A Trimountain man was taken to the hospital Monday afternoon after his vehicle struck a tree. The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a one–vehicle accident on Chassell Painesdale Road around 1:00 p.m. 33–year–old Jeremy Brusso was reportedly traveling eastbound when he lost control of his 2002 Buick Century. The vehicle …
Read More »Houghton Firefighters Hope To “Fill The Boot”
Members of the Houghton Fire Department and their families will be out and about Tuesday afternoon for their annual Fill The Boot fundraiser. For the fourth year in a row, Houghton Fireman Buck Foltz says folks will be at various traffic stops today from 4pm to 6pm. Donations go to help …
Read More »Wolverine Wins Twilight Title – Tuesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. MLB The Detroit Tigers lost to the Kansas City Royals 3-1 last night. Daniel Norris pitched into the sixth inning, gave up two runs, and took the loss. Detroit’s only score came on a 400-foot home run by J.D. Martinez. The Tigers …
Read More »Agreement signed between Cliffs Natural Resources and WEC Energy Group for potential energy generation
LANSING, Mich. – An agreement providing for a potential long-term, clean energy electric power solution for the Upper Peninsula has been reached between Cliffs Natural Resources and WEC Energy Group, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder announced today. The proposed solution is expected to be cost-competitive for Cliffs and save money for residential customers of the Upper Peninsula, after the new generation goes into …
Read More »Competency Examination Ordered For Suspect In Sister’s Murder
A Houghton County man charged with the murder of his sister appeared in 97th District Court Monday morning. 32-year-old Christian Paul Kitti is charged with Homicide—Open Murder in the shooting death of 44-year-old Kimberly Renee Bess of Calumet. Police say Bess was found dead outside of a residence in Laurium …
Read More »Deadlines Approaching For Houghton County Fair Submissions
The Houghton County Fair is nearing and the fair office at the Houghton County Arena will now have extended hours–open from noon to 4pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. The office will be open from 9am to 7pm on Wednesday, which is the deadline for the paperwork for all animal registration and …
Read More »Good Times At Baraga County’s “Best Little Fair”
They call it the “Best Little Fair In The North.” The Baraga County Fair was held over the weekend in Pelkie and despite its size, Fair Manager Mindy Lantz says there was still a lot going on. The demolition derby and off-road race capped off the weekend on Sunday. Courtney …
Read More »New Truck Will Carry The Load Of Recycling
The ink is barely dry on the contracts between Waste Management and the cities of Houghton and Hancock, but the company is already bringing in help with the heavy lifting. It’s a new Split-Body Rear Load Combination Trash-Recycling Truck. Waste Management Site Manager Scott Reed said, “We can actually pick …
Read More »Stanton Forces Third Twilight Game – Monday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. MLB Michael Fulmer pitched his first complete-game shutout yesterday, as the Detroit Tigers blanked the Texas Rangers 7-0. Fulmer gave up four hits and struck out nine. He lowered his season earned run average to 2.25 – the lowest of any …
Read More »KBIC Voters OK Casino Project Changes
Voters in the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community have approved a proposal to modify the tribe’s anticipated investment in its casinos. Unofficial results from Saturday’s election posted by the KBIC show a 168-107 vote in favor of the latest plan. The language caps spending on the Baraga project at 6.5-million dollars, and the …
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