The race for the first congressional district continues as Republican Jack Bergman, Libertarian Diane Bostow, and Democrat Lon Johnson participated in a debate in Marquette. With Election Day getting closer, voters were given the chance to hear the candidates in person, rather than following the political advertisements that are shown …
Read More »Trail Camera Stolen, Suspect Caught On 2nd Camera
An Upper Peninsula man is asking for help in identifying the person who stole his trail camera. Ishpeming resident Fred Torreano says he placed his equipment on his family’s hunting property in Marquette County. The camera was reportedly stolen around 7pm on October 8th in Negaunee Township. The male suspect …
Read More »Wings Win Home Opener – Tuesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school volleyball last night, Dollar Bay edged Ewen-Trout Creek 3-2. On tonight’s volleyball schedule… – Houghton plays at Calumet. – Lake Linden-Hubbell entertains Hancock for Parents’ Night. – Baraga visits Ewen-Trout Creek. – Chassell hosts Ontonagon. NHL The …
Read More »Michigan Tech Board of Trustees Approves 5-Year Capital Outlay Plan
At its regular meeting on Friday, October 14, 2016, Michigan Technological University’s Board of Trustees approved a five-year state capital outlay plan including three projects: phase one of a H-STEM engineering and health technologies complex; integrated student maker spaces; and phase two of the H-STEM engineering and health technologies complex. …
Read More »Joint Houghton & Hancock City Council Meeting Tonight
There will be a special joint meeting of the Houghton and Hancock City Councils this evening at 6pm at the Lakeshore Center in Houghton. The councils will be discussing an amendment to and restatement of the Tax Increment Financing and Development Plan of the LDFA of the Cities of Houghton …
Read More »Cyber Safety for Teens at Portage Lake District Library
The Portage Lake District Library and the Copper Country Reading Council invite teens, parents, educators, and library professionals for an interactive discussion at the library about the legal issues raised by the misuse of digital tools. Aimee M. Bissonette, JD, will present “Maximizing Safety in the Digital Environment” on Monday, …
Read More »KNHP Advisory Commission Meets Tuesday
The Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission will convene for its regular quarterly meeting at 1:00pm on Tuesday, October 18 at park headquarters located on the corner of Red Jacket Road and Hwy. US-41 in Calumet. The meeting will include an update on the efforts and work of the Commission …
Read More »Lions Win, Packers Fall – Monday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school volleyball tonight, Dollar Bay plays at Ewen-Trout Creek. MTU The Michigan Tech soccer team played to a 0-0 draw with Walsh yesterday afternoon. The Tech women’s tennis team swept Findlay 9-0 yesterday morning. NHL The Detroit Red Wings host …
Read More »Lakes Clinch Share of Title, Huskies Hockey Gets 2OT Win – Sunday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school football Saturday… – Lake Linden-Hubbell remained unbeaten and clinched a share of the Mid-Eastern Conference title with a 24-6 victory over Superior Central. Brendan Middleton scored three touchdowns for the Lakes, who can secure sole possession …
Read More »Kings Reign as WestPAC Champs – Saturday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school football Friday night… – Calumet clinched its second-straight WestPAC title with a 49-2 win at Ironwood. The Copper Kings scored three times in the first quarter, and were never challenged. Rory Anderson scored three touchdowns, including one on …
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