Wednesday evening is the regional Ride of Silence bicycle ride to commemorate the persons killed or injured in vehicle-bicycle collisions in Michigan. Ride organizer Steve Lasco is working with Bike Initiative Keweenaw (BiKE!) and the national Ride of Silence organization on this important project. There is no cost to participate in …
Read More »Two New Aspiring Women Events Planned For Fall
HOUGHTON – Ladies, mark your calendars! Aspiring Women is bringing in the experts for two new Girls’ Night Out events this fall. The events are free, however registration is required. “Love Your Joints” will be held Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Continental Fire Co. in Houghton. …
Read More »Houghton Skatepark Project Awarded $10,000 Tony Hawk Foundation Grant
Houghton, Michigan—The Tony Hawk Foundation has selected the Houghton Skatepark Project to be one of its Summer 2016 Tony Hawk Foundation (THF) Skatepark Grant recipients. The project will receive $10,000 from THF to help create a safe skatepark in Houghton. Other grant recipients included Livingston, MT, Providence, RI, Gallup, NM, …
Read More »WCHA Changes OT; Colosseum Fund Drive Begins – Wednesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. MLB The Detroit Tigers broke open a close game with three runs in the sixth inning, and three more in the seventh, and went on to an 8-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins last night. Cameron Maybin snapped a 3-3 tie in …
Read More »Hancock Ready To Hand Over Garbage & Recycling Pickup
For more information, visit the City of Hancock website: This is the final week that the city of Hancock will be doing their own curbside recycling pickup. Waste Management will begin handling the city’s garbage and recycling starting Monday, September 12th. Residents are reminded that all items need to be out …
Read More »The Houghton County Fair Opens Thursday
Preparations for the Houghton County Fair continue as the opening day approaches. Bonnie DeCaire-Jones from the Fair Board says they’ve got everyone registered and they’re ready to begin. As always, the fair will feature a number of new attractions–including the Live Shark Encounter show and a bunch of new rides …
Read More »Porcupine Mountains Music Festival This Weekend
Three days of great music and fun are headed for the Porcupine Mountains. The 12th Annual Porcupine Mountains Music Festival is set for Aug. 26-28 at the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park’s winter recreation area (ski hill). The festival is presented by the Friends of The Porkies, a 501(c)3 nonprofit …
Read More »Final Call for Mental & Behavioral Health Request for Proposals
[Hancock, MI] Portage Health Foundation Accepting Mental and Behavioral Health Grant Applications through Friday, August 26, 2016. The Portage Health Foundation (PHF) has undertaken a series of community health forums focused on the topic of mental and behavioral health (including substance abuse). The goals of these forums have been to …
Read More »MTU Football Scrimmage Tonight – Tuesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. MLB The Detroit Tigers had yesterday off, and open a series in Minnesota tonight. Anibal Sanchez will start against Kyle Gibson. Hear the first pitch at 8:10 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY. Cleveland won last night, and extended its lead …
Read More »Emily Lake State Forest Campground To Remain Closed As Storm Cleanup Continues
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said the Emily Lake State Forest Campground in Houghton County will remain closed for the next few weeks as clean-up from a devastating complex of July thunderstorms continues. “The campground will remain closed until site work is done, and some sites will remain closed …
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