HOUGHTON, MI — Join us for a fun-filled geektastic charity event! GeekU.P. is a mini-con charity event celebrating geek culture offering an artists’ alley, vendors, cosplay contest, celebrity Q&A’s, autograph sessions, and more! To be held September 14th at the Michigan Tech Memorial Union Ballroom in Houghton, MI. Geek.U.P, from …
Read More »Aspirus At Home moves their office to Hancock
The following press release was issued by Aspirus: HANCOCK, Mich. – To best serve the community, Aspirus At Home is now located at 1101 Elevation Street in Hancock. The staff and phone number (906.337.5700) remains the same. The Parkinson’s Support Group, which takes place at 1 p.m. on the second Monday …
Read More »Huge Crowds At Houghton County Fair
Organizers are calling the 68th Houghton County Fair a great success with four days of beautiful weather bringing huge crowds out each day totaling about $90,000 for admission at the gates, up roughly 5 percent from last year. The fair spent $41,000 on entertainment. All vendor spaces were rented and …
Read More »Boyd Wild as Tigers Fall – Monday Sports Wrap
High School In high school volleyball today… – Houghton plays at Ishpeming. – The Copper Mountain Conference Preseason Tournament will be held at Lake Linden. – Ewen-Trout Creek travels to Ironwood MLB Matthew Boyd struggled, as the Detroit Tigers lost to the Minnesota Twins 7-4 yesterday. Boyd gave up all seven …
Read More »Tigers Fall to Twins – Sunday Sports Wrap
MLB The Detroit Tigers couldn’t hold an early lead, and fell to the Minnesota Twins 8-5 last night. The Tigers scored twice in the third on a Dawel Lugo home run, and twice more in the fourth on a single by Victor Reyes. Starter Edwin Jackson gave up a solo …
Read More »Rodriguez’ Slam Powers Tigers – Saturday Sports Wrap
High School In high school volleyball today…– Houghton competes at the Soo Invitational.– Lake Linden-Hubbell and L’Anse open their seasons at the West Iron County Invitational. MLB Ronny Rodriguez’ grand slam home run powered the Detroit Tigers to a 9-6 victory over the Minnesota Twins last night. Rodriguez’ shot brought …
Read More »2019 Houghton County Fair Awards
2019 Houghton County Fair Exhibitor Awards Exhibitor of the Year: Pamela Hecht Silver Plates Needlework: Lori Carne Culinary: Cathy Isaacson Folk Arts & Fine Arts: Pamela Hecht Floriculture: Jenny Dice Horticulture: Bill Isaacson Best of Show Sewing: Jenny Dice Crochet: Cathy Isaacson Knitting: Kathleen Funkey Quilting: Billie Bloomfield Stitchery: Teresa …
Read More »New Digital Tools Make Planning A Trip To The Keweenaw Easier
Planning a visit to the Keweenaw Peninsula just got a lot easier. The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau launched two digital tools this month to streamline trips to the area: an online portal which allows visitors to view availability and rates for local lodging accommodations and the interactive Keweenaw Adventure …
Read More »Social Determinants of Health the Focus of New Role at Portage Health Foundation
Portage Health Foundation now has a Director of Community Health as part of their team. Dr. Michelle Seguin is leading the foundation’s efforts in more intently focusing on the underlying social determinants of health and their influence on individual, population, and community health. “I am thrilled to join the team …
Read More »Crews Will Survey Streams To Find Sea Lampreys
The continuing battle against sea lampreys soon will come to locations in the local area. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service assessment crews will conduct work on the Sturgeon River, Houghton County, Michigan, September 3-12, 2019 to estimate the abundance of sea lampreys. The information gathered will be used to determine …
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