Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. MLB The Detroit Tigers’ slide continued last night, with a 6-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals. Justin Verlander gave up five runs over seven innings. He allowed just four hits, but three were home runs. Detroit got just three hits …
Read More »Health & Wellness Fair At Downtown Houghton Farmer’s Market
In addition to providing fresh and local whole foods to the community, the Downtown Houghton Farmer’s Market believes it has the unique opportunity to support community outreach, education, and wellness activities. The Downtown Houghton Farmer’s Market will host a Health and Wellness Fair today from 3:30-5:30p. Participants in attendance include: …
Read More »Getting Ready For The Great Deer Chase
Bicyclists will take it off-road this coming Saturday as the Great Deer Chase returns to Calumet. Leading the Big 150 Parade, Race Director Marc Norton says over a hundred mountain bikes will head out from Laurium. The bikes will then head to the trails from there and return later to …
Read More »Trimountain Man Injured In Accident
A Trimountain man was taken to the hospital Monday afternoon after his vehicle struck a tree. The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a one–vehicle accident on Chassell Painesdale Road around 1:00 p.m. 33–year–old Jeremy Brusso was reportedly traveling eastbound when he lost control of his 2002 Buick Century. The vehicle …
Read More »Houghton Firefighters Hope To “Fill The Boot”
Members of the Houghton Fire Department and their families will be out and about Tuesday afternoon for their annual Fill The Boot fundraiser. For the fourth year in a row, Houghton Fireman Buck Foltz says folks will be at various traffic stops today from 4pm to 6pm. Donations go to help …
Read More »Wolverine Wins Twilight Title – Tuesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. MLB The Detroit Tigers lost to the Kansas City Royals 3-1 last night. Daniel Norris pitched into the sixth inning, gave up two runs, and took the loss. Detroit’s only score came on a 400-foot home run by J.D. Martinez. The Tigers …
Read More »Agreement signed between Cliffs Natural Resources and WEC Energy Group for potential energy generation
LANSING, Mich. – An agreement providing for a potential long-term, clean energy electric power solution for the Upper Peninsula has been reached between Cliffs Natural Resources and WEC Energy Group, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder announced today. The proposed solution is expected to be cost-competitive for Cliffs and save money for residential customers of the Upper Peninsula, after the new generation goes into …
Read More »Competency Examination Ordered For Suspect In Sister’s Murder
A Houghton County man charged with the murder of his sister appeared in 97th District Court Monday morning. 32-year-old Christian Paul Kitti is charged with Homicide—Open Murder in the shooting death of 44-year-old Kimberly Renee Bess of Calumet. Police say Bess was found dead outside of a residence in Laurium …
Read More »Deadlines Approaching For Houghton County Fair Submissions
The Houghton County Fair is nearing and the fair office at the Houghton County Arena will now have extended hours–open from noon to 4pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. The office will be open from 9am to 7pm on Wednesday, which is the deadline for the paperwork for all animal registration and …
Read More »Good Times At Baraga County’s “Best Little Fair”
They call it the “Best Little Fair In The North.” The Baraga County Fair was held over the weekend in Pelkie and despite its size, Fair Manager Mindy Lantz says there was still a lot going on. The demolition derby and off-road race capped off the weekend on Sunday. Courtney …
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