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College Hockey The Great Lakes Invitational will change location and format this year. Instead of being a tournament played at one location in Detroit, it will be structured as a showcase, with games at Yost Arena in Ann Arbor, and Munn Arena in East Lansing. Michigan Tech will play at …

David Crowley stopped by the Keweenaw’s Own Morning Show on 97.7 The Wolf Thursday to talk about the return of Pastyfest. Calumet’s premier summer event is happening Saturday, August 21st, and they are looking to register parade entrants. Crowley says the earlier you sign on, the lower the chances that …

Houghton County Commissioner and Michigan Tech Campus Police Deputy Chief Roy Britz knows Brian McLean better than anyone from a professional sense. The two worked together in the Houghton County Sheriff’s Department for years. Britz served as Undersheriff, which he describes as being the “office manager.” The time we spent …

From afar, Thursday looked like normal at the Houghton County Memorial Airport. Inside hangar two, it was anything but. Teenagers from across the state got their first experience piloting an aircraft thanks to Michigan Tech’s Summer Youth Program, the Civil Air Patrol, and the Experimental Aircraft Association. Spokesperson Kevin Cadeau …

The Upper Peninsula Regional Blood Center says it is running severely low on all blood types and is seeking donations. The organization has a location in Hancock, with walk-ins and appointments being accepted. Coordinator of Blood Collections Rachel Heath says visitors to the area are able to give a potentially …

The body of former Houghton County Sheriff Brian McLean returned to the Copper Country Thursday afternoon to a hero’s reception. McLean was airlifted Saturday night to UP Health Systems – Marquette before passing away late Monday. He was the longest-serving sheriff in the state, first elected in 1996, and his …

Twilight League Baseball In Copper Country Twilight Baseball League play last night…• Houghton Building Supply-Stanton downed Northern Driveline 12-4. NHL The Detroit Red Wings may have found their goalie of the future. Yesterday, Detroit obtained Alex Nedeljkovic from the Hurricanes. Carolina gets the negotiating rights to goaltender Jonathan Bernier, who …

The Village of Laurium has reposted a listing for a mechanic. Administrator Ed Vertin says applicants can expect to repair and maintain a wide variety of vehicles within the municipal fleet. All the village vehicles, gas engine and diesel, heavy equipment. It’s posted on the Michigan Works! jobs site under …

Hancock city council met last night. On the agenda were a number f topics, and approving Joe Bianucci to replace Ron Antila on the Hancock Housing Commission was one. Ron Antila’s resignation was approved retroactive for June 15, 2021. The city’s housing commission will continue to tackle maintenance and other …

The Michigan House joined the State Senate in acting on the Unlock Michigan initiative Wednesday. The legislature has the ability to take up any issue set to go before voters through the petition process, and it does not require the governor’s signature. The approval formally rescinds the 1945 Emergency Powers …