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New Beginnings Angel Mission is still in dire need of more backpacks and school supplies. Backpacks are needed for age groups 5-12, both boys and girls. Also, they are in need of 2 pocket folders, pencil sharpeners, rulers, pencil boxes, book covers, high school calculators, highlighters, colored pencils and markers, …

The Keweenaw Brewfest takes place tomorrow at Ray Kestner Waterfront Park. The event serves as a fundraiser for the Keweenaw Community Foundation and the proceeds go to help support over 80 local organizations. It’s good time, all for charity. KCF Executive Director Jim Vivian talks about what’s on tap. Tickets are …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. MLB James McCann had four hits, including a home run, as the Detroit Tigers completed a sweep of the Minnesota Twins with an 8-5 victory yesterday afternoon. McCann drove in three runs; Ian Kinsler and Victor Martinez each plated two. Daniel …

The Houghton Police Department says they are continuing their investigation of a woman poisoned to death in December 2015. 31-year-old Janel Rene Sturzl of Houghton reportedly became ill in October 2015 and sought treatment for her unknown illness at the time. In late November, she was transferred to the Mayo …

The Finlandia Lions worked out at McAfee Field where they hope to improve on a 3-7 record from their inaugural season last year. Head Coach Tim Driscoll said he believes his team is ready to take the next step. Defensive Tackle Gabriel Swanson said having players who have been through …

The college football season is right around the corner and the Michigan Tech Huskies are preparing for what they hope for will be another successful season. At the Huskies media day, players posed for photos and took time to talk to reporters. The Huskies went 7-3 last year but saw …

The City of Houghton is moving forward with plans to improve the water distribution system in the downtown area. Those plans involve installing several sections of water main on Lakeshore Drive between Ripley Street and Bridge Street Right-of-Way. Houghton City Manager Eric Waara outlined the project during a public hearing …

Some Houghton residents are raising questions about the status of a subdivision development project on the city’s west side. The area sustained considerable erosion damage two weeks ago when heavy rains hit the area. Houghton City Manager Eric Waara said that the Department of Environmental Quality is working with the …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. MLB A five-run third inning powered the Detroit Tigers to a 9-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins last night. All five of those runs came home with two out, on a double by Miguel Cabrera, a single by J.D. Martinez, and …

When the Hancock Bulldogs take the field this Friday night for their opening game, they are going to be cheered on by fans who wore their uniforms as many as seven decades ago. Hancock players from the 1940’s and 50’s are invited to come out to the game to be …