Click on the blue highlights for additional details. High School In high school girls basketball last evening… – Houghton edged Calumet 51-47 to take over first place in the WestPAC. Kara Pietila’s jump shot with just over a minute to go gave the Gremlins the lead for good, and Kendra …
Read More »Snow Statue Building Begins
Classes resume today on the campus of Michigan Tech and students are wasting no time getting back to work. Many came back early to begin their involvement with a 95 year old MTU tradition where the streets of Houghton are transformed into a winter wonderland. Winter Carnival is less than …
Read More »Calumet Players Holding Auditions For “Treasure Island”
Pirates, adventure and a treasure map—you can be a part of the fun as the Calumet Players present Ken Ludwig’s stage adaptation of the Robert Louis Stevenson classic, Treasure Island. Auditions are being held this week at the Calumet Theatre ballroom tomorrow and Thursday at 6:30pm and Saturday at 1pm. …
Read More »Free Snowmobile Safety Course Offered In Keweenaw County
The Keweenaw County Sheriff’s office will present a free snowmobile safety course this month. Students who successfully complete the course will earn their state snowmobile certification. The class will run from 9:00 until 4:00 on Saturday, January 27th, at the Ahmeek Village Hall. Students must be at least 12 years …
Read More »DNR Western U.P. Citizens’ Advisory Council Meeting In Baraga
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Western Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Council will meet at the Baraga Lakeside Inn Thursday at 5:30pm. Topics for discussion will include a new deer migration study, conservation officer staffing, a fisheries partnership, and an update on the DNR’s new U.P. shooting range planned for …
Read More »Flivvers Stun Hockey Gremlins – Tuesday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue highlights for additional details. High School In high school hockey last night… – Kingsford surprised Houghton 6-5. Nick Murvich scored four goals for the Flivvers. – Jeffers edged Negaunee 5-4. The schedule for the upcoming MIHL Prep Showcase at Trenton has been revised. The only change …
Read More »Enjoying The Winter Wonderland At The Porkies
Despite the frigid conditions found in the Keweenaw this time of year, many get out and embrace what winter has to offer through a series of outdoor activities put on by the Department of Natural Resources. Many state parks close for the winter months, but one park that remains …
Read More »Hope House Granted 501(c)(3) Status
The Hope House Homeless Shelter is now recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization by the IRS. Shelter president John Niemela made the announcement over the weekend. The non-profit status means that donations made to the shelter after June 30th of last year are tax exempt. Hope House had sought to begin …
Read More »Houghton Looking To Improve Recycling Participation
The City of Houghton continues to try and encourage residents to use the curbside recycling service. Winter weather can reduce the number of people willing to participate in the program. Even so, City Manager Eric Waara says program is catching on. Waara said, “Culturally, I think people have really embraced it. …
Read More »Anderson Begins Final Year As Hancock City Manager
The search is underway for a new city manager for Hancock as current manager Glenn Anderson is set to retire at the end of the year. Anderson will have served in the position for 22 years when he retires. The city council has begun the process of writing a job …
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