A man in Marquette has been arrested for child porn charges. Samuel Walter Numikoski, 49, was arrested by the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force on April 6. It was learned he was viewing child sexually abusive content online, and evidence was seized after a search of his residence. …
Read More »Keweenaw Chamber Offers Membership Drive Discounts
The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce has opened its annual spring membership drive. Past President Mary Myers says businesses and individuals can save some money by joining this month… Twenty percent off all different membership levels. The bottom membership comes in at about $200, which would bring you to $160. That’s …
Read More »State Money Will Help Save Another Downtown Calumet Building
A state grant will help rehabilitate another historic building in downtown Calumet. MCP Properties will renovate 322 Fifth Street. A grant from the Michigan Community Revitalization Program will provide $324,000 of the estimated $737,778 cost. The Calumet Downtown Development Authority will also contribute $5,000. When completed, MCP will lease the …
Read More »Space Available in Calumet Community Garden
Applications are being accepted for spots in this summer’s Calumet Community Garden. Seven plots remain available in the 16-plot layout, which is located on Fifth Street in downtown Calumet. Applications are due by April 15th. All are welcome to apply, but, if there are more applicants than available plots, preference …
Read More »Hancock Egg Hunt Tomorrow
The city of Hancock will host an Easter Egg Hunt tomorrow at Quincy Green. Kids can have a picture taken with the Easter Bunny, and hunt for eggs. Special gold eggs will have special prizes inside. All are welcome. The search begins at 11:00.
Read More »Gibson Cup Tourney Begins Tonight – Friday Sports Wrap
GLHL The Portage Lake Pioneers and the Calumet Wolverines begin play for the historic Gibson Cup this weekend. Game One will be tonight at the Colosseum. Game two will be tomorrow at Dee Stadium, with game three Wednesday, if needed. All games will start at 7:30, with pregame coverage beginning …
Read More »“Seeking Balance” Opening Reception Tonight
The opening reception for the art exhibition titled Seeking Balance is tonight from 6-7:30 at the Copper Country Community Art Center in downtown Hancock. The exhibition includes mixed media pieces created by Lynn Mazzoleni. Her artist statement refers to her art reflecting her internal conflicts during which she desired balance …
Read More »Battle for 3rd Oldest Hockey Cup- Wolverines vs. Pioneers in Gibson Cup Tournament
Editor’s note: Games are scheduled to begin at 7:30, and doors open at 6:30. The Gibson Cup begins tomorrow evening at 6:30 in the Calumet Colosseum. Friday evening marks the first of 3 games through the weekend. Saturday, the game begins at 6:30 p.m. at Dee Stadium and on next …
Read More »Hancock Sets Arena Board, Approves Poplar Street Project, Begins Budget Work – City Council Meeting Wrap
Hancock continues to ready itself to run the Houghton County Arena. At last night’s meeting, the city council established a six-member Hancock Arena Advisory Board, to oversee arena operations. Initial membership includes Jon French from the Copper Country Junior Hockey Association, Craig Sporalski from the Copper Country Old-Timers Hockey Association, …
Read More »Finlandia Adds Seventh Teach-Out Destination
From Finlandia University: Finlandia University has finalized a Teach-Out Agreement with Waldorf University in Forest City, Iowa. Waldorf is Finlandia’s seventh official Teach-Out Institution, joining Michigan Technological University, Bay College, Adrian College, Wartburg College, Northern Michigan University and Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. Founded in 1903, Waldorf University is a friendly, private liberal arts …
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