Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. MLB Francisco Rodriguez struggled again, and the Detroit Tigers lost to the Seattle Mariners 6-5 in a 15-inning game that ended early this morning. Victor Martinez’ home run in the top of the 15th broke a 4-4 tie. Rodriguez came in to …
Read More »Calumet High School Athletic Hall of Fame Members Announced
Calumet High School has announced this year’s new members of its Athletic Hall of Fame. Tim Baroni was an All-Conference quarterback and basketball player, and set numerous school track and field records in the mid-1970s. He went on to play basketball at Michigan Tech. Al Eckhart was a football and …
Read More »Trial Set For Child Porn Suspect
A former high school coach facing child pornography charges is heading to trial. The trial of 71-Year old Don Sawaski has been scheduled to begin on November 14th in Houghton County Circuit Court. Sawaski, a former athletic director at Houghton High School, is facing two counts of possession of child sexually abusive …
Read More »Volunteers Needed for Keweenaw Brewfest Fundraiser
Houghton, Michigan—Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) is currently looking for volunteers for this year’s Keweenaw Brewfest annual fundraiser. It will be held on Saturday, August 27th, 2016, from 1-5 PM at the Kestner Waterfront Park (Chutes & Ladders) in Houghton. KCF currently needs volunteers to help with setup on Friday, August …
Read More »Sentence Handed Down In Schreiber Case
The case against Hancock man who allegedly attacked another man when a drug deal went bad is now over. 27-year-old Joseph Schreiber was sentenced to 12 months in the Houghton County Jail for both Felonious Assault and Attempted Larceny in a Building. Those sentences will run concurrently. He was given …
Read More »Tigers Blanked in Seattle – Tuesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. MLB Hisashi Iwakuma struck out eight over seven innings, as the Seattle Mariners blanked the Detroit Tigers 3-0 last night. Iwakuma outpitched Detroit rookie Michael Fulmer, who allowed just two runs over seven innings. The Tigers continue that series at Seattle tonight. Daniel Norris will …
Read More »Volunteers Needed To Join Houghton/Keweenaw Communities That Care Coalition
If you’re interested in getting involved in the Houghton/Keweenaw Communities That Care Coalition, you’re invited to join their Community Board. The goal of the CTC is to bring together community members to work on reducing rates of youth issues such as substance abuse, delinquency and more. They will be hosting …
Read More »Keweenaw ATV Club Repairs Trail
The hazardous washout on the trail north of Lake Linden has been graded by the Keweenaw ATV Club. The club says the trail is now safe to use until they can do a permanent repair. The Keweenaw ATV Club works with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to take care …
Read More »2nd Annual Copper & Culture Conference In Houghton
Copper Country Ancient Sites Conservancy will be hosting the 2nd annual Copper and Culture Conference on Prehistoric Metal Working in the Lake Superior Region later this month. The group’s mission is to facilitate the identification, protection and professional investigation of the ancient archaeological sites of Lake Superior’s Copper Country, while …
Read More »K-Rod Falters as Tigers Fall – Monday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. MLB Francisco Rodriguez gave up two runs in the ninth inning, and the Detroit Tigers fell to the New York Mets 3-1 yesterday. Neil Walker’s two-run homer off the Tigers’ closer spoiled a great outing by Anibal Sanchez, who held the …
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