HOUGHTON, MI, August 24, 2017 – The Rozsa Calendars are here! Once again this year we have both full-size wall calendars and the handy pocket/desk calendars that fit neatly in purses, pockets, and of course by your phone on your desk. Pick up one of each or even both at …
Read More »Beach Volleyball Tournament to benefit FinnU softball
Registration is now open for a beach volleyball tournament to benefit the Finlandia University softball team on Monday, September 4 beginning at 10 a.m. at Hancock Beach. The event is open to students, staff, faculty and members of the community. Teams will consist of six players, with a $10 entry …
Read More »Portage Health Auxiliary Announces Grant Opportunity
Hancock, MI – The Portage Health Auxiliary is a non-profit organization, whose mission is to serve the health and well-being of elderly and youth causes in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon Counties. The Auxiliary is pleased to announce that it will be accepting grant applications from non-profit organizations in the …
Read More »Bergman Visits U.P. Hardwood Plywood Facility
Congressman Jack Bergman Shows Support for U.S. and Michigan Hardwood Plywood by Visiting Timber Products Plant in Munising Munising, Michigan – Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI), a member of the House Committee on Natural Resources, visited Timber Products’ hardwood plywood facility in Munising, MI – a member of the Coalition for …
Read More »VA to Host Veteran Town Halls in Mohawk, Hancock, and Bruce Crossing
IRON MOUNTAIN – Veterans and their families are invited to Veteran Town Halls being hosted in the region by the Oscar G. Johnson September 5 and 6, 2017. Veteran Town Halls will be held on Tuesday, September 5, at 2 p.m. in Mohawk at American Legion Post 230, located at …
Read More »Four Hurt in Quincy Hill Crash
Four people were treated for injuries following a three-car crash Friday afternoon in Hancock. Houghton County sheriff’s deputies were called out at 4:38 to the intersection of US-41 and Ingot Street. A statement released by the sheriff’s department says one driver was taken by ambulance to UP Health System-Portage. Three …
Read More »Isaacson Named Top Fair Exhibitor; Fair Results Released
Cathy Isaacson was named the Exhibitor of the Year at the Houghton County Fair Friday. The award was formerly known as the Homemaker of the Year. Isaacson took the Silver Plate in the Needlework category. Other Silver Plates went to: – Joan Dostler for Culinary Arts – Billie Bloomfield for …
Read More »Breakers to Bridge Paddle Festival
The Breakers to Bridge Paddle Festival, paddling events centering around the Keweenaw, is planned for Saturday September 9, 2017. Friday begins with check-in at the Outdoor Adventure Program at Michgan Tech and then a casual social at the KBC at 6pm. On Saturday, a 10 Mile non-competitive timed paddle from …
Read More »Crews Will Search Houghton and Baraga County Waters for Lampreys
The continuing battle against sea lampreys soon will come to locations in the local area. A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service assessment crew will conduct work on Falls and Ravine Rivers (Baraga and Houghton Counties, MI) during September 5 – 14, 2017 to estimate the abundance of sea lampreys. The …
Read More »China Gold Tickets Now On Sale
The Rozsa Center and Parade of Nations present China Gold, the headline act for Michigan Tech’s 2017 Parade of Nations celebration, on Saturday, September 16, at 7:30 PM. China Gold is a spectacular international acrobatic presentation featuring many feats of strength, speed, and agility. With uplifting choreography and cinematic music, …
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