Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school hockey Saturday… – Jeffers lost at Escanaba 4-3. – The result of L’Anse’s game against Freeland at the Petoskey Showcase was not reported. In boys basketball Saturday, Houghton fell to Escanaba 62-46. MTU The Michigan Tech women’s …
Read More »Two Perish In House Fire
UPDATE 7:30am, 12/19/16: A fire in Allouez Township has claimed the lives of two people. 73-year-old Norman Kilpela and 79-year-old Marianne Kilpela were inside their home in Fulton when it went up in flames Friday morning. Multiple agencies battled the blaze, dealing with both extreme cold and difficulty in obtaining …
Read More »Osterman Earns Triple-Double as Vikes Win Bay Battle – Saturday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school hockey Friday night… – Houghton thumped Escanaba 7-2. – L’Anse fell to Petoskey 2-1 at the Petoskey Showcase. Today… – Jeffers visits Escanaba. – L’Anse takes on Freeland at the Petoskey Showcase. In boys basketball Friday night… …
Read More »“A Christmas Carol” Highlights Christmas In Calumet Weekend
Now that weather conditions have improved, it’s time to finish that Christmas shopping with a trip up to Calumet this weekend. Santa will again visit the Vertin Gallery on Saturday and there will be horse drawn wagon rides through the downtown. Shop local while listening to Christmas Carols by Bob …
Read More »Michigan Tech’s Midyear Commencement Saturday
By Mark Wilcox, News Writer, Michigan Technological University Nearly 350 bachelor’s, master’s and PhD recipients are expected to take part in Michigan Technological University’s Midyear Commencement Saturday. Ceremonies take place at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 17 in the Wood Gym of the Student Development Complex. Keith Creagh, director of the Michigan Department …
Read More »Third B&E Suspect Arraigned
The last of three suspects allegedly involved in a break in of Northwoods Sporting Goods in Hancock has been arraigned. 19-year-old Jake Hugall was charged with Breaking and Entering with Intent, a 10 year felony, and a five-year Larceny felony. Three handguns and ammunition were stolen from the store on …
Read More »People Are Dumping Household Garbage At Cardboard Recycling Center
Concerns over people disposing household garbage in the recycling area at the Houghton County Transfer Station–County Administrator Eric Forsberg informed the Board of Commissioners of the issue at Thursday’s monthly meeting. Bags of trash are being thrown into the county’s cardboard recycling center. Forsberg said he will talk to the …
Read More »MTU Men, Women Earn Hoops Wins – Friday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school hockey tonight… – Houghton skates at Escanaba. – L’Anse faces Petoskey at the Petoskey Showcase. Tomorrow… – Jeffers visits Escanaba. – L’Anse takes on Freeland at the Petoskey Showcase. In boys basketball last night… – Hancock …
Read More »Rep. Dianda Applauds Passage of Wolf Hunt Legislation
LANSING — State Representative Scott Dianda (D-Calumet) voted in favor of Senate Bill 1187 to add wolves to the definition of game animals late Wednesday night. The legislation would allow for the hunting of wolves which could help mitigate some of the negative impacts of the resurgent wolf population in …
Read More »Keweenaw Young Professionals Seeks New Board Members
HANCOCK, MI (December 14, 2016) – Keweenaw Young Professionals (KYP) is seeking nominations to fill four positions on their board of directors for 2017. New Board Members will help set the direction for programming and include a President Elect, Treasurer, Secretary, and a General Board Member. KYP is a 501(c)3 …
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