Houghton daily mining gazette.

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 — The flags of 40 countries waved on the Houghton waterfront Saturday for the 32nd annual Parade of Nations. This year's was the first since 2019, after a year off due to COVID-19. ... Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Members of the Finlandia women's hockey and men's baseball teams participate in the parade.Apr 25, 2024 · CALUMET — Virginia “Ginny” Eileen (Anderson) Erkkila, 80, of Calumet passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Ginny was born on November 1, 1943 to Abram and Aili Anderson. She grew up working hard and creating many memories with her siblings on the family farm in Woodland. She attended Calumet Public […] Houghton Daily Mining Gazette CALUMET — Warm weather and a change of plans didn't stop crowds and mushers from celebrating CopperDog. The annual sled dog race in Calumet was canceled mid ...Sep 16, 2022 · HOUGHTON — 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 […]

[email protected]. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette. HOUGHTON — Michigan Technological University celebrated its new H-STEM Complex with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours of the state-of-the-art facility Friday. The 63,000-square-foot building connects to the existing Chemical Sciences and Engineering Building.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 Michigan Tech […]

Sep 16, 2022 · HOUGHTON — 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 […] The Daily Mining Gazette Houghton, Mich. -Current. Daily (except Sun.) Vol. 1, no. 1 (Sept. 14, 1899)- "Independent." Cf. Ayer, 1982. On Sundays published as: Sunday …

Staff Writer. [email protected]. HOUGHTON — Houghton's battle with Walmart over taxes is nearing an end. The Houghton City Council Wednesday approved a settlement agreement with Walmart regarding the city's civil suit in U.S. District Court. The settlement lays out the terms of a new service agreement with Walmart that will replace ...When Henry Bourbonnais died in 1917, his obituary was published in the Houghton Daily Mining Gazette, the Calumet News, and the Hancock Evening Journal.(Eddie O'Neill/Daily Mining Gazette) HOUGHTON — The "hockey gods" did not send just one Trojan force from below the bridge this past weekend to take down the Gremlins, but rather two, and neither succeeded. On Friday, the Trojans of Traverse City Central made their way north to Dee Stadium only to be sent home with a 4-1 loss.Rep. Phil Roe, R-Tenn., chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, returned from a recent visit to Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., alarmed that the Department of Veterans Affairs mightContact Us Contact information: Call 1 (906) 482-1500 to contact any staff member, or use the available e-mail link below. Phone: Local: (906) 482-1500

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 ...

Mar 14, 2022. HOUGHTON — An apartment building in Houghton was destroyed after an explosion and structure fire early Sunday morning, though there were only minor injuries. The fire was reported at 1:27 a.m. at the apartment building next to the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce building on College Avenue, the Houghton Police Department said.

Eddie O'Neill/Daily Mining Gazette Houghton catcher Brycyn Nettell puts the tag on Calumet's Colton Stafford after a third strike on Wednesday at the Houghton High School baseball field. 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 ...By GARRETT NEESE [email protected] HOUGHTON — Houghton may apply for a state grant seeking improvements to Dee Stadium. Houghton Planning Commission members backed the idea of applying for a grant for community centers through the state's Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. The program will have a pool of up to $60 million to give […]HOUGHTON — Shoppers can get a head start on their holiday shopping this weekend at The Daily Mining Gazette's annual Deer Hunters Widows Craft Show. As deer hunters prepare to return to the woods, vendors are getting ready to return to the Copper Country Mall for the annual holiday craft show. The event takes place […]Obituaries. Feb 23, 2024. HANCOCK — James Michael Bryant, 44, of Summit Street in Hancock, passed away on Saturday morning, February 10, 2024 at U.P. Health System – Marquette Hospital following a short illness of natural causes. He was born on August 24, 1979 in Hancock to Ann Marie (Julio) and the late John P. Bryant.Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Julie Beck, Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly lead volunteer at the Thanksgiving dinner in Houghton, says grace at the start of the meal. More than 30 diners and 30 volunteers participated in Thursday’s meal. Thursday’s meal gave another chance for connection. And the food was also great, …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.

