Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. MLB Jordan Zimmermann’s first start since returning from the disabled list was a short one, as the Detroit Tigers fell to the Chicago White Sox 6-3 yesterday. Chicago scored once in the top of the first inning. Detroit got that run …
Read More »D.A. Glass America becomes OcuGlass LLC
Calumet, MI – D.A. Glass America, Inc. has announced a change in ownership. IIWS, Inc. has agreed in principle to acquire 100% of the company and has changed the name to OcuGlass, LLC effective immediately. Current management will continue to operate the new company as the corporate structure moves forward …
Read More »DNR Sets Open House On Plans For F.J. McLain State Park
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will hold an open house this month to showcase three master plan concepts being considered to replace features lost to Lake Superior wave erosion at F.J. McLain State Park in Houghton County. The 443-acre park is situated between Calumet and Hancock and features two miles …
Read More »Casperson Says The U.P. Supported Him In The Primary
After his campaign for Washington ended Tuesday, State Senator Tom Casperson will be headed back to Lansing. Around 6,000 votes separated Casperson and Jack Bergman in the First Congressional District GOP Primary. Casperson said that he received great support at the polls from his constituents in the Upper Peninsula, but …
Read More »Congressional Campaigns Carry On
Now that the primary elections are behind them, the winners are turning their focus toward November. Retired Lt. General Jack Bergman and former Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lon Johnson were declared winners of their respective primaries on Tuesday. Johnson says his campaign will focus on showing how northern Michigan can …
Read More »Lorenz Looks Ahead To Second Term As Houghton County Clerk
Though the general election isn’t until November, the Houghton County Clerk already knows she’s staying on the job. That’s because Jennifer Lorenz of Pelkie won’t be facing a Republican challenger after defeating her opponent, Mary Beth Hodges of Lake Linden, in the Democratic Primary on Tuesday. Houghton County Clerk/Register of …
Read More »Martinez’ Return Lifts Tigers – Thursday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. MLB J.D. Martinez’ pinch-hit home run in the eighth inning powered the Detroit Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox last night. Martinez was activated from the disabled list earlier yesterday, after missing six weeks with a broken elbow. …
Read More »Keweenaw County Election Results Recap
In Keweenaw County, District 5 Commissioner Randy Eckloff was narrowly defeated in the Democrat primary by Sandra Gayk–32 votes to 30. There is no Republican challenger so Gayk will win the seat on the Board of Commissioners in November. Proposals passing include the Courthouse—Jail Building and Grounds Millage Renewal, the …
Read More »Baraga County Election Results Recap
In Baraga County, Shelley Loyd and Pete Magaraggia both hold onto to their L’Anse Township trustee positions with Dan Grandy’s challenge falling short. It was the only contested race for the primary in the county. Loyd received 212 votes, Magaraggia 242 and Grandy 66. All of the ballot proposals in …
Read More »Houghton County Election Results Recap
Funding for the Houghton County Medical Care Facility is safe for now. In an overwhelming show of support, 80 percent of the voters approved the millage renewal for the facility, which provides nursing home care and other services to vulnerable adults who otherwise may not be able to afford it. …
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