A 13-year-old Missouri girl was killed Saturday morning in a snowmobile crash in southern Houghton County. State police investigators say the girl was traveling on Trail 8 near state highway M-28 just before noon, when she piloted her sled to the side of the trail to make room for oncoming …
Read More »FinnU Women’s Hoops Drops Shootout Opener – Saturday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. College Basketball The Finlandia women’s basketball team couldn’t maintain a strong start, and lost to Wisconsin-River Falls 61-49 in their opening game at the Wisconsin-Superior Holiday Shootout last night. Natalie Bartle scored 20 for the Lions, and Bethany Baldwin added 14 …
Read More »Volunteers are Still Needed for the Upcoming 2023 Toyota U.S. Cross Country Ski National Championship
Hundreds of athletes will descend onto Houghton next week for the Toyota 2023 Toyota U.S. Cross Country Ski National Championship Presented by Hampton Inn & Suites of Houghton. The national event is hosted by Michigan Tech University and will take place at the Tech Trails near campus. Organizers for the …
Read More »Mercy EMS Wishes the Community a Happy and Safe Holiday Season
The holidays can be a great time for individuals and groups to show off a little bit of creativity. Recently Mercy EMS, who regularly respond to medical calls and emergencies, released a special holiday video, showing off their ambulance lights, story telling, and creativity making a music video set to …
Read More »Porkies Winter Sports Complex Opens Today
The snow sports season at the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park officially begins today. The Porcupine Mountains Winter Sports Complex features a ski hill with a triple chair lift and stunning views of Lake Superior, along with groomed trails for Nordic skiing, snowshoeing and fat-tire biking. There is no charge …
Read More »Gas Prices Bounce Back Up
Gasoline prices are heading back up. AAA Michigan’s ongoing survey places the statewide average of a gallon of unleaded regular at $3.10. That’s 12 cents higher than a week ago, but still 50 cents lower than a month ago. It’s almost identical to the price a year ago, and is …
Read More »Accounting Firm to Get New Owners
One of the area’s largest accounting firms is about to change hands. Rukkila, Negro and Associates, CPA’s, PC will transfer to new ownership next month. The 20-year-old firm has been operated by Peter Negro and staff since 2011, providing accounting, auditing and tax services. The new owners will be Ryan …
Read More »Report Rates Lake Superior Ecosystem as “Good”
Lake Superior’s ecosystem gets a “good” grade in a new report compiled by the International Joint Commission, and released by Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. The analysis of all five Great Lakes is updated every three years. Criteria include water and beach quality, fish health, environmental contamination, …
Read More »Tech Women’s Hoops Falls at Ashland – Friday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. College Basketball The Michigan Tech women’s team fell to second-ranked Ashland 77-49 last night. Katelyn Meister led the Huskies with 15 points. The Finlandia women’s basketball team opens play at the Wisconsin-Superior Holiday Shootout tonight against Wisconsin-River Falls. The Lions will …
Read More »Chassell Volunteer Fire and Rescue Save Pup from a Fall Down a Cliff
Chassell’s fire department rescued a pup after a fall down a cliff yesterday. At about 12:44pm, Chassell Volunteer Fire and Rescue were called to an residence on US-41 for a dog that had fallen over a cliff. Firefighters were able to descend to the dog’s location about 50 feet down …
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