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(Daver Karnosky/Daily Mining Gazette) HOUGHTON — With just under two laps remaining in his attempt at an Upper Peninsula record for fastest mile, Houghton native Clayton Sayen kicked his legs into a higher gear. He drove hard over the final two laps, and in the end, he finished hard, breaking the old record of 4 minutes, 12 seconds, to cap a .... Lilly grove baptist church houston

Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Firefighters combat a blaze at the Lambda Chi Alpha house at 918 College Avenue Friday morning. There were no injuries reported in the fire, which began before 4:30 a.m. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Firefighters combat a blaze at the Lambda Chi Alpha house at 918 College Avenue …Houghton space company launches after start-up. (Graham Jaehnig/Daily Mining Gazette) Orbion Space Technology staff are not only working on revolutionary propulsion technology, they also enjoy one of the finest views of the Portage Lake in the city of Houghton. HOUGHTON — Just two years ago, Orbion Space Technology was a start …Katrina Linde-Moriarty, director of the Portage Lake District Library, is requesting a contract extension with the Hancock Schools Public Library. (Houghton Daily Mining Gazette photo) HANCOCK ...(Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette) Houghton County Administrator Eric Forsberg discusses the county budget at a public hearing Tuesday. HOUGHTON — Houghton County approved its 2020 fiscal year budget after a public hearing Tuesday. General fund revenues are projected at $10,138,406, versus $10,068,840.KBC been brewing 20 years. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Eric Gray, Zoe Woodworth, Tom Duex, Ryan Gray and Dick Gray stand behind the bar at the Keweenaw Brewing Company, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this April. The Houghton brewery has grown to be distributed through Michigan, northern Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota.By GARRETT NEESE [email protected] HOUGHTON — The Houghton County board unanimously passed a resolution opposing a package of state bills that would create a statewide septic system code and require inspections of residential septic systems every five years. Senate Bills 299 and 300 and House Bills 4479 and 480 were introduced earlier this year. Board […]For The Daily Mining Gazette HOUGHTON — State data Tuesday showed Houghton County led the Upper Peninsula in new confirmed COVID-19 positives over the previous six days, along with having another death blamed on the virus. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services coronavirus website Tuesday added 244 …[email protected]. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette The Houghton City Council approved a change order and the use of other city funds to adjust the Lakeshore Drive Corridor Rehabilitation Project Wednesday after bids came in more than $1 million over budget. HOUGHTON — There's more than a $1 million difference between what Houghton ...(Daver Karnosky/Daily Mining Gazette) Houghton defenseman Hudson Markham controls the puck during the first period of a game against Hancock Tuesday at the Houghton County Arena in Hancock. Hancock forward Jackson Sinkowski crashes into Houghton goaltender Bryant Lee and the net during the first period of a game Tuesday at the Houghton County ...Obituaries. Mar 5, 2024. ATLANTIC MINE — Don W. Kilpela, 69, resident of Atlantic Mine, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, in his home surrounded by family. He was born on June 17, 1954, in Hancock, the son of the late Tauno and Toini (Wiitala) Kilpela. Don graduated from Jeffers High School in 1972 and earned a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from ...Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette The Michigan Tech pep band joined in the fun Friday afternoon at the Houghton High School field for a plaid-wearing record-breaking attempt. Visit Keweenaw and the City of Houghton led Friday's gathering, which broke the world record for the number of people wearing plaid in one place.Daily Mining Gazette | 34 followers on LinkedIn. Covering Houghton and the Northwestern Upper Peninsula of Michigan, The Daily Mining Gazette delivers the latest in news, sports, weather and ...Mar 30, 2024. Garrett Neese. Staff Writer. [email protected]. