controversy surrounding the plant’s closure. When operations cease at the White Pine Electric Power Plant, what effect will that have on power availability to those living in the …
Read More »Justin Fitch Memorial Ruck Saturday
The Justin Fitch Memorial Ruck will begin at noon Saturday on the lawn outside the Walker Fine Arts Building on Michigan Tech’s campus. A ruck is a three, six, 12 or 22-hour march with weighted backpacks to symbolize the burdens veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other war-related …
Read More »Renowned Lecturer To Examine Finland’s Independence
HANCOCK — How was a small, country in a remote corner of the Russian empire able to gain independence without being crushed? And more importantly, how was Finland able to remain independent in spite of many challenges? These questions, and many others, will be answered at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, …
Read More »Volunteers For Senior Phone Call Program Needed
VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE 55 AND OLDER ARE NEEDED – MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY FROM HOME The Western U.P. Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is looking for volunteers for the new Keeping Independent Seniors Safe (KISS) Program. The KISS program is a telephone reassurance program providing FREE phone calls …
Read More »Houghton, Hancock, Calumet Earn V’Ball Wins – Friday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school volleyball yesterday… – Houghton defeated Lake Linden-Hubbell 3-1 (25-13, 19-25, 25-12, 25-17). – Hancock swept L’Anse 3-0. – Calumet blanked West Iron County 3-0. – Dollar Bay v Baraga – not reported. – Chassell v Wakefield-Marenisco …
Read More »Downtown Houghton Farmer’s Market To Host Harvest Festival
The Downtown Houghton Farmer’s Market is drawing to its end in a few weeks. To help celebrate the first season, the Downtown Houghton Farmer’s Market is holding a Harvest Festival on Tuesday, October 11th from 4-6:30p. There will be fresh pressed apple cider, a viewing bee hive, live music and …
Read More »Michigan Tech Elevator Pitch is Thursday
Imagine you find yourself alone in an elevator with a potential investor with just two minutes to pitch your business plan or idea. Several Michigan Tech students will respond to their own personal “Shark Tank” moment in the finals of the Annual Bob Mark Elevator Pitch Competition. The event takes …
Read More »Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce Board of Director Nominations Now Open
The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for board members for 2017. All nominations must be members of the chamber and business owners who are interested in helping to make a difference in the business community. If you have the time and passion to commit to this volunteer board, please …
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