High School In girls high school regional championship basketball games last night… • In Division Four, Baraga defeated Carney Nadeau 61-47. The Vikings improve to 22-1 on the season. They will play Pickford in the state quarterfinals Tuesday. The Michigan High School Athletic Association has not announced a location for …
Read More »Houghton County Undersheriff Takes Leave of Absence
The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office has named Sgt. Jon Giachino as temporary undersheriff. Giachino will step in for Undersheriff Kevin Coppo, who has taken a leave of absence. Sheriff Joshua Saaranen confirmed this afternoon that Coppo was involved in an incident that is under investigation in Grand Traverse County. Saaranen …
Read More »Area students learn about entrepreneurism
Calumet, L’Anse, and Baraga students were swimming with the sharks on Wednesday at Finlandia University. The School of International Business hosted representatives of the merchant community, including the proprietor of Black Ice Comics, executive director of the Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance, and others to judge pitches of various business plans …
Read More »Michigan hospital CEO dies in Florida plane crash
A former Aspirus executive, and now Michigan hospital administrator, died in a plane crash in Northwest Florida Tuesday. MyMichigan Health President and CEO Diane Postler-Slattery and her husband, Don, were both aboard the aircraft when it went down, killing all occupants. Postler-Slattery was chief operating officer of Aspirus Wausau Hospital …
Read More »Houghton looks to mitigate costs from cruise ships
There will be an anticipated nine dockings this summer from cruise ships in the City of Houghton. That brings with it economic benefits, but also significant costs. Manager Eric Waara says there is an agreement in place to help mitigate those expenses. City officials have presented drafts to both companies …
Read More »4-H accepting scholarship applications
The 4-H program for Houghton and Keweenaw Counties is offering its annual $500 scholarship again, and now soliciting applications. There are some restrictions on who can submit for the award. The person must have been part of 4-H for at least three years and still live in the area. The …
Read More »Weight restrictions begin next Tuesday
Logging trucks and tractor trailers will be a bit lighter next week as spring weight restrictions are implemented in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon Counties. Maximum loads are reduced to 65% of normal legal capacity and weigh stations will be operating seven days a week until the curbs are lifted. …
Read More »Grant Township Putting Together Survey for Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
Grant Township is looking into helping residents dispose of hazardous household waste. At their previous regular meeting they township was approached about beginning a disposal program so the community can dispose of items like used motor oil, old house paint, and other hazardous materials that tend to pile up over …
Read More »Calumet JROTC earns recognition
At Tuesday’s Calumet-Laurium-Keweenaw Board of Education meeting, the group recognized the high school’s JROTC. Major Michael Farley and First Sergeant Mark Powell lead one of the oldest battalions in the nation. The goal of the program is to prepare students for college through physical fitness, academic success, and a focus …
Read More »Calumet, Baraga Girls Advance to Regional Hoops Finals – Wednesday Sports Wrap
High School The Calumet and Baraga girls basketball teams have advanced to their respective regional championship games. • In Division Four at Kingsford, The Vikings outscored Ontonagon 50-29 last night. Baraga will face Carney-Nadeau in the title game tomorrow at 7:00 Eastern Time at Kingsford. The Wolves eliminated Superior Central …
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