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette People browse tables during the Friends of the Michigan Tech Library's annual book sale Friday. HOUGHTON — "Thousands and thousands" of books were available for sale Friday during the Friends of the Michigan Tech Library's annual ...Family Matters/Brian Foreman. My brother lost his battle with cancer on February 21st. The duel title of this column is to recognize that there were two tragedies that night both of which will be with me forever. My brother Dennis was my first oldest brother, six year older than I and he and I shared many experiences over his short but eventful ...Daily Mining Gazette is proud to offer We Remember memorial pages. It’s the best way to honor and preserve the memories of loved ones who have passed. ... He was a graduate of Houghton High School in Michigan's …Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Julien Properties will receive a $148,000 loan for interior improvements to the Rhythm building to create new tenant spaces. The Houghton City Council approved the revolving loan fund expenditure Wednesday. HOUGHTON — The Houghton City Council approved a ...(Graham Jaehnig/Daily Mining Gazette) HOUGHTON — A snowy, November-like morning did not deter people from attending the third annual Seed Swap, conducted at the Portage Lake District Library on Saturday. The event was sponsored by the Western U.P. Food Systems Collaborative, with the Western U.P. Planning and …(Daver Karnosky/Daily Mining Gazette) HOUGHTON — With the help of six goals from winger Cale Markham, the defending Gibson Cup Champion Portage Lake Pioneers hockey team cruised to a sweep of the Calumet Wolverines over the weekend in a home-and-home series. With the wins, the Pioneers improved to 5-1 on the season, but, …Feb 12, 2024. Garrett Neese. Staff Writer. [email protected]. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Father Romeo Capella, associate pastor at St. Albert the Great University Parish, speaks during Saturday's Ice Mass. The parish builds an ice chapel every year during Winter Carnival. HOUGHTON — Hundreds of worshippers again packed the ...Dec 2, 2023. Houghton Daily Mining Gazette staff. HOUGHTON — Residents and city officials discussed the possibility of glass recycling or other reuse in Houghton at …Elaine (Rowe) Beaudoin died at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium, Michigan, on December 30, … Read More » · Obituary: James Suhonen. 1 day ago Obituaries ...By GARRETT NEESE Houghton Daily Mining Gazette CALUMET — Throngs of people filled downtown Calumet to browse vendors, see classic cars and, yes, eat pasties at the 17th annual Pasty Fest Saturday.The Hancock hockey team celebrates a goal in a scrimmage against Calumet during the Scramble at the Dee Stadium in Houghton. (Eddie O’Neill/Daily Mining Gazette) HOUGHTON — Local high school hockey teams got their first test of “real ice time” Friday at Dee Stadium. Varsity teams from Houghton, Hancock, Jeffers and Calumet all ...Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Houghton City Council member Brian Irizarry addresses the council prior to being named mayor at Tuesday’s organizational meeting. HOUGHTON — Houghton’s city council has a change in leadership. By 4-3 votes, the council named Brian Irizarry as mayor and Joan Suits as mayor pro tem for two-year …Aug 9, 2023 · [email protected]. HOUGHTON — A Hancock man was sentenced to 15 to 45 years in prison Tuesday for the September murder of a L’Anse man. Luke Kreider, 20, pleaded guilty in June to second-degree homicide in the killing of Caleb Lynum, 24, during an early-morning altercation Sept. 1 at the Arbor Green Apartments in Houghton. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Keweenaw Family Resource Center Director Iola Brubaker, left, and Canal View Administrator Kim Salmi update the Houghton County Board on a project to start a new child care center in the county. HOUGHTON — Plans are progressing for a new child care center to help address the large shortfall in Houghton County.Digital Subscribers receive: Unlimited access to mininggazette.com. Exclusive subscriber benefits and contests. Access to The Daily Mining Gazette iPad Apps. Online e-Edition on all devices. Daily Email Newsletters to keep you informed. The Daily Mining Gazette Archives.Gremlins baseball takes two from Copper Kings. April 27, 2024. HOUGHTON — The Houghton Gremlins arrived at their home field Thursday with hitting on their minds. They swung their way to a sweep of the visiting Calumet Copper Kings with scores of 12-3 and 14-3. The second game ended in the fourth due to the 10-run mercy [email protected]. HOUGHTON — A Hancock man who killed a L'Anse resident during an altercation at Arbor Green last September will spend at least 15 years in prison under the terms of a plea agreement. Luke Kreider, 19, pleaded guilty to second-degree homicide of Caleb Bynum during a hearing in Houghton County Circuit Court Wednesday ...Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Houghton City Council approved a commercial rehabilitation district for the building at 109 Shelden Ave., where owners plan to turn it into a mixed-use property with apartments. HOUGHTON — The Houghton City Council voted Wednesday to establish a commercial ...Garrett Neese. Staff Writer. [email protected]. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette The Bloomfield Hills-based financial and strategic advisory firm O'Keefe has been appointed as receiver over Finlandia University. HANCOCK — Some prospective buyers have already been found for some of the Finlandia University properties, the CEO of the ...Jul 7, 2023. Graham Jaehnig. Staff Writer. [email protected]. HOUGHTON -A personal injury accident occurred on Wednesday, July 5, when the driver of a Chevrolet pickup drove the vehicle over the edge of a parking deck on Portage Street. the accident occurred at approximately 1:40 p.m. A Wednesday statement from the city of Houghton ...Hundreds turn out for Aura Jamboree. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazeete Wilho Kipela, Hugo Lehto and Dan Jackovich get the crowd to dance Saturday afternoon during the Aura Jamboree. AURA — As couples waltzed to the sound of country outside the Aura Community Hall Saturday afternoon, They all had one thing in common: They were glad to be back ...HOUGHTON — Houghton High School may join the many schools around the country with weighted grade-point averages to award more points for advanced classes. The Houghton-Portage Township Schools Board discussed instituting a weighted grade-point average at its meeting Monday. The district had begun exploring the idea after talking with parents, said Superintendent Anders Hill. Under […]As of late Saturday afternoon, it had been a busy weekend. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Samples are seen on display at the Gem and Mineral Show at Houghton Elementary School Saturday. "Yesterday, you could hardly move," Schriver said. "It's a steady day today.". Rachel Wicklund of Kingsford and her family have been coming for ...Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Hancock resident Alan Salmi speaks in favor of Hancock’s purchase of three former Finlandia University properties during a public hearing Tuesday night. The council voted 7-0 for the agreement with state-appointed receiver O’Keefe & Associates. ... such as the former Houghton High School. Resident …Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Houghton City Council approved a commercial rehabilitation district for the building at 109 Shelden Ave., where owners plan to turn it into a mixed-use property with apartments. HOUGHTON — The Houghton City Council voted Wednesday to establish a commercial ...Staff Writer. [email protected]. Gazette file photo Artist Mary Biekkola Wright stands by one of the Grandma Doors in her art project during the 2007 Heikinpaiva celebration. Wright was honored during that year's celebration as Hankookin Heikki, who presides over the festivities. A new Carnegie Museum of the Keweenaw exhibit celebrates ...Apr 1, 2024. GARRETT NEESE. Houghton Daily Mining Gazette. Hancock resident Danielle Ahrens comments on the draft of Hancock’s five-year master plan during the …Paula Porter/For the Mining Gazette. HOUGHTON — Jibba Jabba 2024 was in full swing Saturday evening in downtown Houghton. Spectators arrived in winter attire and quickly lined up on both sides of Huron Street to view the big snowboarding event. Dusk fell and bright lights placed along the route lit the course.Houghton Daily Mining Gazette staff. Hancock City Hall will house a historical museum on the ground floor in what was once the city's fire hall. The new museum is anticipated to be open in time ...MTU approves 2023 budget. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Michigan Technological University President Rick Koubek makes remarks during Friday's Board of Trustees meeting. HOUGHTON — The Michigan Technological University Board of Trustees approved a general fund budget and set tuition rates for the coming year at Friday's meeting. The ...Garrett Neese. Staff Writer. [email protected]. