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Six Named to Calumet Athletic Hall of Fame

Six new members will be inducted into the Calumet High School Athletic Hall of Fame in September. This year’s class includes: William “Bill” Frantti, who lettered in football, basketball and track, and played junior hockey, while at Calumet High School in the 1940s. He starred at Michigan Tech and St. …

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Sign Of Support For Inclusivity

A coffeehouse in downtown Houghton is receiving some buzz lately, but it’s not just from the caffeine – a door sign with inclusive messages is catching the public’s eye. 5th & Elm Coffeehouse has had the welcoming sign displayed on the front door for nine months, but many are just …

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Keweenaw Community Foundation Cross Country Skiing Grants Available

Hancock, Michigan—The Keweenaw Cross Country Skiing Endowment Advisory Committee of the Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) is now accepting applications for its annual granting cycle. $2,586.14 is available from the Keweenaw Cross Country Skiing Endowment Fund for local organizations supporting skiing programs. To be considered, grant applications must be submitted to …

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UPPCO Hires New Vice President of Business Development

MARQUETTE, MI— Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) announced today that energy industry expert Brett French has been appointed Vice-President of Business Development and Communications. French, a long-time resident of Ishpeming, Michigan, comes to UPPCO from American Transmission Company (ATC) where he spent the past 16 years managing the company’s interests …

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Bergman Backs Transgender Ban On Military Service

Congressman Jack Bergman is standing behind President Trump’s call for a ban on transgender individuals in the United State military. Earlier this month, Trump tweeted the ban against any transgender individuals from serving in the military in any capacity, resulting in an immediate uproar from LGBT and civil rights groups. …

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Sanchez Rocked as Tigers Fall – Monday Sports Wrap

Click on the blue links for additional details. MLB Anibal Sanchez struggled, as the Detroit Tigers lost to the Baltimore Orioles 12-3 yesterday. Sanchez served up five home runs, and was charged with eight runs before leaving the game in the fourth inning. Nicholas Castellanos homered for Detroit. The Tigers …

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Upton’s Slam Lifts Tigers – Saturday Sports Wrap

Click on the blue links for additional details. MLB Justin Upton’s eighth-inning grand slam powered the Detroit Tigers to a 5-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles Friday night. Upton’s timely blow made a winner of Justin Verlander, who gave up two solo home runs, and struck out 10 over seven …

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Rock Camp Students Ready To Jam

This summer school session is going to rock. Thirty-two teens ages 12 to 19 are participating in the eighth year of PJ Olsson’s Rock Camp and the jams show no signs of stopping. The camp started after PJ Olsson was slated to play a gig in Houghton but couldn’t afford …

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