[email protected]. Graham Jaehnig/Daily Mining Gazette The Calumet Village Council discussed the importance of its public survey on the 2023 Village Master Plan Update survey. The meetings have been held in the Village Hall Council Chambers since the hall was built in 1886. CALUMET — A public survey regarding the village's 2023 ...(Daver Karnosky/Daily Mining Gazette) HANCOCK — With three power play goals Friday night and two more on Saturday, the Hancock Bulldogs hockey team scored five power play on the weekend en route to a sweep of downstate opponents in the Brighton Bulldogs on Friday, 5-1, and the Dewitt Capital City Capitals Saturday, 3-2, at the Houghton County ...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.(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. Feb 10, 2023. David Raymond Larson, 76, died February 7, 2023 from complications of a brain tumor. He was born January 5, 1947, in Hancock, MI to parents, Rudolph & Bertha (Aho) Larson, raised on a potato farm in Chassell, MI, he graduated from Chassell High School in 1965, Dave served in the U. S. Army from May, 1966 - April ...(Daver Karnosky/Daily Mining Gazette) HOUGHTON — With 23.8 seconds left in a game between the Hancock Bulldogs girls basketball team and the Houghton Gremlins at the Hancock Gym, the Gremlins trailed by two, 34-32, as sophomore Jacey Sleeman fouled out with her fourth foul of the fourth quarter. Bulldogs senior Ella Storm made both free ...

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 ...HOUGHTON — Michigan Tech Huskies football senior defensive lineman Samuel Kinne has been selected as the 2023 recipient of the GLIAC’s Jack H. McAvoy Award, which is presented annually to a GLIAC football player who best combines outstanding character and leadership on the field, in the classroom and the community. …

Apr 19, 2024 · HUBBELL — Fran Monville, age 77, resident of Hubbell, Michigan, passed away on April 17, 2024 at UP Health System-Marquette. He was born on October 4, 1946, a son of Irving and Gertrude (Geshel) Monville. He attended Saint Cecilia Catholic School until 8th grade and graduated from Lake Linden-Hubbell High School in 1966. He enlisted […] Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Houghton-Portage Township School District Board President Nels Christopherson discusses the district's superintendent search during Monday's board meeting. Elementary School Principal Anders Hill, the only applicant for the position, will be interviewed for the position at a board meeting next month.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 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.Houghton Daily Mining Gazette staff. Students in the CTE nurse's aide class deliver Christmas cheer to residents of Lakeview Manor on Thursday. This apartment had a headstart to feeling festive.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 ... 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 The Houghton City Council approved applying for a MI Community Center grant of more than $2.2 million for improvements at Dee Stadium. The city will also provide a $125,000 match for the work, which includes an addition to the stadium entrance and an elevator to the second floor.

Houghton football coach Tim Driscoll meets his new players Monday during a meeting in the library at Houghton High School. (Daver Karnosky/Daily Mining Gazette) HOUGHTON — After three years building the football program at Houghton High School, head coach Micah Stipech is ready for a new challenge, and he will have it this Winter when he ...

