As many of us prepare for our Thanksgiving feast, followed by the flurry of holiday shopping, the Portage Health Foundation is asking people to open their hearts as well as their wallets. They are joining the global Giving Tuesday movement and calling it Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is, …
Read More »Watch For Radio-Collared Deer During Hunt
The spirit of Fred Bear will have lots of company Wednesday as Copper Country hunters head out into the woods for the start of Firearms Deer Season. Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Biologist John DePue says hunters should notice a rebound in the deer herd over previous years. DePue …
Read More »Fundraiser For U.P. Wildlife Rehabilitation—Keweenaw Group
The U.P. Wildlife Rehabilitation—Keweenaw Group helps local wildlife return to their natural habitat. Now, local residents can help, too, by supporting their Christmas merchandise sale fundraiser. Licensed rehabilitator Lynn Hietala says the money raised goes toward rehabilitating animals in need of special care. Hietala said, “We rehabilitate a wide variety of …
Read More »Calumet in Volleyball Quarterfinal Tonight – Tuesday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue highlights for additional details. High School The Calumet High School volleyball team will face Houghton Lake in the quarterfinals of the Class C State Tournament tonight. The Copper Kings advanced by defeating West Iron County 3-0 in the regional title match last week. The Bobcats won …
Read More »Used Book Sale This Weekend At Portage Lake District Library
Book worms will have plenty of opportunities this weekend to gather some new reading material. Friends of the Portage Lake District Library are holding a used book sale. “The mission of the Portage Lake District Library is to inspire our diverse community to discover, imagine and connect.” That’s library director …
Read More »Houghton High School Wins Fall 2017 Blizzard Bowl
Houghton High School took first place in the recent Fall 2017 Blizzard Bowl, with Hancock High School and West Iron County High School taking second and third place respectively. This was the fourth Blizzard Bowl, sponsored by Michigan Tech’s Center for Pre-College Outreach and the Quiz Bowl Club. Participating schools …
Read More »Winter Brings Safety Concerns For Bicyclists & Pedestrians
As the days grow shorter and our commutes become darker, it’s important for motorists to keep an eye out for those walking and riding bicycles. Despite the weather, many residents and students still walk or ride a bike around campus and in the city. Joshua Myles from the Hancock Bike …
Read More »Sexual Assault Gets Much Needed Spotlight
There has been an avalanche of sexual assault accusations coming out of Hollywood, which is helping to shed light on sexual assault and harassment incidents closer to home. Studies show as many as 1 in 4 female students will be a victim of sexual assault on college campuses. Though many …
Read More »MTU Men Complete GLIAC/GLVC Hoops Sweep – Monday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue highlights for additional details. MTU/NMU The Michigan Tech men’s basketball team finished strong, and earned an 87-80 victory over Lewis University in the GLIAC/GLVC Challenge at the SDC yesterday. Kyle Monroe powered the Huskies with 32 points and nine rebounds. The Northern Michigan University men’s …
Read More »Tech Volleyball Falls in Title Match – Sunday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue highlights for additional details. Finlandia Both Finlandia University hockey teams earned ties yesterday. The women’s squad fell behind early against St. Norbert in what turned out to be a see-saw battle. The Lions came back to take the lead, with two Sierra Meiners goals. The Green …
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