Unfortunately, all the Heikki Lunta dances won’t bring enough snow for a full copper dog weekend in March, but still, organizers of the Sled Dog Race have a lot of fun for the community and visitors to enjoy. Like other sled dog races in the region that have planned alternative …
Read More »A Former Narcotics Enforcement Officer Sentenced for Possession of Methamphetamine
A former Houghton Narcotics Enforcement Officer has been sentenced to 3 months in jail for possession of methamphetamine. On Monday, the Houghton County 12th Circuit Court handed out sentencing to Scott Monette, 55 of Chassell. He will spend 3 months in jail and serve 18 months probation under deferred sentencing …
Read More »Houghton Hockey Downs Calumet – Wednesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school hockey last evening…• Houghton spotted Calumet an early lead, then came back to claim a 4-1 victory.• Hancock concluded its regular season with a 7-2 loss to Marquette. The Bulldogs finish with a record of 17-7-1. …
Read More »CopperDog Cancels Main Race Format, Planning to Move Forward with Other Activities in March
Copper Dog 150 organizers announce that the three-day race weekend will look a little different than the last 14 years. Unfortunately due to the winter’s lack of snowfall so far and the recent warm temperatures deteriorating trails CopperDog will cancel the 150, 80 30, and 15-mile races. Last night the …
Read More »More Than 200 Companies Gather to Recruit Michigan Tech’s Students Today
More than 200 companies are rushing to Michigan Tech’s campus today to recruit the university’s students. Inside the Student Development Complex students will network with business leaders and learn about different career opportunities during the Michigan Tech Spring Career Fair. This year the career fair’s lead sponsor is Nucor. Katie …
Read More »Baraga County Memorial Hospital Continues Healthy Growth into 2024
Baraga County Memorial Hospital continues to grow in good health. Last night BCMH CEO Rob Stowe stopped by the Baraga County Commission to deliver the hospital’s annual report. Baraga County Memorial Health has steadily grown its strength in the local community over the past year. Stowe recognized that BCMH has …
Read More »L’Anse Leaders are Excited for the Winter Classic Old Timers Hockey Tournament on Saturday and Sunday
The village of L’Anse is gearing up for a big weekend full of hockey with some familiar faces. On Saturday athletes from around the area will compete in the L’Anse Winter Classic Old-Timers Hockey Tournament. Village manager Bob LaFave and village president Rob Ervast agreed that the tournament has been …
Read More »Copper Island Academy Invites Community to Laskiainen Day Festivities
The Copper Island Academy invites the community to join the charter school at its annual Laskiainen Day festivities on campus. Copper Island Academy keeps a strong Finnish theme using the Finnish education model as the basis for the school’s education system. Laskiainen Day today is celebrated in Finland as a …
Read More »Houghton Girls Down Calumet – Tuesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school boys basketball last night…• Calumet edged Dollar Bay-Tamarack City 37-35. Gavin Sturos stole the ball with eight seconds remaining, and passed it to Blake Tarvis, who sank a three-pointer from the corner with two seconds remaining …
Read More »57 Year Old Bruce Crossing Man Arrested for Domestic Assault
A Bruce Crossing man has been arrested on domestic assault charges in Ontonagon County. The Ontonagon County Sheriff reports that on Saturday deputies were called out to a location on a domestic assault call. The sheriff arrested a 57-year-old Bruce Crossing man for domestic assault. The man was transported to …
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