Pending any new developments, the Coast Guard has ended its active search Sept. 21, 2016, for two adults and one child who went missing in Lake Superior. The Coast Guard searched for a total of 151 hours covering more than 14,000 square miles. (U.S. Coast Guard illustration) SAULT STE MARIE, …
Read More »Energy Saving Items On Sale
Efficiency United is returning to the Portage Lake District Library for two days of energy saving items for sale. The sale will be held in the lobby today from noon to 6pm and tomorrow from 10am to 3pm. Items for sale include showerheads, shower wands and hoses, LED bulbs, faucet …
Read More »Flu Shot Clinic In Hancock Saturday
It’s flu shot time! The Western U.P. Health Department, U.P. Health System—Portage and Aspirus Keweenaw will provide flu shots at a fast, convenient vaccination clinic this Saturday from 9 to 11am at the Hancock High School Gym. Annual flu shots are recommended for persons 6 months and older, especially for …
Read More »Meet & Greet Today With Congressional Candidate General Jack Bergman
Congressional Candidate Jack Bergman is visiting the Copper Country today. A meet and greet is planned for the Republican nominee at U.P. Health System—Portage starting at 6pm. Bergman spent part of Tuesday visiting with veterans in Marquette. He said the goal was to open up dialogue about issues other veterans …
Read More »Houghton Middle School Students Have Day of Science & Engineering At Michigan Tech
The applications of science and engineering to the real world are limitless. Over 120 seventh grade students from Houghton Middle School were introduced to some of those possibilities at Michigan Tech Tuesday, thanks to the Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative. In one session, students learned how a filtration system developed by …
Read More »Gremlins, Bulldogs, Panthers Get V’Ball Wins – Wednesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school volleyball last night… – At a triangular in Houghton, L’Anse defeated Dollar Bay 2-1, Houghton beat Dollar Bay 2-0, and Houghton then blanked L’Anse 3-0. – Hancock defeated West Iron County 3-0. – Chassell swept Ewen-Trout Creek 3-0. …
Read More »Steel & Railroad Days This Week At Michigan Tech
CareerFEST goes heavy metal this week at Michigan Tech. Wednesday is Steel Day. Industry reps will talk on how steel is the main ingredient for everything from your bike, to your car, to the bridge you drive it over. Students will learn just how steel is made: from iron ore …
Read More »Casperson Discusses Concerns Over Refugees Coming To Michigan
Michigan is one the most popular destinations for refugees coming into the U.S. State Senator Tom Casperson says more should be done on the federal level to vet those that are being let in. Casperson said despite assurances that steps are being taken…once the refugees are here, it’s considered the …
Read More »Still No Sign Of Missing Boaters, Coast Guard Widens Search
UPDATE: U.S. and Canadian Coast Guard crews along with state and local agencies continue to increase the search area in Lake Superior Tuesday for two adults and one child who went missing Saturday night in the vicinity of the Keweenaw Peninsula. The search region now extends east to Grand Marais, …
Read More »Chance Of Hitting A Deer On The Rise
New data from State Farm finds that Michigan drivers are 14 percent more likely to collide with a deer than they were last year. That’s based on claims filed with the auto insurer. The odds drivers will hit a deer in Michigan are 1 out of 85, about twice as …
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