Westwood swept the major awards for the 2018-2019 WestPAC Girls All-Conference Basketball team. Tessa Leece of the Patriots earned both Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year honors, and Westwood’s Kurt Corcoran was named Coach of the Year. No Copper Country players were selected to the All-Conference …
Read More »Girl Scouts Celebrate World Thinking Day
Nine local area Girl Scout troops recently gathered at the Calumet Visitor Center in recognition of World Thinking Day, a global event where the Scouts celebrate international friendship. “World Thinking Day is a commemoration by Girl Scouts and Girl Guides in 150 different countries,” said Keweenaw National Historical Park guide …
Read More »Finlandia participates in Michigan Transfer Agreement
Thew following press release was issued by Finlandia University: Finlandia University’s effort to become a transfer-friendly leader continued in 2018 with formal participation in the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). “While FinnU has always honored many of the elements of the MTA, this allows us to take an official position and …
Read More »DNR warns snowmobilers of UP trail hazards
The following article was submitted by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Blizzard conditions that ripped through parts of the Upper Peninsula Sunday have created numerous hazards for snowmobilers across parts of five counties. Photo courtesy of Dan Grove, Moose Country Snowmobile Club. The storm crippled travel for motorists, with …
Read More »Quick Recovery From Blizzard Blast
After Sunday’s blizzard dumped anywhere from 17 to 30 inches of snow in the Copper Country, local road crews have been working around the clock to clean up the streets. The main roads were open the following day and Houghton City Manager Eric Waara says that’s because of the quick …
Read More »Calumet Advances to Hoops District Final – Thursday Sports Wrap
High School In the boys high school basketball tournament last night… In Division Three, Calumet advanced to the District final with a 51-39 victory over L’Anse. The Copper Kings surged to a 17-5 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Purple Hornets narrowed the deficit to three early …
Read More »Houghton, Calumet Advance in Hockey Tourney – Wednesday Sports Wrap
High School Houghton and Calumet will play for the regional high school hockey tournament title, after earning easy victories in the semifinals last night. In the opening game, the Gremlins blanked Jeffers 9-0 in a game that ended after two periods because of the mercy rule. P.J. Donnelly, Kevin Bostwick …
Read More »Ojala, Sirard Make WestPAC Boys Dream Team
The unbeaten Iron Mountain Mountaineers claimed the top honors in the WestPAC All-Conference Awards released today. Foster Wonders was named Player of the Year, Jaden Vicenzi was selected as Defensive Player of the Year, and Bucky Johnson was honored as the Coach of the Year. The All-Conference Dream Team includes …
Read More »DNR seeks public input on Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park general management planning
The following press release was issued by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is home to old-growth forest, roaring waterfalls, miles of rivers and streams, more than 90 miles of hiking trails, the Lake Superior shoreline and more. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is …
Read More »Course Correction–Heavy Snow Changing CopperDog Route
The weather looks to be much better this weekend for the 10th annual running of the CopperDog 150, but the recent blizzard will have an affect on this year’s races. There are now three races included in the event, all of them running out of the gate Friday night in …
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