High School In high school boys basketball last night… • Houghton got past L’Anse 64-57. • Dollar Bay-Tamarack City pounded Hancock 60-34. • Lake Linden-Hubbell routed Baraga 77-37. Marcus Sutherland led the Lakes with 16 points. Mason Holzberger added 14, and Gabe Popko and Hunter Moyle each scored 12. • …
Read More »Christmas toy drives need donations by this weekend
Both the Toys for Tots drive run by the Marine Corps League Keweenaw Detachment, and the Keweenaw County Sheriff’s No Kid Without a Christmas initiative need monetary and physical donations to be in by this weekend. There are several businesses that have drop-offs set up for each. Toys for Tots …
Read More »Mont Ripley hoping for opening on the 18th
The snow machines continue on full blast at Mont Ripley. There was so much in the air Wednesday morning, that small clouds formed, drifting westward down the canal past the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. All of that work, the colder temperatures, and the dumping from Mother Nature this week has …
Read More »Movie screening locally is a surprise box office hit
The Chosen is a Christian entertainment group that streams episodes online and has developed a healthy following, including locally says Evangel Community Church Pastor Travis Williams. We’ve got a lot of members at the church that are pretty big fans of the Chosen show. We just reached out to the …
Read More »Hancock library branch remains open
While the main location on the Houghton waterfront is closed, there are options for Portage Lake District Library patrons. Director Michael Stanitis says the Hancock branch continues to operate normally. In addition to being able to rent out books, the branch has public computers to allow for internet access. You …
Read More »United States Senate votes against vaccine mandate
The United States Senate voted 52-48 Wednesday against mandating COVID-19 vaccines for employees at large companies, health care facilities, and those who are federal contractors. The measures have been struck down in various federal courts in recent weeks, with ruling judges concerned about the constitutionality of the Executive Branch issuing …
Read More »‘Dogs Blank Jets – Thursday Sports Wrap
High School In high school hockey last night… • Hancock blanked Jeffers 5-0. Rudy Bekkala scored twice for the Bulldogs. Chad Nordstrom had a goal and an assist, and David Olson and Max Heinonen also found the net. Dan Wroblewski made 19 saves to earn the shutout in net. In …
Read More »Update: Portage Lake District Library Temporarily Closes
Portage Lake District Library re-opens today at 10 am. The library was temporarily closed the past week due a staff shortage. The library re-opened up for curbside service on Monday. Operation hours are Monday – Saturday 10 am – 8 pm. Portage lake District Library Website ******************************************************************************************** The Portage Lake …
Read More »Mount Bohemia named one of country’s best ski hills
It’s an honor that never becomes old hat. Mount Bohemia was named by USA Today’s 10Best ranking system as one of the top ski resorts in the country. The backwoods downhill experience is certainly exceptional for the Upper Midwest, but President Lonie Glieberman says the recognition is helping to diversify …
Read More »State board okays improving Douglass Houghton Falls accessibility
Northern Houghton County is home to the tallest waterfall in the entire State of Michigan. It’s not easy to get to, and Lansing is on the path to changing that. The Michigan National Resources Trust Fund okayed work to help increase public access at the Douglass Houghton Falls. All that …
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