The ink is barely dry on the contracts between Waste Management and the cities of Houghton and Hancock, but the company is already bringing in help with the heavy lifting. It’s a new Split-Body Rear Load Combination Trash-Recycling Truck. Waste Management Site Manager Scott Reed said, “We can actually pick …
Read More »Stanton Forces Third Twilight Game – Monday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. MLB Michael Fulmer pitched his first complete-game shutout yesterday, as the Detroit Tigers blanked the Texas Rangers 7-0. Fulmer gave up four hits and struck out nine. He lowered his season earned run average to 2.25 – the lowest of any …
Read More »KBIC Voters OK Casino Project Changes
Voters in the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community have approved a proposal to modify the tribe’s anticipated investment in its casinos. Unofficial results from Saturday’s election posted by the KBIC show a 168-107 vote in favor of the latest plan. The language caps spending on the Baraga project at 6.5-million dollars, and the …
Read More »Boyd Shines in Tigers Win – Sunday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. MLB Matt Boyd pitched seven shutout innings, as the Detroit Tigers blanked the Texas Rangers 2-0 Saturday. Boyd gave up just two hits in his longest-ever major league start. Shane Greene pitched a scoreless eighth inning, and Francisco Rodriguez earned his …
Read More »Burcar Returns to Coach Finlandia Hockey – Saturday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. MLB The Detroit Tigers’ late comeback fell short, as they fell to the Texas Rangers 8-5 Friday night. Texas scored early and often off Anibal Sanchez, who surrendered four runs in the first inning, three in the third, and one before …
Read More »Courtney Mayo Named Baraga Fair Queen
Pelkie – Courtney Mayo was named the 2016 Baraga County Fair Queen Friday evening, on the opening day of the fair. Sarah Dix was selected as first runner-up, and Anna Pietila as second runner-up. In an unusual result, the Miss Congeniality award was shared among all five contestants, with each receiving …
Read More »Copper Country Rock and Mineral Show This Weekend
The annual Copper Country Rock and Mineral Show returns to the Houghton Elementary School this weekend. The event features gems, minerals, rocks, jewelry and historic mining stock certificates from the Keweenaw and around the world. There will be grab bags for kids, and opportunities for them to search for copper …
Read More »Baraga County Fair Begins
The Baraga County Fair begins today at the fairgrounds in Pelkie. The next three days will feature several great attractions at the fair, including the Junior Horse Show, Chicken Poop BINGO, live music and fireworks. Friday begins with the Senior Day Program at the Performance Hall, followed by the presentation …
Read More »Antlerless Deer License Applications On Sale Until Monday
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that the application period for antlerless deer licenses ends Monday, Aug. 15. Hunters may apply for one license in any open deer management unit (DMU) statewide; a nonrefundable $5 fee is charged at the time of application. Hunters may apply online at …
Read More »Long-time Calumet Village Employee To Be Honored By Dianda
A long-time employee of the Village of Calumet will be honored next week by State Representative Scott Dianda. After 43-years working at the Village Hall, Dominic Zubiena is retiring. A press release from Dianda’s office says Zubiena began working for the Village of Calumet in 1971 for the Street Department. …
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