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High School Lake Linden-Hubbell kicked off its high school football season with a 32-14 victory at Norway yesterday. It was the Lakes’ first win over the Knights in six attempts. Lake Linden scored on its first drive, with Caleb Klein reaching the end zone on a 17-yard run. Norway responded …

High School In high school football today, Lake Linden-Hubbell begins its season at Norway. Our coverage will begin at 2:40 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com. Finlandia The Finlandia University fall athletics season is underway. The women’s soccer team fell 5-0 to Adrian College last night at McAfee Field. The Lions …

Plans have been announced to admit all kids who were members of Calumet Junior Hockey or the Calumet Figure Skating Club last winter to the upcoming Kraft Hockeyville USA NHL exhibition game on September 26th. The Detroit Red Wings will face the Stanley Cup champion Saint Louis Blues at the …

Michigan Tech students will get to know downtown Houghton businesses tomorrow during the annual Afternoon on the Town. Houghton Business Development Director Susie Katalin-Negro says the event is designed to build relationships between merchants and students… Afternoon on the town runs from 11:00 until 3:00 tomorrow, with music, refreshments, sales …

The third annual Soberfest will take place tomorrow at Ray Kestner Waterfront Park. Organizer Deb Varna says it’s a family event, and all who enjoy a good time without alcohol or drugs are welcome… There’ll be bounce houses and games for the kids, live music, and a picnic. If you …

Travel will be a little easier through construction zones on Michigan highways during the Labor Day weekend. The Michigan Department of Transportation is removing lane restrictions on more than two-thirds of its road and bridge projects across the states. The relief will be in effect from 3:00 this afternoon until …

Country and blues music legend Lee Roy Parnell will perform tomorrow evening at the Calumet Theatre. Parnell was one of the most successful country hitmakers of the early ‘90s, with such hits as “What Kind of Fool Do You Think I Am,” “On the Road,” “Tender Moment,” and “Heart’s Desire.” …

This year’s Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Walk will look much like last year’s. The bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic Monday from 6:30 am until noon, because of security concerns. No shuttle service will be provided for participants, but walkers will have several options. They can walk across – …

Ontonagon will celebrate the end of the summer season with its 63rd Labor Day Festival. Activities begin tonight, with a picnic at 5:00 at the Marina, followed by the stone-skipping contest. Tomorrow’s highlights include the auto show and Maxwell Street Day. Line-up for the kiddies parade begins at 11:30, and …

High School On the opening night of the high school football season… – Calumet christened the new turf at Agassiz Field with a 47-7 victory over the Gogebic Miners. Scott Loukus ran for the game’s first touchdown, and passed for another. Nick Djerf scored twice. Gogebic’s only score came in …