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Prelim for Third Man Charged in Child Sex Case Delayed

The preliminary examination for the third of three Houghton County men facing child sex charges has been postponed. 27-year-old Jason Wesley Davis of Calumet was scheduled to appear in 97th District Court yesterday. The hearing has been rescheduled to April 11th. The two others charged in the case, 21-year-old Kahleb …

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Basis for 2022-2023 School Calendar Established

The foundation of the schedule for the 2022-2023 school year in the Copper Country has been laid. Local superintendents met last week, and decided that classes will start the day after Labor Day, Tuesday, September 6th. Christmas Break will begin on Wednesday, December 21st, and stretch a full two weeks …

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Baraga Post Office Could Bear Name of Groundbreaking Local Woman

The Baraga Post Office could soon be named after one of the most influential women in county history. Cora Anderson – from a political ad prepared by the Daily Mining Gazette Legislation has been introduced in the United States Senate to honor Cora Reynolds Anderson by placing her name on …

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Tech Hockey Opens NCAA Tourney This Afternoon – Thursday Sports Wrap

High School The Ewen-Trout Creek boys basketball team will face Lake Leelanau Saint Mary in the Division Four state semifinals today at 5:30 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The Panthers bring a record of 22-3 into the game. The Eagles are 21-4. Wyoming Tri-Unity Christian will play Genesee …

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It’s About Time for the Animals to Wake Up

As spring begins to inch into the Upper Peninsula, many woodland creatures are waking from their long winter slumber. And they are hungry and ready for a snack. Animals like black bears, raccoons skunks and others can often become a nuisance around the area for home owners, as they search …

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Free Adaptive Hockey Clinic on Saturday

This Saturday at John MacInnis Student Ice Arena, a local high school athlete is bringing the community an adaptive hockey clinic. While in Idaho for a ski camp Houghton High School senior Maria Velat was introduced to the sport by para-Olympians she met while there. Adaptive hockey sits players in …

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E-TC Advances to Boys Hoops State Semifinals – Wednesday Sports Wrap

High School Ewen-Trout Creek moved into the semifinals of the state boys basketball tournament with a 56-40 victory over Rudyard last night. The Panthers led by just two points early in the third quarter, but strong late play by Jaden Borseth sealed the win. The Panthers will face Leelanau Saint …

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Finlandia to Upgrade Health Science Computer Center

An upgrade is coming to the Finlandia University College of Health Sciences computer center, thanks to some grant money. The Harry A. and Margaret D. Towsley Foundation is providing $220,000 over five years to support health science education. The first installment was used last year to install networking and infrastructure …

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Bridgefest Opens Vendor Registration

Bridgefest is looking for vendors. The community celebration in Houghton and Hancock is scheduled to return June 17th and 18th, after a two-year hiatus caused by COVID-19 concerns. Primary food vendors pay $150 for two days. Secondary food vendors pay $100. No outside alcohol vendors are allowed. Commercial non-food vendors …

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Statewide Tornado Alert Test Today

Michigan authorities will conduct a statewide tornado drill this afternoon. If all goes as planned, at 1:00 radio stations will air Emergency Alert System tones and messages. Community warning sirens will sound, and messages will be delivered to enabled cell phones. It’s just a test – part of Michigan’s Severe …

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