A multi-agency task force is still open to public comment and seeking suggestions for the next couple of weeks, toward finding a solution to a long standing environmental concern in the Keweenaw Peninsula. An aerial photo shows the drift of stamp sands from the community of Gay south toward the …
Read More »Calumet Clinches GLC Title – Tuesday Sports Wrap
High School In high school hockey last night… Calumet locked up the Great Lakes Conference title with an 11-0 victory over Negaunee. After scoring once in the first period, the Copper Kings erupted for 10 goals in the second frame to end the game early. Tanner Rowe had a hat …
Read More »County Commissioner Holding Public Office Hour
County commissioners represent the residents within their districts, so setting aside time to meet with them is important to understanding their needs. Houghton County Commissioner Gretchen Janssen understands that so she will be holding a public office hour this Saturday at the Portage Lake District Library. Janssen said, “This was …
Read More »Hancock Principal Subject Of Online Petition
Ezekiel Ohan An online petition has been started demanding that Hancock Public Schools does not renew the contract for High School and Middle School Principal Ezekiel Ohan. The petition was started by an anonymous person listed only as “Concerned Parent” and accuses Ohan of not doing “half of what the …
Read More »Calumet Theatre Releases 2019 Season Schedule Lineup
The following press release was issued by the Calumet Theatre: The Calumet Theatre Announces 2019 Season Schedule Highlighted By Multiple Grammy Award Honorees Plus Finalists from The Voice & America’s Got Talent. The Calumet Theatre announced its complete show schedule for 2019 on February 14. The impressive lineup includes two-time …
Read More »Michigan State Police Offers Variety Of Career Opportunities
The Michigan State Police is currently seeking candidates to join the force with many positions available including that of patrol troopers. People commonly think of police officers in association with traffic violations and tickets, but enforcing and upholding the State of Michigan’s laws isn’t the only responsibility of a state trooper. …
Read More »UP Lawmaker Sees Upside Of Free College Plan
Free community college and 2-years of tuition assistance at a university, they are part of Governor Whitmer’s 3-paths to education plan to reach her goal of 60 percent of Michiganders with a post-secondary credential in the next 10 years. State Representative Greg Markkanen was teaching in the Baraga Area Schools …
Read More »Governor Calls For Ban On Hand-Held Electronic Devices While Driving
Distracted driving is the number one cause of traffic accidents, leading to an average of 1,000 accidents per day and nine people killed. Michigan already has a ban on texting while driving but Governor Gretchen Whitmer is calling for the legislature to pass a “hands-free” law, which would ban the …
Read More »Ski Tigers Win 7th-Straight State Title – Monday Sports Wrap
High School In high school hockey tonight… Calumet entertains Negaunee in a makeup game from February 7th. Pregame coverage will begin at 7:10 in advance of a 7:30 faceoff on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.Jeffers skates at Kingsford in another game that was rescheduled from February 7th. In girls basketball Saturday, …
Read More »Houghton Boys Claim U.P. Swim Crown – Sunday Sports Wrap
High School In high school hockey yesterday… Houghton blanked Kingsford 4-0. P.J. Donnelly had two goals and two assists. Ty Halonen and Nathan Erva also scored, and Matthew Ryynanen had to make just 12 saves to earn the shutout.Calumet defeated Escanaba 5-1. Brent Loukus scored twice for the Copper Kings. …
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