Nov 10, 2023. Garrett Neese. Staff Writer. [email protected]. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Houghton City Manager Eric Waara cuts the ribbon at the ceremony for the new Waterfront Walk on Pewabic Street. The walkway is part of the Lakeshore Drive Rehabilitation Project, which included tearing down the 1978 parking deck and adding ...Dec 22, 2023. Graham Jaehnig. Staff Writer. [email protected]. Graham Jaehnig/Daily Mining Gazette Will Cronin, with the MSU Extension, has been studying problems posed to Keweenaw County as a result of increasing tourism pressure. EAGLE RIVER — In May, 2023, Paul Putnam, Michigan State University (MSU) Extension District 1 Director ...Obituaries. Feb 3, 2024. CALUMET ­- Paul Lehto, age 85, a resident of Calumet, Michigan passed away on February 1, 2024, at the Omega House located in Houghton, Michigan. Paul was born in Wolverine Location November 28, 1938. He attended Wolverine, Centennial and Calumet High School and graduated in 1957. Paul served six years in the US Army ...Queensland, Australia has long been known for its rich mineral deposits and thriving mining industry. With the recent announcement of several new mines opening in the region, there...Jun 21, 2022 · 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. HOUGHTON — Residents and city officials discussed the possibility of glass recycling or other reuse in Houghton at Wednesday’s Houghton City Council meeting. Ginny Hemmer of the Copper Country Recycling Initiative and Mary Kaminski spoke during public comment about adding a crusher locally. Marquette 906, where Waste …Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Cathy Azzarello, a member of the Copper Country Beekeeping Club, addresses the Houghton City Council during its meeting Wednesday. The council voted to amend a proposed ordinance restricting certain animals in the city, including bees. The revised ordinance will be scheduled for a later public hearing.Archives offer a wealth of material. Local News. Mar 3, 2016. HOUGHTON – The Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections is a gold mine for those digging for genealogical, historical, and other information, and/or photographs. In fact, there are more collections available to the public than can be ...Houghton Daily Mining Gazette staff. LAKE LINDEN - Michigan Department of Natural Resources hosted an open house at the Lake Linden High School auditorium Wednesday to discuss conceptual designs ...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 ...

Mar 30, 2024 · 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 ... Paul Peterson works at his desk in the former The Daily Mining Gazette office in 1977 on Isle Royale Street in Houghton, Mich. (Photo by Charles Eshbach) ... the Markhams in Houghton; the Soumis clan in Chassell; the Wesa family at Jeffers; the Gervais and Kleins at Lake Linden-Hubbell; and the Helminen, Sturos, Frantti and Loukus clans in ...Daily Mining Gazette, Houghton, Michigan. 8,818 likes · 9 talking about this. Serving Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga and Ontonagon counties since1859. Keep up with The Daily Mining GaHoughton Daily Mining Gazette staff. HOUGHTON — After a recommendation from the Houghton Planning Commission Tuesday, the City Council scheduled a hearing for Dec. 20 to address the rezoning of ...Instagram:https://instagram. mark thomas ohiocraftsman walk behind trimmer belt diagrampsi coupon code 2023lil meech beef (Daver Karnosky/Daily Mining Gazette) With the two wins, Hancock improved to 8-4-1 on the season, but more importantly, they found a way to bounce back from the frustration of falling to Houghton in the championship game of the John MacInnes Holiday Hockey Classic.Graham Jaehnig/Daily Mining Gazette People attending Saturday's Calumet Community Day were invited to talk with personnel of the Keweenaw National Historical Park on the history of the community and on the history of the 100-year-old Agassiz Park. ... P.O. Box 368, Houghton, MI 49931 | 906-482-1500 ... hayner christopher p dmdsan diego clairemont dmv derrick drive san diego ca MARQUETTE – A friendly bet between The Mining Journal and the Houghton Daily Mining Gazette publishers are raising the stakes for this Friday’s Northern Michigan University vs. Michigan Tech University hockey game. Ann Troutman of The Mining Journal and Candace Wolf of the Daily Mining Gazette will be keenly watching … costco jobs carson city nv Dec 16, 2023. Aidan Reilly/Daily Mining Gazette Emergency crews responded to an early Friday fire at 932 Dodge St. in Houghton, where a man was found dead. HOUGHTON — Police officers and the Houghton Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 932 Dodge St. early Friday morning. According to a statement from the police department, the ...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.Candace Wolf/Daily Mining Gazette Houghton High School seniors, from left, Danielle Williston, Lance Isaacson and Ayla Miller pose with gifts to be delivered to Lakeview Manor residents in the complex’s lobby Thursday. The students are part of the Career and Technical Education nurse’s aide class that collaborated with Little Brothers ...