With the NHL preseason game right around the corner, the Calumet Colosseum is getting some upgrades to be ready to host the popular event. The Detroit Red Wings and Stanley Cup Champion St. Louis Blues will face off on September 26th in Calumet as part of the Kraft Hockeyville USA …
Read More »Governor Whitmer Visits Marquette
It’s Day 2 of the three day tour of the Upper Peninsula by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The governor will host a press conference in Marquette this morning at the Clark Lambros Beach Park where she is expected to highlight the importance of the Great Lakes 2020 Presidential Agenda. She will …
Read More »State Farm Takes Twilight League Series Opener – Wednesday Sports Wrap
MLB The Seattle Mariners scored six runs in the sixth inning, and buried the Detroit Tigers 11-6 last night. Matthew Boyd gave up four home runs – two to Tony Murphy, and two to Kyle Seager. Seager hit his third home run of the night in the ninth inning, when …
Read More »DNR confirms cougar report from Gogebic County
Credit: Michigan Department of Natural Resources–A cougar image is shown from a landowner’s game camera, northwest of Ironwood in Gogebic County. The following press release was issued by the MDNR: A mountain lion image caught on a landowner’s trail camera in Gogebic County has been confirmed as the state’s 39th …
Read More »Calumet Public Library Reopens
The Calumet Public Library is now reopen after its scheduled annual closure for maintenance. The Friends of the Calumet Public Library are also ready to get back to work with their next monthly meeting this evening at the library at 5:30pm. The public is encouraged to come out and lend …
Read More »Bald Eagle Being Treated For Lead Poisoning
The Chocolay Raptor Center is caring for a bald eagle recovering from apparent lead poisoning. The raptor was rescued from a tree in Menominee where it was reportedly found hanging upside down. The animal was emaciated, dehydrated, and had a depressed demeanor. Further tests showed the eagle had extremely high …
Read More »Governor Whitmer Begins U.P. Tour
Governor Gretchen Whitmer will be making several stops in the Upper Peninsula this week. She will meet with organizations, staff and constituents to learn about the issues that matter most to the U.P. and discuss her goals as governor. Whitmer will begin her tour today at the Sault Ste. Marie …
Read More »Calumet One, L&L Advance to Horseshoe Final – Tuesday Sports Wrap
MLB The Detroit Tigers had yesterday off, and host the Seattle Mariners tonight. Matthew Boyd will start against Yusei Kikuchi. Pregame coverage will begin at 6:45 on 99.3 The Lift. The Milwaukee Brewers also had yesterday off, and will host the Minnesota Twins tonight. Chase Anderson will start against Martín …
Read More »Free Orthopaedic Screening Clinic Offered By Shriners Healthcare for Children
Shriners Healthcare for Children is offering a complimentary screening clinic in L’Anse later this month. The Pediatric Orthopaedic Screening event will be held at the Baraga County Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, August 21st from 3:00-5:00pm. Families with children with signs of an orthopaedic condition or in need of a second …
Read More »Presentation Focuses On “Lost Hancock”
Author and local historian John Haeussler will give a presentation next week on Lost Hancock. The event will take place at the Hancock Public Library on Monday, August 19th at 6pm. Haeussler will present an illustrated history of this historic town, consisting of pre-1940 images, focusing on structures that no …
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