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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 ...The disadvantages of mining include harm to air pollution, water pollution, loss of usable land, destruction of animal habitat, and harm to local communities and the miners themsel...Aidan Reilly/Daily Mining Gazette Houghton Rotary club members stationed at the beverage ticket tent Friday afternoon. HOUGHTON — For the first time in three years, crowds returned to Houghton and Hancock to enjoy the festival celebrating the link between the two communities. Encouraged by good weather, people lined the streets.Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Houghton County Administrator Ben Larson discusses the impact of this year’s winter on local businesses during Tuesday’s Houghton County board meeting. HOUGHTON — Houghton County has gone through the same abnormal winter as other counties in Michigan.HOUGHTON — State data Tuesday showed Houghton County since July 26 has recorded three more deaths blamed on COVID-19, along with 75 new confirmed coronavirus positives. In the same seven-day span, Baraga County had nine confirmed cases and Keweenaw County five, both a decline from the previous week. The Michigan …

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 ...April 18, 2024. HOUGHTON — Tourism contributes about $360 million annually to the local economy in the Western Upper Peninsula, a recent study found. Researchers from the University of Michigan's Economic Growth Institute presented the findings of a multi-year study of the patterns and economic impact ... Page: 3 of 100.Floyd Randall Garrett. April 17, 2024. CALUMET — Floyd Randall Garrett, 92, of Calumet passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024, at Canal View with his loving daughter and son-in-law by his side. Floyd was born November 26, 1931, in Eglon, West Virginia to the late Randall and Jenny (Bennett) Garrett.

Mar 16, 2023 · Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Residents hold signs protesting Walmart’s attempt to lower its property taxes Wednesday afternoon. HOUGHTON — As a stream of cars drove in and out of the Walmart parking lot Wednesday afternoon, residents and local officials held signs protesting the company’s push for lower property taxes on the Houghton store. 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 ...

HOUGHTON — Before a packed Dee Stadium Friday night of Wing Ding week, the Houghton Gremlins hockey team found its footing, scoring a goal in each of the first two periods before racking up three more in the third to top the Hancock Bulldogs, 5-0. Just the atmosphere alone made the game memorable. “The biggest […]Contact Us Contact information: Call 1 (906) 482-1500 to contact any staff member, or use the available e-mail link below. Phone: Local: (906) 482-1500Nov 13, 2023. Aidan Reilly/Daily Mining Gazette A strip of yellow caution tape remains near the Douglas House Saloon, where a man was shot and killed inside Monday evening. A person of interest is in custody and lodged in Houghton County jail. HOUGHTON — One man was shot and killed in an incident Monday evening at a Shelden Avenue business in ...Feb 2, 2024 · Feb 2, 2024. Garrett Neese. Staff Writer. [email protected]. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Antonio Adan, housing specialist for the Marquette County Land Bank, talks during a presentation on brownfield redevelopment Wednesday. HOUGHTON — Houghton officials and other county figures heard a presentation Wednesday on economic tools ... Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Students from Houghton High School's Student Council and Interact Club — Robin Kisiel, Carson Jackson, Cecilia Butler, Callie Knuuttila and Emilyn Fay — show boxes of GREMSgiving donations to board members. The groups are collecting donations for six charities through Dec. 1.

Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette The Houghton City Council set a public hearing for a commercial rehabilitation district at 190 Shelden Ave., which could potentially lead to tax incentives for redevelopment at the site. HOUGHTON — The 100 block of Shelden Avenue could have a new look.

