MLB The Cleveland Indians scored five runs in the second inning, and went on to defeat the Detroit Tigers 8-3 yesterday. The outburst came off Daniel Norris, who was hurt by some sloppy defense. Norris wound up pitching seven innings. He was charged with six runs on eight hits, and …
Read More »Brewers End Losing Streak – Sunday Sports Wrap
American Legion Baseball The Copper Country Flames dropped both of their Saturday games at the Escanaba tournament. In the first contest of the day, Kade Ferrell pitched well, but was hurt by six Flames errors in a 6-4 loss to Kimberly. Farrell, Sam Kiiskila and Carter Crouch each had two …
Read More »Flames Split at Esky Tourney – Saturday Sports Wrap
American Legion Baseball The Copper Country Flames split their first two games yesterday, at this weekend’s tournament in Escanaba. They dropped the opener 10-2 to De Pere. Brandon Norkol, Sam Kiiskila, Carter Crouch, Will Romano, Kade Farrell, and Eli Oldt had hits. The Flames bounced back to defeat the Marquette …
Read More »Dam Jam Is Next Weekend
Calumet, MI – Team Same Team Productions is excited to invite the public to the 4th annual Dam Jam music and camping festival which will return to beautiful Calumet’s Lions Park on Friday and Saturday, June 28th and 29th, 2019. The park features a playground, disc golf course, horseshoe pits, …
Read More »UP Health System – Portage Wins Two Awards at Quality Leadership Conference
The following press release was issued by UP Health System–Portage: HANCOCK, MI (June 21, 2019) — On Monday, June 10 2019, UP Health System – Portage was announced the winner of two significant awards during the Quality Leadership Conference, which honors the 89 hospitals in 30 states owned by LifePoint …
Read More »Western UP Health Department Begins Annual Bathing Beach Monitoring Program
The following press release was issued by the Western UP Health Department: HANCOCK: The hot, lazy days of summer are perfect for a visit to one of the Western U.P.’s public bathing beaches. Health Department staff also enjoy visiting the beach – for recreation and to monitor water quality for …
Read More »Applications Being Accepted To Fill Vacant Hancock City Council Seat
The City of Hancock is accepting applications to fill an At-Large vacancy seat on the City Council. The vacancy was created by the resignation of Hancock Mayor John Haeussler on Wednesday. Mayor Pro Tem Paul LaBine was selected to serve as Mayor in his place. Applicants must be a registered …
Read More »Young Women Explore Automotive Engineering at Michigan Tech
The following press release was issued by Michigan Tech’s Mark Wilcox: Through the generosity of Dana Incorporated, an outstanding group of young women got a sample of college life and the exciting world of automotive engineering at Michigan Technological University. Thirteen high-school girls from across the country were on the …
Read More »Saturday Declared Michigan Mountain Biking Day
Saturday, June 22nd is Michigan Mountain Biking Day. State Representative Sara Cambensy introduced the resolution declaring the special day to recognize the state’s many trails and destinations, as well as Michigan’s commitment to supporting and encouraging outdoor activities. With over 1,300 miles of mountain biking trails scattered throughout the state, …
Read More »Body Found In Wal-Mart Parking Lot In Iron Mountain
A 32-year-old man was found dead in a parked car Thursday in the parking lot of the Wal-Mart in Iron Mountain. The Iron Mountain Fire and Police Departments received a call of an unresponsive male subject in a parked car. The cause of death is being determined pending autopsy results, …
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