Houghton, L’Anse and Ontonagon have 12 additional mobile food pantries coming through the end of the year. This in a press release from the Portage Health Foundation. Kevin Store, executive director for the Portage Health Foundation said “This has been a challenging year for all of us. For some folks …
Read More »Volleyball Wins for Hancock, L’Anse – Friday Sports Wrap
High School In high school volleyball last night…• Hancock defeated Lake Linden-Hubbell 3-0 (25-17, 25-9, 25-13)• Dollar Bay-Tamarack City fell to Ewen-Trout Creek 3-0.• L’Anse stopped Westwood 3-1.• Baraga fell to Wakefield-Marenisco 3-1 (25-11, 25-12, 24-26, 25-11).• Ontonagon downed Jeffers 3-1 (25-22, 17-25, 25-20, 25-20) In high school cross country, …
Read More »High School Football Reinstated
High school football will be played in Michigan this fall. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order today allowing for the resumption of all fall high school sports across the state, even in portions of lower Michigan that remain under stricter COVID-19 guidelines than the Upper Peninsula. The Michigan High …
Read More »MDOT To Lift Traffic Restrictions For Labor Day Weekend
Starting tomorrow at 3pm and going through 6am on Tuesday, MDOT will ease traffic restrictions for 144 of 200 state road projects for the Labor Day Weekend. Although road work will be suspended, drivers are advised construction equipment and certain traffic configurations such as temporary shifts and shoulder closures, may …
Read More »Don’t Miss These Houghton And Keweenaw County Roads For Fall Scenery
Michigan’s County Road Association has made a “Don’t miss” List for Fall Scenery. Denise Donahue, executive director for the County Road Association said “Michigan’s colors are among the best in the country, making Fall the perfect opportunity to go out and enjoy the state’s natural beauty.” Peak viewing time is …
Read More »Search Warrant Executed In South Range Residence
Yesterday detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team, United States Postal Inspection Service, Homeland Security Investigators and Michigan’s State Police executed a search warrant at a residence on First Street in the Village of South Range. The homeowner was found to have received a package in the mail, containing …
Read More »Red Wings And Tigers Team Up With Secretary Of State For November Election
The Detroit Tigers and Red Wings are teaming up with Michigan’s Secretary of State office, to encourage voter participation throughout the state for the upcoming November election. Little Caesars Arena, Home of the Red Wings, will serve as a training venue for 6,000 election workers. Comerica Park, where the Tigers …
Read More »Hancock’s Recreation Commission To Rename Hardball Field In Honor Of The Late Mervin Klemett
*UPDATE* The showing of “The Sandlot” Tonight at the outdoor cinema, has been cancelled due to high winds. Hancock’s Recreation Commission is hosting a ceremony tonight to rename the Hardball Field in honor of the late Mervin Klemett. A plaque will be placed on the backstop and a new sign …
Read More »Hancock School Update For New School Year
The Hancock School District has an update for Tuesday’s start of the school year. In an email sent to parents, Principal Chris Salani welcomed new guidance counselor Michelle Serafin. The normal bus schedule will be in place. Students are asked to arrive at school no earlier than 7:45am. Once in …
Read More »Michigan Tech To Host COVID-19 Town Halls
In order to combat false information regarding COVID-19, Michigan Tech University will be hosting a series of Town Halls, beginning tonight through December 3rd. Dr. Kelly Kamm, epidemiologist from Michigan Tech on what topics the town halls hope to cover. This is your chance to get the truth from local …
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