State Representative Greg Markkanen will be available to meet with constituents at his upcoming office hour. The Hancock Republican will be at the Portage Lake District Library in Houghton on Friday from 11:00am to noon. “Office hours have been going great this summer,” Markkanen said. “I encourage everyone to stop …
Read More »Raffle Proceeds To Support Colosseum Upgrades
To help raise money for continuing upgrades at the Calumet Colosseum…the Calumet Hockey Association is holding a raffle that could land someone a $15,000 John Deere gift certificate. The prize can be used for to purchase a UTV, equipment, or product of your choice from Northland Lawn, Sport & Equipment …
Read More »Upgrades Continue At Calumet Colosseum
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 …
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