Pasty Fest will be held Saturday, August 17th in Calumet and there is still time for those interested in getting involved. Main Street Calumet has extended the deadline for sponsorship to this Friday at 5pm. All sponsors who make contact prior to this date will be included on all print …
Read More »Lane Closures On Bridge Wednesday & Thursday Nights
Motorists can expect to find lane closures on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge this week. The Michigan Department of Transportation will be conducting routine maintenance of the bridge between Houghton and Hancock tonight and tomorrow evening. This work will require single-lane closures between 7 and 10 p.m. each day. MDOT …
Read More »Breakwater safety hazards of high Great Lakes water levels
High water levels in the Great Lakes is causing government agencies to issue warnings to swimmers. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, strongly urges individuals to use caution around breakwaters, piers or jetties and to adhere to posted warning signs. There have been 35 drownings in the Great …
Read More »SNB Sweeps Fast Pitch Season Finale – Tuesday Sports Wrap
MLB The Detroit Tigers had yesterday off, and host the Philadelphia Phillies in a quick interleague set beginning tonight. Matthew Boyd will pitch against Aaron Nola. Pregame coverage will start at 6:45 on 99.3 The Lift. The Tigers have signed veteran starting pitcher Edwin Jackson to a minor-league deal. Jackson …
Read More »Government Programs Available To Help With Home Loans
Programs are available through the government to help potential homebuyers get a loan or assist in fixing up their current home. The three programs are Guaranteed Housing, Direct Housing, and Single Family Repair programs offered through USDA Rural Development. State Director Jason Allen says helping residents to own their own …
Read More »FinnU Giving Day Brings in $8,945 for Student Textbooks
The following press release was issued by Finlandia University: The Finlandia Alumni Board (FAB) is pleased to announce the final total of Finlandia’s first annual Giving Day; $8,945.46. As a result, the FAB will be giving away 35 $250 Alumni Association Textbook Awards this coming semester.In February of 2019, the FAB determined it wanted …
Read More »Accident On Canal Road Leads To Arrest
One man is facing a drunk driving charge after an auto accident early Sunday morning. The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office responded to the accident on Canal Road around 3:30am. The driver of the vehicle suffered minor injuries and was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated. He was later taken by Mercy …
Read More »Chassell Man Injured In ATV Accident
A Chassell man is recovering after colliding with a minivan while on his ATV. The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office responded to the accident just before 9:00am Saturday on US-41, south of Klingville Road in Chassell Township. A 65-year-old Chassell man was traveling northbound along the shoulder of US-41 in his …
Read More »Castellanos Powers Tigers’ Walk-Off Win – Monday Sports Wrap
MLB Nicholas Castellanos’ home run in the bottom of the 10th inning lifted the Detroit Tigers to a badly-needed 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays yesterday. Detroit took a 3-1 lead into the ninth inning, thanks to seven solid innings from starter Tyler Alexander, who gave up just three …
Read More »Local Runners Dominate Canal Run – Sunday Sports Wrap
MLB Vladimir Guerrero, Jr.’s first major league grand slam powered the Toronto Blue Jays to a 7-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers last night. The blow game off Gregory Soto, who had relieved starter Daniel Norris to begin the fifth inning, after an hour-long rain delay. Norris gave up one …
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