The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) – formerly the MDEQ, will hold an informal open house to learn about the project findings and next steps for the Abandoned Mining Wastes Project. The focus of the Project is the mining-era chemical containers and residues historically discarded in …
Read More »Young Finnish Folk Dancers Entertain on May 18
The Kivajat Folk Dancers (ages 8-17) from the Finnish American Heritage Center at Finlandia University will present a program of music and dance, Footwork and Fiddles to Finland, on Saturday, May 18, at 2:30 pm in the Community Room of the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. The Marquette Folk Dancers, led …
Read More »Nearly 50 Pounds Of Drugs Collected In Calumet During Drug Take Back Day
The Michigan State Police Calumet Post collected 48 pounds of prescription drugs during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday. All 30 Michigan State Police posts participated in the one-day effort, partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration and other agencies to provide a safe, convenient and responsible venue for disposing …
Read More »KBIC Celebrates Ojibwa Casino Reopening In Baraga
Major renovations are complete at the Ojibwa Casino in Baraga. The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community held a ribbon cutting Saturday as part of the facility’s grand reopening. The focus for the renovations has been a combination of aesthetics, economic improvements, and a more user–friendly atmosphere. One improvement was the installation …
Read More »Markkanen Meets With Residents In Calumet
Lansing is a long way from the Copper Country which is why it’s important for our representatives to make sure they are accessible to the local public. State Representative Greg Markkanen held an office hour at Keweenaw Coffee Works on Friday to hear what local residents had on their mind. …
Read More »Tigers, Brewers Fall – Monday Sports Wrap
High School In high school baseball this afternoon, weather permitting… – Jeffers plays at Hancock. Pregame coverage of the doubleheader begins at 3:40 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com. – Lake Linden-Hubbell plays at Houghton. In softball, Lake Linden-Hubbell plays at Calumet. Finlandia The Finlandia University baseball team lost to Wisconsin-Platteville …
Read More »Brewers Hold On for Win – Sunday Sports Wrap
Finlandia The Finlandia University baseball team will play a single game at Wisconsin-Platteville this afternoon. MLB The Detroit Tigers’ game against the White Sox in Chicago was rained out yesterday. It will be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader on July 3rd. The Tigers wrap up that series …
Read More »LL-H Baseball Debuts with DH Loss – Saturday Sports Wrap
High School In high school baseball yesterday afternoon… – L’Anse swept its doubleheader against Lake Linden-Hubbell, winning the first game 21-3 in four innings, and taking the second contest 12-4. The Purple Hornets took control of the opener with an 11-run second inning. The top four in the L’Anse batting …
Read More »Copper Country ISD Ranked #1 In The State
The following press release was issued by the Copper Country ISD. A ranking of the top school districts in Michigan for 2019 was released by BackgroundChecks.org. The rankings were determined by assessing scholastic and financial metrics, including student-to-teacher ratios, standardized test scores, teacher quality, graduation rate and school funding. Information …
Read More »Applications For Strawberry Queen Pageant Being Accepted
The Copper Country Strawberry Festival is looking for candidates and sponsors for the 2019 Strawberry Queen Competition on Friday, July 12th. Young women ages 16 to 19 are invited to participate and compete for a $500 scholarship. Local businesses can sponsor a candidate of their choosing for $35. The …
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