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Aug 30, 2022. HANCOCK TOWNSHIP — One person was taken to the hospital after a house explosion and fire in Hancock Township Tuesday morning. About 9 a.m. Tuesday, the Houghton County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to the house on M-203 north of Mclain State Park. Upon arrival, the house was found to be destroyed and on fire.By GARRETT NEESE [email protected] HOUGHTON — A three-day showcase is displaying the ways in which Michigan Technological University is advancing artificial intelligence and incorporating it into its research, along with panels on the technology's possibilities and pitfalls. The Showcase AI Event includes technology demonstrations, speakers, panel discussions and displays of student ...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 Peninsula, to be accredited through the MACP, something ...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 …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.Front Page. May 6, 2022. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette New owners of The Loading Zone in Lake Linden, James and Gina Hoffman, stand with longtime owners David and Judy Berg. The Bergs had owned the restaurant for more than four decades, marking their 44th year in January. Gina Hoffman said she does not intend to make any changes on the menu.

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).Mar 8, 2024 ... Information about the Brockway's was provided by Michigan Tech , the Keweenaw National Historical Park & The Mining Gazette. Dusala ...HOUGHTON — On one of the most winter-like nights the Copper Country has seen in 2024, fans descended on the MacInnes Student Ice Arena on Friday night for the annual Pigs 'N Heat fundraiser hockey game. While the outcome of the game is not the most important part of the night, in general, Heat won for the first time since 2017, thanks to a ...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...Dec 14, 2023. Dreyma Beronja. MARQUETTE — Upper Peninsula residents voiced their support and concern about the proposed Line 5 tunnel through online public comment submissions for the Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority meeting on Thursday. Residents across the state had the opportunity to share their opinions on the proposed tunnel either in ...

Local Sports. May 16, 2017. Bryce Derouin. Sports Editor. [email protected]. Bryce Derouin/Daily Mining Gazette Houghton’s Carly Ronis hands the baton off to Cara Monette in the 800 …Daily Mining Gazette photo The Daily Mining Gazette is proud to announce the winners of the drawing for our bingo contest. The Single Bingo winner is Anita Gerich. The Double Bingo winner is Helen Schute. The Letter N winner is Sally Nakkula. ... P.O. Box 368, Houghton, MI 49931 | 906-482-1500 ...

2 days ago · Category:Classifieds - The Mining Gazette. SUBSCRIBE; May 02, 2024 | Today's Paper 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 ...Nov 21, 2023. JACOBSVILLE — John Dee, 57, a resident of Jacobsville passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2023 in Rochester, MN while undergoing evaluation for a heart transplant. He is survived by: His Wife Nora, daughter Grace, Brother Jim Dee of Houghton, Sister Jeni Sumner of Goltry, OK, Aunt Susan (Dave) Klebbe Cary, IL, Mother in law ...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.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 ...Category:Letters to the Editor - The Mining Gazette. ... The Gazette's issue of April 18 has an interesting juxtaposition of articles: selling mineral rights of our/my public lands and the study of the economic value of tourism. ... P.O. Box 368, Houghton, MI 49931 | 906-482-1500 [email protected]. Coppo. HOUGHTON — Houghton County Undersheriff Kevin Coppo pleaded guilty Thursday to two misdemeanor charges related to a March drunk-driving incident in a county vehicle in Traverse City. He pleaded guilty in 86th District Court to operating with a blood-alcohol content above .17, a six-month misdemeanor, and a new ...

Houghton Daily Mining Gazette staff. HOUGHTON — Parents and taxpayers who attend school board meetings typically see a one-hour meeting at which board members follow an agenda. Typically, agenda ...

HOUGHTON — The Houghton boys' and girls' track and field team took first place on Thursday at the the MHSAA Division 1 regional meet. For the boys, Houghton earned a winning score of 70. Kingsford followed with a score of 49. Negaunee came in third with 28 points followed by Calumet who scored 22. Westwood came in last with 17 points.