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Houghton Police Chief John Donnelly, Cpl. Kirk Mills and office manager Polly Salmi hold the certificate of accreditation from the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police. The department recently became the 63rd in the state, and the second in the Upper [email protected]. Saaranen. HOUGHTON — By a 2-1 vote, Houghton County's Appointment Committee appointed Josh Saaranen the new county sheriff. Saaranen, who now works as detective lieutenant for the department, said becoming sheriff had been a longtime goal. "Ultimately I want to be the sheriff of the people and for the people, and ...DAILY MINING GAZETTE. DAILY MINING GAZETTE-image. Details. 206 SHELDEN AVENUE, Houghton, MI 49931 906.482.1500 www.mininggazette.com. DARKHORSE SADDLERY.Gremlins soccer having strong year. Houghton's Grant Northey, center, defends against Negaunee while Audrey Waite, right, looks on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, at Alumni Field in Houghton, Mich. (Eddie O'Neill/The Daily Mining Gazette) HOUGHTON — Emily Palosaari is a self-described soccer girl. So, when the opportunity came to take over the ...Feb 17, 2024 · Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Builders prepare the Jibba Jabba course along Huron Street Friday morning. The snowboarding rail jam will be held Saturday night. HOUGHTON — Some of the top snowboarders in the Midwest will converge on Huron Street in Houghton Saturday for a night of crowd-pleasing jumps, flips and other tricks. Lakes boys outpace Trojans 65-54. Local Sports. Feb 23, 2024. Eddie O'Neill. Sports Writer. [email protected]. Lake Linden-Hubbell’s Danny Marcotte shoots a free throw as several members of Crystal Falls Forest Park step in to box out his teammates during a game Wednesday at the SDC Gym in Houghton. (Eddie …Jun 9, 2023 · Gowtham “G” Es leads the first race of the Community Track Night at Houghton High School Wednesday. (Daver Karnosky/Daily Mining Gazette) Matthew Taylor (left) and Robbie Young turn during the second lap of their attempt to run a sub-five-minute 1600-meter race during the Community Track Night at Houghton High School Wednesday. If you are looking for information about the recent passing of a loved one or want to delve into the history of your family, obituaries can be an invaluable resource. The Cedar Rap...Houghton Daily Mining Gazette staff. HANCOCK — There will be ice time at the HoCo Arena through most of the summer. The Hancock City Council approved operating the arena through Aug. 15 at ...South Africa is rich in minerals, and it supplies a large amount of the world’s production of these minerals thanks to an active mining industry. This country has some of the bigge...Staff Writer. [email protected]. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Jason Sommerville, with scissors, celebrates the ribbon-cutting at Orbion's new rocket factory in Houghton Wednesday. Sommerville and Brad King, right, founded the company in 2016. HOUGHTON — Orbion Space Technology celebrated its new rocket factory in Houghton with ...Garrett Neese. Staff Writer. [email protected]. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Houghton Police Chief John Donnelly, Cpl. Kirk Mills and office manager Polly Salmi hold the certificate of accreditation from the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police. The department recently became the 63rd in the state, and the second in the Upper ...Storm hits Houghton County the hardest. News. Jan 18, 2024. Houghton Daily Mining Gazette staff. The winter storm that has extensively impacted Houghton County appears to be a localized event, at ...Eddie O'Neill/Daily Mining Gazette Rodney Irizarry hands out soccer pinnies to players last week. The 71-year-old coach was in the Houghton area helping his son, Brian begin opeing week of practices for the Houghton FC. "In particular, I hope we are a training ground or foundation for the Finlandia and Michigan Tech soccer programs," he said.HOUGHTON — It is tough to beat a high school hockey team three times in a season, but with a 2-1 final score Wednesday night at the MacInnes Student Ice Arena, the Hancock Bulldogs have achieved that feat over the Calumet Copper Kings in the second semifinal game of the 48th annual John MacInnes Holiday Hockey Classic.Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Chris Van Arsdale, emergency management coordinator for Houghton County, gives an update on county flood recovery to the Houghton County Board Tuesday night. Seventeen people had reported flood damages as of Tuesday morning in connection with the flooding, which began with rapid snow …Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Houghton County Commissioners Gretchen Janssen, Roy Britz, Al Koskela, Tom Tikkanen, Glenn Anderson discuss administrator candidates at a special meeting Tuesday. The board hired current Controller Elizabeth Bjorn as administrator. HOUGHTON — Houghton County has decided on a new administrator.Daver Karnosky/Daily Mining Gazette Houghton's Jacey Sleeman (15) runs up the floor with the ball while looking for an open teammate during a game against West Iron County Thursday night at the Houghton Gym. Pictured in support is teammate Eva Gerard (31).