In honor of prisoners of war and the missing in action, each year Michigan Tech students organize a 5k run fundraiser supporting the Hubbell VFW post. Ahead of the event, student organizers from the Arnold Air Society’s TSgt. Robert E. LaMotte Squadron has shared details of the 5k in 2024. …
Read More »Copper Country Great Start Collaborative Updates Houghton County on Progress with the Start Small Project
A lack of childcare options for families in communities can become multi-generational challenges. However, some solutions are coming to Houghton County after the county commission dedicated American Rescue plan funds in the past year. Last night Iola Brubaker and Abby Karlsson with the Copper Country Great Start Collaborative updated the …
Read More »Local Firefighter Honors First Responders and Victims of 9/11 at the 12th Annual Stair Climb at Lambeau Field
Never Forget. Today marks the 23rd year of remembrance in honor of the lives lost during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Over the weekend in Green Bay, the 12th annual stair climb occurred. Memorializing the 110-story buildings, with volunteers ringing a bell at the 78th floor mark. The highest floor any …
Read More »7,430 Huskies Call Michigan Technological University Home
Michigan Technological University welcomes many familiar faces to campus. And excitedly welcomes 110 new additional students compared to 2023. Michigan Technological University recently announced the institution’s student figures for the new school term, noting that 7,430 huskies call the Copper Country home. The addition of new students to campus continues …
Read More »Jeffers Volleyball Sweeps Westwood – Wednesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school volleyball last night… Jeffers shut down Westwood 3-0 (25-10, 25-15, 25-21). Mia Nordstrom led the Jets with 10 kills. Taylor Heinonen had 11 assists. L’Anse got past Watersmeet 3-1 (25-6, 17-25, 25-16, 25-16). Ontonagon v Ewen-Trout …
Read More »Protect the Porkies and Upper Peninsula Tribal Nations Organize a Water Walk in Opposition to the Copperwood Mine Development
Protect the Porkies partners with Upper Peninsula tribal nations to organize the Gichigaming Water Walk. Over the past year Protect the Porkies and tribal nations around Lake Superior have voiced concern for the Copperwood Mine development in Gogebic County with the Highland Copper company. The community action group believes the …
Read More »Baraga County Chamber of Commerce Encourages Holiday Decorations Around the Area
Classrooms are full. Fall leaves will soon start to change colors. And the end-of-year holiday season is just around the corner. Ahead of October’s spooky mood, and Christmas holiday joy the Baraga County Chamber of Commerce shares details for the community’s holiday décor tours. Storefronts and businesses throughout the county …
Read More »Houghton Portage Township Welcomes the Community to the District’s First Information Session
Houghton Portage Township School welcomed a handful of community members to the high school library to learn about the November bond extension. In the past year and a half the district has gathered public input from the community, using it to guide solutions to challenges with physical space. The district’s …
Read More »Baraga County Commissioners Consider Land Donation
Baraga County has been offered some land with frontage on Huron Bay, but there’s a catch. The offer includes 231 acres with 3,400′ of beach frontage along Bower Road north of Bendry Point. It comes from a trust established by Markus J. Ladd, who passed away in June. The catch, as …
Read More »Chassell Volleyball Falls to Bessemer – Tuesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school volleyball last night… Chassell fell to Bessemer 3-2 (25-18, 17-25, 19-25, 25-13, 15-7). Oriana Olson had 13 kills, 18 digs and 1 block for the Panthers. Elli Kuntze had 10 kills, 5 aces and 14 digs. …
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