The VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Hancock is looking for help. Voluntary Service Chief Katie Maxson at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Center in Iron Mountain says volunteers are needed to assist patients with check-in, escort patients to exam rooms, and support office tasks. If you want to help, …
Read More »Tech Women’s Hoops Outlasts Minnesota State – Tuesday Sports Wrap
Finlandia The Finlandia University men’s basketball team plays at Wisconsin Lutheran College tonight. GLIAC The MTU women’s basketball team built a big early lead, then held on for an 80-75 victory over Minnesota State University last night. The Huskies were up by 20 at halftime. Ellie Mackay led Tech with …
Read More »Gas Prices Hold Steady in Region
Gasoline prices held basically steady in the central Upper Peninsula last week. AAA Michigan’s survey of the Marquette Metro showed the average cost of a gallon of regular unleaded is $2.43. That’s a penny less than a week ago, 20 cents less than a month ago, and 29 cents less …
Read More »Eight Sentenced on Federal Meth Distribution and Firearms Charges
As received from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Grand Rapids: MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN – United States Attorney Andrew Birge announced today that eight defendants have been sentenced to prison for their respective roles in dealing crystal methamphetamine in the Western Upper Peninsula: Keith Lee Raymond, 31, formerly of Ewen, Michigan, was …
Read More »Voluntary DNR Deer Checks Encouraged
The first weekend of Michigan’s firearm deer hunting season is in the books. So… if you had some early success… what should you do? A stop at the DNR office in Baraga is a good idea. Having your deer checked is voluntary. DNR Wildlife Biologist John DePue says it helps …
Read More »Michigan to Take Stronger Stance Against Robocalls
Michigan is ramping up its war on illegal robocalls. Attorney General Dana Nessel and a group of public and private partners announced the effort Friday. Nessel says the state will provide additional education to consumers about how to protect themselves. New legislation to limit robocalls will be introduced, and enforcement …
Read More »Toll Roads in Michigan’s Future?
Could charging tolls on some Michigan roadways and bridges help resolve our highway funding problem? The state Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure recently forwarded a bill that would require an investigation. MDOT senior policy analyst Aarne Frobom doesn’t doubt that the tolls could bring in money… Speaking on the …
Read More »Tech Men’s Hoops Suffers First Loss – Monday Sports Wrap
GLIAC The Michigan Tech men’s basketball squad suffered its first loss of the season Sunday afternoon, falling to Winona State University 62-59. Kyle Monroe led the Huskies with 28 points. The Tech women will play at Minnesota State tonight. NHL The Detroit Red Wings host the Ottawa Senators Tuesday. Coverage …
Read More »So Close – Calumet Falls in Football Regional – Sunday Sports Wrap
High School Calumet’s high school football season ended with a tough 15-14 loss to Glen Lake in the regional championship game Saturday. The Lakers opened the scoring with a 14-yard run early in the second quarter. The Copper Kings responded with a 34-yard Scott Loukus-to-Dean Loukus touchdown pass late in …
Read More »MTU Hockey Bests LSSU – Saturday Sports Wrap
High School Calumet entertains Glen Lake in the Division Six regional football championship game this afternoon. Pregame coverage begins at 12:40 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com. The winner will play either Montague or Sanford-Meridian next week in the semifinals. Finlandia The Finlandia University men’s hockey team lost 7-0 at Adrian …
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