Press Release Issued By Ojibwa Casinos: The Ojibwa Casinos in Baraga and Marquette have recently approved renovations and expansions for the first time since they opened. The newly constructed casino planned for Marquette would create an “Entertainment Mecca”. The $33.5 million Marquette project will include a three star 80 room …
Read More »VA Vet Center to Hold Open House In Houghton
IRON MOUNTAIN – The VA Vet Center will be holding an open house at the Copper Country Mall on Thursday, December 1, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET. The Mall is located at 47420 Highway M-26 in Houghton. The Escanaba-based Vet Center recently added staff in the Houghton/Hancock …
Read More »Local Hand Bell Choir Joins In World Record
Members of Bells on the Bay were at the Mall of America in Bloomington, MN, on Saturday, November 19, 2016 to help set a new Guinness World Record for “largest handbell ensemble.” The Big Ring event was a collaboration between The Salvation Army, The Handbell Musicians of America, and the …
Read More »Pistons Drop Fourth Straight – Tuesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school hockey tonight… – Houghton plays at Marquette. – Jeffers skates at L’Anse. Our pregame coverage will begin around 6:40 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com. MTU Michigan Tech women’s basketball star Morgan Anderson has been named the …
Read More »Items Still Needed For Little Brothers’ Thanksgiving Dinners
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly are in need of food items and volunteers for this Thursday’s Thanksgiving Dinners. The organization provides community meals in five counties for elderly friends who would otherwise be alone for the holiday. Program Director Carol Korpela says they have enough turkey for the dinner, …
Read More »Step into History with the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot
CALUMET –The Keweenaw has exceptional history and outdoor recreation opportunities, and you can combine them with the Step into History program offered by Keweenaw NHP and the Western UP Health Department. This Thanksgiving, the Step into History program will join UP Health System-Portage for its annual 5k Turkey Trot event …
Read More »Keweenaw Community Foundation YAC Announces Grants To Benefit Local Youth
The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) of the Keweenaw Community Foundation is pleased to announce that $12,402.48 has been awarded to seven local organizations with funds available from the Kellogg Youth Endowment Fund. These grants will support projects that benefit youth in grades 6-12 in Houghton and Keweenaw Counties. The seven grant recipients are: • Omega …
Read More »Ambulance Involved In Rollover Crash
An ambulance for U.P. Health Systems—Marquette was involved in a rollover accident over the weekend. The Michigan State Police says the accident happened on US-41 near County Road 502 around 4:45am Sunday. The full-marked ambulance was driven by 29-year-old Matthew Strong with 58-year-old Sherry Norris, both of Marquette, in the …
Read More »Lions Win in 4th, Packers Drop 4th – Monday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. Finlandia The Finlandia University women’s hockey team lost 8-0 at fourth-ranked Adrian College yesterday. The Lions were outshot 51-13. Finlandia dropped an 8-1 decision to Concordia-Wisconsin Friday night. NHL The Detroit Red Wings suffered their fourth straight loss last night, 3-2 to …
Read More »Finlandia Men’s Hoops Shocks Alma – Sunday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school hockey Saturday… – Hancock lost to Hartland 4-1. Tanner Givens’ goal in the first period put the Bulldogs up early, but the Eagles scored three times in the third period to put the game away. – Jeffers …
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