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Portage Lake Takes LL Major Crown – Sunday Sports Wrap

Little League Portage Lake won the District 11 Little League Major Division title Saturday, with a 9-0 victory over Negaunee. The Portage Lake team did not allow a run in any of its tournament games, and advances to the state championship beginning Saturday in Grosse Pointe Farms. Twilight League Results …

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Keweenaw Bows Out of LL Tourney – Saturday Sports Wrap

Twilight League The annual Leo Durocher Memorial Tournament continues at the Stanton field. Last night, Northern Driveline edged Houghton Building Supply-Stanton 6-5. Preliminary games continue today… • Garnet Garage faces the Channing Railroaders at 11:00. • Craig Heinonen Coldwell Banker takes on the Tri-City North Stars at 1:30. • REL-Mohawk Technology …

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Mattila steps down as Stanton Township Supervisor

The Stanton Township Board of Trustees is tasked with replacing John Mattila as supervisor after he resigned at a meeting earlier this week. A controversial wind farm proposal has heated up in recent months, but Mattila said that was not a factor in his decision. I want to let you …

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Sturgeon River Sloughs Wildlife Area to Receive New Bridge

Pristine wetlands, hundreds of birds and mammals, and a trail that connects two towns. Snowmobile trail #15 cuts straight through the Sturgeon River Sloughs Wildlife Area, and connects visitors from Chassell to Baraga. But one bridge stands in the way of the trail reopening. In 2019 following some flooding, the …

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Hancock grants Oak House water rebate

The Oak House was granted relief for its water bill at Wednesday’s Hancock City Council meeting, even if it was in a different form than what was requested. The community home serves people with disabilities and is at 19631 Sampson Street, technically outside city limits in bordering Quincy Township. The …

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Learn how to make homemade sauerkraut

He will be giving a free presentation through Grow From The Heart at Hancock’s Porvoo Park on Wednesday, July 14th at 4 PM. For two hours, Lanese will teach you about the fermentation process, and how to add a bit of crunch to go with the perfect presentation for your …

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Portage Lake Advances to LL Finals – Friday Sports Wrap

Twilight League The annual Leo Durocher Memorial Tournament opened last evening… • Garnet Garage defeated Northern Driveline 14-7. • REL-Mohawk Technology got past Craig Heinonen Coldwell Banker 9-8. Action continues at the Stanton Field tonight, as Northern Driveline faces Houghton Building Supply-Stanton at 6:30. Tomorrow… • Garnet Garage faces the …

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Baraga man arrested for possession of child sexually abusive material

25-year-old Kyle Ross Moilanen of Baraga has been arrested as a result of an investigation by the Michigan State Police’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. He was arraigned on Friday, July 2nd in 97th District Court for one charge of aggravated possession of child sexually-abusive material. As defined in …

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Hancock dog park looking for funding help

Hancock is hoping to find owners passionate about their pooches. Cost estimates for the dog park site near the Four Seasons Chalet have risen to around $75,000. Officials say the biggest culprit is the steel fence needed to secure the enclosure. A recent bid from a Marquette area firm came …

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Registration open for MTU Alumni Reunion

A favorite summer tradition for Michigan Tech graduates is back on August 6th. This year’s Alumni Reunion is only one day, since planning had to begin well before COVID restrictions had been lifted. Director of Advancement and Alumni Communications Wes Frahm says class milestones will remain the focal point of …

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