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.Oct 31, 2023. Garrett Neese. Staff Writer. [email protected]. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Plows were back out Monday morning following the first large snowfall of the year throughout the Copper Country. HOUGHTON — Winter has arrived, at least temporarily. The Copper Country got hit with the first snowstorm of the season Monday ...The Daily Mining Gazette invites its readers to step into the past. Included in today's edition are two historic photos from the Copper Country. ... s Facebook page, email [email protected] with subject line "Then & Now" or mail a response to PO Box 368, Houghton, MI 49931. Newsletter. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. I ...Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette The Houghton County Board is seen at the start of Tuesday's monthly meeting. The board also agreed to amend the current budget to include $12,188 to cover two years of insurance payments for the Houghton County Fair, while also allotting $10,000 for Fiscal Year 2024 to help sponsor the fair.March 23, 2024. CHASSELL — Zachary Ray Lanctot, age 30, of Chassell Township passed away Tuesday March 19, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Zachary was born June 8, 1993 to Karen and Dennis Lanctot. He was a 2012 graduate of Hancock High School. Zachary was a joy to everyone he met and a ray of sunshine ...Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Houghton City Manager Eric Waara cuts the ribbon at a ceremony honoring Houghton's electric vehicle charging stations. The chargers, installed in January, draw around 20 vehicles a day. HOUGHTON — Houghton's new electric vehicle chargers have seen steady usage since they were activated in January.HOUGHTON — Residents have another two months to weigh in on the draft of Houghton's five-year master plan. Comments are being accepted until April 23 on the draft, which the Planning Commission has been preparing over the past year. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for comments on the plan 5:30 p.m. April 23 at the City ...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 ...CALUMET — Linda M. Luoma, 68, a resident of Calumet passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Canal View-Houghton County. She was born on August 13, 1952, in Laurium to Leonard and Ellen (Lassila) Hill. She and her family moved to the Bessemer area when she was a young girl. She graduated from A.D. […]HOUGHTON — The Houghton boys' and girls' track and field team took first place on Thursday at the the MHSAA Division 1 regional meet. For the boys, Houghton earned a winning score of 70. Kingsford followed with a score of 49. Negaunee came in third with 28 points followed by Calumet who scored 22. Westwood came in last with 17 points.

Houghton defenseman Connor Raffaelli (17) shoots the puck during a game against University of Detroit Jesuit Saturday at Dee Stadium in Houghton. Also pictured are teammates Camden Markham (9) and Landon Stevens (13). (Daver Karnosky/Daily Mining Gazette) Houghton defeats Detroit Jesuit, 5-2HOUGHTON — Land behind Walmart could turn into a residential development. The Houghton City Council approved giving city manager Eric Waara permission to negotiate an option for purchase for about 130 acres of city-owned land behind Walmart. The option would allow the potential buyer, JM Longyear, to conduct due diligence activities such as surveying, geotechnical […]Houghton Daily Mining Gazette staff. The Kivajat Finnish Folk Dance troupe, now in its 20th year, performed at the Finnish Independence Day celebration on Wednesday, with several dances ...HOUGHTON — The Houghton City Council approved a revolving loan fund request to reconfigure the Rhythm building to create additional spaces inside. Julien Properties will receive the $148,000 loan for interior improvements to the building at 418 Shelden Ave. ... Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Julien Properties will receive a $148,000 loan ...Instagram:https://instagram. gracie dencaussefisher gentry mantenolong shots sports barwise county jail search HOUGHTON — The Houghton City Council approved a revolving loan fund request to reconfigure the Rhythm building to create additional spaces inside. Julien Properties will receive the $148,000 loan for interior improvements to the building at 418 Shelden Ave. ... Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Julien Properties will receive a …Mar 5, 2024 · 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 ... snipes dearborn photositalian automaker crossword Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette The Houghton County Board is seen at the start of Tuesday's monthly meeting. The board also agreed to amend the current budget to include $12,188 to cover two years of insurance payments for the Houghton County Fair, while also allotting $10,000 for Fiscal Year 2024 to help sponsor the fair. goodwill university ave st paul mn SOUTH RANGE — Jean E. Simila, 92, formerly of South Range, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Canal View-Houghton County in Hancock. She was born on November 6, 1931 in Trimountain, Michigan to the late Edward and Emma (Johnson) Holappa. Following graduation from Jeffers High School in 1949, she worked as a teller […]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 run.