(Daver Karnosky/Daily Mining Gazette) HOUGHTON — With just under two laps remaining in his attempt at an Upper Peninsula record for fastest mile, Houghton native Clayton Sayen kicked his legs into a higher gear. He drove hard over the final two laps, and in the end, he finished hard, breaking the old record of 4 minutes, 12 seconds, to cap a ...John 3:36 says, "He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.". People who don't accept Jesus Christ as their savior will remain under the Lord's wrath. The requirement: Humble yourself, repent from the sins in your life and put your faith ...POWERS — With time running out, the Lake Linden-Hubbell Lakes football team had a chance to do something a high school athlete would remember for the rest of their life. Seconds later, they made a lifetime memory. Quarterback Danny Marcotte dropped back and found back Sammy Roberts with a throw. When the smoke cleared, the […]Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Trash and recycling containers are seen in a residential yard in Houghton. The city council heard discussion of a new draft contract with Waste Management Wednesday. HOUGHTON — The Houghton City Council will consider a new contract with Waste Management for trash and recycling later this month.Aug 26, 2016 ... Sturzl worked at The Daily Mining Gazette in Houghton. Anyone with tips can call Houghton police at (906) 487-5912. Copyright 2016 The [email protected]. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette The Houghton City Council approved a change order and the use of other city funds to adjust the Lakeshore Drive Corridor Rehabilitation Project Wednesday after bids came in more than $1 million over budget. HOUGHTON — There's more than a $1 million difference between what Houghton ...The Mining Gazette is a local newspaper covering news, sports and jobs in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Find the latest stories on coronavirus, MTU, grants, Down syndrome, snowmobiling, food pantry and more.HOUGHTON — Houghton County's new administrator will be a familiar face. The county board voted 5-0 to hire Ben Larson at a special meeting Monday. ... Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Ben Larson talks to the Houghton County Board during a public interview for the administrator position Monday afternoon. The board hired Larson, who ...Houghton Daily Mining Gazette. HANCOCK — The Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly brought people together for an Easter dinner that over time has become a sort of family reunion.The Mining Gazette is a local newspaper covering Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga and Ontonagon counties in Michigan. Find the latest news, sports, obituaries, …The Hancock hockey team celebrates a goal in a scrimmage against Calumet during the Scramble at the Dee Stadium in Houghton. (Eddie O’Neill/Daily Mining Gazette) HOUGHTON — Local high school hockey teams got their first test of “real ice time” Friday at Dee Stadium. Varsity teams from Houghton, Hancock, Jeffers and Calumet all ...Staff Writer. [email protected]. HOUGHTON — The City Council at its regular December meeting on Wednesday approved the proposed rezoning of several East Houghton properties near the edge of the dowtown district of Shelden Avenue. The rezoning of the properties was recommended to the Council by the Houghton Planning Commission.Features. Nov 27, 2023. Garrett Neese. Staff Writer. [email protected]. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Steve Cadeau, executive director of Copper Country Habitat for Humanity, addresses the crowd during the dedication ceremony for Danielle Thoune's new house Monday. The group has now helped build 32 homes in the area.MTU approves 2023 budget. