High School In girls regional semifinal basketball games last night… – In Division Three, Calumet’s season ended with a 51-26 loss to Westwood. The Patriots defense held the Coppr Kings to just nine points in the second half. Elli Djerf and Marybeth Halonen each scored eight for Calumet. – In …
Read More »Finlandia Receives Grant For Added Security
Finlandia University has received $47,589 from the Michigan Department of State Police geared toward sexual assault prevention and technology upgrades. The University will use these funds to add a new camera security system as well as an RFID card access system and enhance campus LED lighting in Finlandia Hall. Michigan’s …
Read More »Legislation Introduced By Senator Peters Signed Into Law
Bipartisan Legislation introduced by Senator Gary Peters, has been signed into law. The payment Integrity Act of 2019, was passed in hopes of eliminating wasteful government spending and improperly documented payments. Senator Peters said this regarding the new law, “Michiganders work hard for their money – and they deserve to …
Read More »Michigan Votes Today
Today is Michigan’s 2020 Presidential Primary Election. I stopped by the Polling Station on Gundlach Road, to get a feel for what’s bringing voters out to the polls today. I spoke with Tim Scarlett of Houghton, and he was happy to get out and vote. Houghton City Clerk Ann Vollrath …
Read More »Flags Flown At Half Staff Today
Governor Whitmer has ordered Michigan flags be flown at half staff today, to honor the memory of Chief Warrant Officer Daniel Thomas, who passed away on February 29th, at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. Thomas served in the Michigan National Guard and completed tours in the Desert Storm campaign as …
Read More »State Of Michigan Looking For Motorcycle Instructors
The State of Michigan is looking for motorcycle enthusiasts who want to share their passion. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is looking for people who wish to become certified motorcycle safety class instructors. If you’re an experienced motorcyclist, who enjoys working with people, you’re invited to apply. Complete details and …
Read More »Blood Drive In L’Anse
The U.P. Regional Blood Center is hosting a blood drive today from 2p-6pm at Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L’Anse. They are in need of O negative, A negative and B negative blood types. The U.P. Regional Blood Center serves 13 hospitals in the Upper Peninsula. If you can, please …
Read More »Western Upper Peninsula Health Department Joins Fight Against Coronavirus
The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department has now jumped into the Coronavirus fight. They are taking steps to prevent an outbreak, which has seen dramatic increases in confirmed cases in the US, over the last week. Health Officer Cathryn Beer said “Strong prevention efforts are our best defense against this …
Read More »Michigan’s 2020 Presidential Primary Is Here
Today is Michigan’s Presidential Primary Election, however, there’s more to the ballot than just people seeking the presidency. Several townships in the Copper Country have various millage proposals including in Baraga County, a Covington Township Recreation Proposition along with an Ambulance and Fire Proposition. L’Anse Township seeks a renewal for …
Read More »Calumet, Chassell, Ontonagon Win Boys Hoops Playoff Openers – Tuesday Sports Wrap
High School On the opening night of the boys high school basketball tournament… – In Division Two, Houghton’s season ended with a 69-53 loss to Menominee. Brad Simonson scored 30 for the Gremlins. – In Division Three, Calumet got past West Iron County 46-40. The Copper Kings will play at …
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