Seven men have been arrested on prostitution-related charges in a sting operation in northern Menominee County. Law enforcement agencies placed advertisements on websites used for prostitution. Thirty-two individuals responded to the website advertisements. Seven followed through, and met with an undercover detective who posed as a prostitute, to pay for …
Read More »Fatal Crash In Baraga County – Updated with Victims’ Names
A L’Anse woman died this morning in a crash on US-41 near the head of Keweenaw Bay. The Baraga County Sheriff’s Department says 59-year-old JoAnne Hilsendager crossed the centerline, and collided with a northbound semi driven by 57-year-old Brian Williams of Baraga. The force of the crash drove Hilsendager’s vehicle …
Read More »Tech Theatre Open Call for Auditions for “Black Comedy” and “Eurydice”
HOUGHTON, MI — Friday, August 23, 2019. Interested in being on stage? Tech Theatre is currently looking for actors and actresses for their two fall theatre productions, “Black Comedy” and “Eurydice.” Auditions for Tech Theatre’s first fall production, Black Comedy, are set for September 4 and 5, 7:00 PM, in the McArdle …
Read More »3rd Annual GeekU.P. Mini- “Comic-Con” Charity Event
HOUGHTON, MI — Join us for a fun-filled geektastic charity event! GeekU.P. is a mini-con charity event celebrating geek culture offering an artists’ alley, vendors, cosplay contest, celebrity Q&A’s, autograph sessions, and more! To be held September 14th at the Michigan Tech Memorial Union Ballroom in Houghton, MI. Geek.U.P, from …
Read More »Aspirus At Home moves their office to Hancock
The following press release was issued by Aspirus: HANCOCK, Mich. – To best serve the community, Aspirus At Home is now located at 1101 Elevation Street in Hancock. The staff and phone number (906.337.5700) remains the same. The Parkinson’s Support Group, which takes place at 1 p.m. on the second Monday …
Read More »Huge Crowds At Houghton County Fair
Organizers are calling the 68th Houghton County Fair a great success with four days of beautiful weather bringing huge crowds out each day totaling about $90,000 for admission at the gates, up roughly 5 percent from last year. The fair spent $41,000 on entertainment. All vendor spaces were rented and …
Read More »Boyd Wild as Tigers Fall – Monday Sports Wrap
High School In high school volleyball today… – Houghton plays at Ishpeming. – The Copper Mountain Conference Preseason Tournament will be held at Lake Linden. – Ewen-Trout Creek travels to Ironwood MLB Matthew Boyd struggled, as the Detroit Tigers lost to the Minnesota Twins 7-4 yesterday. Boyd gave up all seven …
Read More »Tigers Fall to Twins – Sunday Sports Wrap
MLB The Detroit Tigers couldn’t hold an early lead, and fell to the Minnesota Twins 8-5 last night. The Tigers scored twice in the third on a Dawel Lugo home run, and twice more in the fourth on a single by Victor Reyes. Starter Edwin Jackson gave up a solo …
Read More »Rodriguez’ Slam Powers Tigers – Saturday Sports Wrap
High School In high school volleyball today…– Houghton competes at the Soo Invitational.– Lake Linden-Hubbell and L’Anse open their seasons at the West Iron County Invitational. MLB Ronny Rodriguez’ grand slam home run powered the Detroit Tigers to a 9-6 victory over the Minnesota Twins last night. Rodriguez’ shot brought …
Read More »2019 Houghton County Fair Awards
2019 Houghton County Fair Exhibitor Awards Exhibitor of the Year: Pamela Hecht Silver Plates Needlework: Lori Carne Culinary: Cathy Isaacson Folk Arts & Fine Arts: Pamela Hecht Floriculture: Jenny Dice Horticulture: Bill Isaacson Best of Show Sewing: Jenny Dice Crochet: Cathy Isaacson Knitting: Kathleen Funkey Quilting: Billie Bloomfield Stitchery: Teresa …
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