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Michigan Technological University President Rick Koubek makes remarks during Friday's Board of Trustees meeting. HOUGHTON — The Michigan Technological University Board of Trustees approved a general fund budget and set tuition rates for the coming year at Friday's meeting. The ...Eddie O'Neill/Daily Mining Gazette Houghton's Isaiah Lawson (2) puts up a jumper as Hancock's Lane Pennala (2) tries to stop him Thursday at the Houghton gym. HOUGHTON — The Houghton High School Gym was the place to be on Thursday night for the annual Wing Ding battle on the basketball court for both the boys and girls teams. The boys ...Physical Houghton outduels Calumet 3-2 in clash of styles. Houghton's Dawson McKay plays the puck in front of Calumet's Nick Voelker Tuesday, at Dee Stadium in Houghton. (Eden Laase/Daily Mining Gazette) HOUGHTON — When Calumet travels to the Dee to take on Houghton, the team knows what to expect. And when the Gremlins play the Copper ...Shortly after 2:20 a.m. Nov. 4, Orzechowicz was westbound on the Chassell-Painesdale Road when he failed to stop at the intersection with U.S. 41. His vehicle ran off the road, landing in a wooded area before catching fire. Jennifer Rajala, 35, of Covington and Lacey Rajala, 30, of Chassell were killed in the early morning crash.Dec 15, 2023. HOUGHTON – December 11, 2023. Russell (Russ) Rorick Raymond, age 89, of Houghton, MI peacefully passed away at Keweenaw Aspirus Hospital. Born October 8, 1934 to Russell B. and Marie L. (Rorick) Raymond in Adrian, MI, Russ graduated as salutatorian from Adrian High School in 1952. He attended the University of Michigan and ...Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette The Michigan Technological University Board of Trustees approved new room and board rates for 2024-25, including a 4% increase in standard accommodations at Wadsworth Hall. HOUGHTON — The Michigan Technological University Board of Trustees approved increases in room and board costs at Friday’s meeting.The Houghton Daily Mining Gazette. HANCOCK — One of Deb Mann's many contributions to Hancock was helping to grow the farmer's market from a small, out-of-the-way event at Porvoo Park to a ...For The Daily Mining Gazette HOUGHTON — State data Wednesday listed another death blamed on COVID-19 in Houghton County in the past week, along with 44 new confirmed virus positives in the seven-day span. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services coronavirus website Wednesday also had nine confirmed positives …Dec 15, 2023. HOUGHTON - December 11, 2023. Russell (Russ) Rorick Raymond, age 89, of Houghton, MI peacefully passed away at Keweenaw Aspirus Hospital. Born October 8, 1934 to Russell B. and Marie L. (Rorick) Raymond in Adrian, MI, Russ graduated as salutatorian from Adrian High School in 1952. He attended the University of Michigan and ...Staff Writer. [email protected]. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Former Circuit Court Judge Charles Goodman and his wife, Christine, stand beneath his portrait in the Houghton County circuit courtroom. The Copper Country Bar Association held a ceremony honoring Goodman Friday. HOUGHTON — The portraits hanging on the back wall of the ...... Houghton. Burial was at Forest Hill cemetery, Houghton. THE DAILY MINING GAZETTE NEWSPAPER, HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN contd. 1899 Nov 3 Friday- MARRIAGE LICENSE ...Houghton Daily Mining Gazette. HOUGHTON — Local high school students spent weeks researching everything from Calumet's Italian Hall to the history of penicillin. Wednesday, they got to ...Feb 18, 2023. Jennifer Donovan. Jennifer Donahue/For the Mining Gazette Mike Aten is shown with his wife Cathy Kass-Aten. Mike retired last month from Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly after 41 years. Mike Aten is passionate about a lot of things. He adores his wife, his son and daughter. He loves meeting and talking with all kinds of people.Houghton Daily Mining Gazette staff. Hancock City Hall will house a historical museum on the ground floor in what was once the city's fire hall. The new museum is anticipated to be open in time ...Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Kyle Britz, seen with his attorney David Gemignani, pleaded guilty to four child pornography charges in Houghton County Circuit Court Friday. Kyle Britz, 20, was arrested in 2022 after a Michigan State Police investigation stemming from a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).The board hired Larson, who previously served as administrator from 2020 to 2021, to replace the retiring Elizabeth Bjorn. HOUGHTON — Houghton County’s new administrator will be a familiar face. The county board voted 5-0 to hire Ben Larson at a special meeting Monday. He will replace Elizabeth Bjorn, who submitted her letter of resignation ...Daver Karnosky/Daily Mining Gazette Houghton's Luke Hill attempts to steal the ball from Negaunee's Holden Meyer during a game Thursday at the Houghton Gym. The Gremlins trailed by four after the first quarter Thursday, led by three at halftime, trailed again by four after the third, and ultimately lost by six, 57-51, to the Negaunee Miners ...

