The Portage Lake District Library and the Copper Country Reading Council invite teens, parents, educators, and library professionals for an interactive discussion at the library about the legal issues raised by the misuse of digital tools. Aimee M. Bissonette, JD, will present “Maximizing Safety in the Digital Environment” on Monday, …
Read More »KNHP Advisory Commission Meets Tuesday
The Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission will convene for its regular quarterly meeting at 1:00pm on Tuesday, October 18 at park headquarters located on the corner of Red Jacket Road and Hwy. US-41 in Calumet. The meeting will include an update on the efforts and work of the Commission …
Read More »Lions Win, Packers Fall – Monday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school volleyball tonight, Dollar Bay plays at Ewen-Trout Creek. MTU The Michigan Tech soccer team played to a 0-0 draw with Walsh yesterday afternoon. The Tech women’s tennis team swept Findlay 9-0 yesterday morning. NHL The Detroit Red Wings host …
Read More »Lakes Clinch Share of Title, Huskies Hockey Gets 2OT Win – Sunday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school football Saturday… – Lake Linden-Hubbell remained unbeaten and clinched a share of the Mid-Eastern Conference title with a 24-6 victory over Superior Central. Brendan Middleton scored three touchdowns for the Lakes, who can secure sole possession …
Read More »Kings Reign as WestPAC Champs – Saturday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school football Friday night… – Calumet clinched its second-straight WestPAC title with a 49-2 win at Ironwood. The Copper Kings scored three times in the first quarter, and were never challenged. Rory Anderson scored three touchdowns, including one on …
Read More »Trial Pushed Back In Child Porn Case
The trial against a former Houghton high school coach is being pushed back. 71-year-old Don Sawaski is charged multiple felonies for allegedly possessing child sexually abusive materials. A trial had been set for next month. At a pretrial conference in Houghton County Circuit Court, the prosecution explained some of …
Read More »Atlantic Mine Man Charged In Meth Bust
An Atlantic Mine man is charged with two felonies after he was arrested earlier this week by Deputies of the Houghton County Sheriff’s Department. 47-year-old Steven John Ruotsala was arraigned in 97th District Court on one count of Delivery or Manufacture of Meth, a 20 year felony…and one count of …
Read More »Men’s Health Tune Up Saturday In Hancock
The UP Health System-Portage Men’s Health Tune-Up takes place Saturday at Hancock High School. The day includes breakfast and coffee plus informative educational sessions geared for men and health screenings. Participants are reminded to fast for 12 hours prior to getting their blood drawn. There is no charge, but you must …
Read More »Michigan Tech’s Board of Trustees Meets Today
Michigan Tech’s Board of Trustees is holding its regular meeting this morning in the Memorial Union Building on campus. The agenda includes awarding the Melvin Calvin Medal of Distinction and the Board of Trustees Silver Medal. An honorary doctorate will also be recommended for Keith Creagh, a Tech alumnus and …
Read More »Crafting For A Cause To Benefit Shelter For Victims Of Domestic Violence
The folks from the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home continue to craft ways to help end domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Shelter is hosting a full day of Crafting for A Cause at the Siskiwit Reception Hall in Calumet Saturday. Shelter Director Mary Niemela talks …
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