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Work is underway to try to determine the future of Meadowbrook Field in L’Anse. The expanse in front of Meadowbrook Arena has been vacant since L’Anse High School moved its football games to Volunteer Field several years ago. L’Anse Township owns the field, and Eric Cadeau from the Township’s Meadowbrook …

Fast Pitch Softball In the opening round of the Copper Country Women’s Fast Pitch Softball League tournament last night. • Superior National Bank got off to a fast start, then held off JB’s 7-6. Leah Kiilunen’s two-run homer in the first inning, Nikki Koski’s RBI double in the second, and …

There are not enough words to describe what Canal View does the communities of Houghton County. The building and staff work as an assisted living and long-term care facility, providing an invaluable service to families in the area. The Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded Canal View a 5 …

The Friends of Fashion pulled out the stops for their annual show Sunday in Chassell. Models across the age spectrum strutted on a stage in what used to be the HomeEc classroom at the former school, now the Chassell Heritage Center. The theme was “America Celebrates.” The focus of the …

Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted premiered its Keweenaw-centric episode Sunday night on National Geographic, with the show getting a positive review from over 500 at the Rozsa Center. Hosted by the Keweenaw Convention and Visitors Bureau, Brad Barnett says he was floored by the response. I was blown away by the turnout …

Ranger Lynette Webber talks about the reopening of the Keweenaw National Historical Park’s Visitor Center, and some of the activities available for guests, including tours at several of the heritage sites that partner with the park. Karen Eddy of Barkell Elementary School and Stacy Bussiere of Hancock Central High School/Middle …

A week after an accident that eventually took his life, the community gathered Saturday to pay respects to Houghton County Sheriff Brian McLean. The service was organized by the Sheriffs & Municipal Memorial Assistance Response Team (SMMART), part of the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association. The service started around 2:20 PM, with …

Two people became stranded late Friday on an inflatable after rough water pushed their boat back towards land. They took refuge on Porters Island, but were soaked and underdressed for prolonged exposure to the conditions and Lake Superior’s chilly temperatures. The first rescue attempt was mounted on a private vessel …

Fast Pitch Softball The Copper Country Women’s Fast Pitch Softball League tournament opens tonight… • Superior National Bank will take on JB’s at the Bone Yard. • Superior Service will face Tervo Agency at the Chassell field. The winner of the Chassell game will play Crush tomorrow at the Bone …

NHL The Detroit Red Wings added six more players to their system, as the NHL draft concluded Saturday. • In the second round, they chose defenseman Shai Buium with the 36th overall pick. After playing for the USHL Sioux City Musketeers last season, he’s scheduled to begin play at the …