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By GARRETT NEESE [email protected] HOUGHTON — "Holy moly!" Julie Dunstan's first thought at seeing Viking Octantis was echoed by many residents who flocked to the nearest vantage points to see the 665-foot ship Wednesday. After three scheduled visits were scrubbed due to weather, the Octantis anchored near Dollar Bay Wednesday morning. Passengers boarded a muster […]By GARRETT NEESE [email protected] HOUGHTON — Houghton will seek a grant for improvements at Dee Stadium. The city council approved providing a match of up to $150,000 in cash or in-kind services for a Michigan Community Center grant. The grant could provide as much as $2.5 million for the project, which includes a two-story addition […]Houghton Daily Mining Gazette staff. HANCOCK — Former Finlandia University buildings have begun changing hands. The sales of the Jutila Center, Old Main and other properties auctioned off in ...Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Michigan Tech Rotaract students Meredith Raasio, Madison Golde and Austin Jordan pose with some of the trash they collected with fellow student Ellie Wagner during Saturday’s city-wide cleanup organized by the Houghton Beautification Committee.Hematites shoot past Bulldogs. Local Sports. Jan 10, 2024. Eddie O'Neill. Sports Writer. [email protected]. Hancock's Erik Wanhala lines up a free throw during a game against Ishpeming Monday at the Hancock Gym. (Eddie O'Neill/Daily Mining Gazette) HANCOCK — Having a starter out of the lineup due to a planned-medical procedure can ...Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Damian Radke, 8, of Tamarack, throws a dart at a balloon to win a prize at the Houghton County Fair Saturday. “I got to hold an alligator,” he said. “He wants to be an alligator rescuer,” Anthony said. While the petting zoo was the only spot to catch alligators, people could also go to the barns to see ...Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Trick-or-treaters line up for candy during Treat Street in Houghton Saturday. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Trick-or-treaters line up for candy during Treat Street in Houghton Saturday. Amanda Makela of Dollar Bay walks her dog Basil, a 9-year-old basset hound, during Saturday's Upper Peninsula ...Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Chris Van Arsdale, emergency management coordinator for Houghton County, gives an update on county flood recovery to the Houghton County Board Tuesday night. Seventeen people had reported flood damages as of Tuesday morning in connection with the flooding, which began with rapid snow …By GARRETT NEESE [email protected] HOUGHTON — After four years away, the Keweenaw Brewfest drew a big crowd as it returned Saturday with a new location and new organizer. The 11th annual Brewfest, now put on by Houghton Rotary, took place Saturday at the downtown pier in Houghton. The event, run by Keweenaw Community Foundation since […]JROTC presents at H-PT meeting. Front Page. Feb 28, 2024. Garrett Neese. Staff Writer. [email protected]. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Houghton-Portage Township Schools Board President Amanda Massaway talks with Houghton High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets after their presentation at Monday’s board meeting.Apr 30, 2024. HOUGHTON — The review hearing for a Hancock man charged with a November murder in Houghton has been rescheduled. Evan Dixon, 60, will appear in 97th District Court on June 28. The hearing had originally been set for last Friday. In January, he was ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation to determine if he is competent to ...(David Archambeau/For the Gazette) Houghton head coach Corey Markham raises the Division 3 Region 17 trophy over his head in celebration after the Gremlins won the tournament on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the MacInnes Student Ice Arena in Houghton. (David Archambeau/For the Gazette)May 3, 2024. Garrett Neese. Staff Writer. [email protected]. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Proposed projects for the coming year in Houghton include park improvements, such as amenities for younger children at the East Houghton Park. HOUGHTON — Park improvements, parking deck repairs and lower insurance premiums were part of the ....

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