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May 9, 2023 · Front Page. May 9, 2023. Garrett Neese. Staff Writer. [email protected]. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Lauri Anderson, chair of Finlandia University’s English department from 1976 to 2015, speaks at a service of commendation Sunday night for the university. HANCOCK — Hours after Finlandia University’s last graduating class ... Hancock coach Ward Helakoski gives some instruction to his team late in the third quarter of their game against Houghton Monday at the Houghton Gym. (Eddie O'Neill/Daily Mining Gazette) This Wing Ding 2.0 was very much the tale of two halves. The Gremlins won the first one with smart play and finesse as the led 14-11 after one and 28-19 at ...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 …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 terms.(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.

Group. Collection, 1773-1978, of the business records of the Daily Mining Gazette, a newspaper published daily in Houghton, Michigan. Includes correspondence, memorandums, financial records and reports. Also includes personal papers relating to the Rice family, original owners and publishers of the Daily Mining Gazette.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 ...

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 ...

Houghton police seeks applicants. HOUGHTON — The city of Houghton announced it is seeking applications for its police department, said Police Lt. Nick Roberts. The city of Houghton will pay the tuition of the applicants to attend the police academy at Northern Michigan University. "Right now, we are looking to fill two full-time positions ...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 ...HOUGHTON — Houghton held its second annual Fall Fest on the pier in downtown Saturday afternoon. The day featured hay wagon rides along the waterfront, face painting, free donuts and other fun activities. ... Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Cooper Lucca, 2, of Calumet, picks a pumpkin for his mother, Katie Lucca, at Saturday's Fall Fest. ...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 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 terms.

Dec 5, 2023. Michigan Tech goaltender Blake Pietila tracks a puck in the corner during a game against Bowling Green State Saturday at the MacInnes Student Ice Arena in Houghton. (David Archambeau/For the Gazette) HOUGHTON — Michigan Tech Huskies senior Blake Pietila has been named the CCHA Goaltender of the Week the conference announced on ...

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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 ...Apr 30, 2022. Garrett Neese. Staff Writer. [email protected]. HOUGHTON — More electric vehicle charging stations are coming to Houghton. Two chargers are scheduled to be delivered by the end of next week, Houghton City Manager Eric Waara said during Wednesday's City Council meeting. They will be located on the parking decks across ...HOUGHTON — Houghton High School’s FIRST Robotics team got off to a strong start for their 2023 season, finishing second in the district competition over the weekend in Escanaba. The Superior RoboWorks team scored 76 points, one behind district winner Grosse Pointe Woods. Under the district model, teams compete at two smaller …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 …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 ...

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 ... Feb 13, 2024. Garrett Neese. Staff Writer. [email protected]. Garrett Neese/Daily MIning Gazette Trenton Kyllonen is seen with his attorney David Gemignani at his sentencing hearing in Houghton County Circuit Court Monday. Kyllonen was sentenced to a year in jail on multiple charges related to an online sting operation conducted last year.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/Daily Mining Gazette Hannah Rundman and Bruce Rundman play during Saturday's From the Ground Festival in Houghton. HOUGHTON — Hundreds of people came to Houghton's new downtown pier Saturday for Houghton's inaugural From the Ground Festival. The event had more than 40 vendors, plus food, live music, boat tours and more.EDITOR'S NOTE: Part 2 of this piece appeared in the Wednesday, July 14, edition of the Daily Mining Gazette. On Aug. 4, 2020, Houghton residents (myself included) voted overwhelmingly (830 to 226) to postpone the sale of the city's Lakeshore Drive parking deck property "until the citizens of Houghton . . . are able to […]HOUGHTON — Houghton High School's FIRST Robotics team got off to a strong start for their 2023 season, finishing second in the district competition over the weekend in Escanaba. The Superior RoboWorks team scored 76 points, one behind district winner Grosse Pointe Woods. Under the district model, teams compete at two smaller-scale district events, where […]

The Allouez Township Community Center is pictured. (Photo courtesy of Allouez Township website via Houghton Daily Mining Gazette) ALLOUEZ TOWNSHIP — The state of Michigan Department of Treasury ...

Elaine (Rowe) Beaudoin died at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium, Michigan, on December 30, … Read More » · Obituary: James Suhonen. 1 day ago Obituaries ...Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette The KFC building in Houghton was one of the new buildings constructed in Houghton County in 2023. The county issued 425 building permits last year, up 6.8% from 2022. HOUGHTON — New construction in Houghton County was up over last year, Building Inspector Todd LaRoux said during Tuesday's monthly board ...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 […] By Houghton Daily Mining Gazette staff HOUGHTON — In the Upper Peninsula, where wilderness and wildlife are a crucial part of daily life and commerce, the white-tailed deer is a revered species.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 ...Gremlins girls back on winning track. Eddie O'Neill/Daily Mining Gazette Houghton's Danica Ryynanen (left) battles for a rebound against Megan Marta, of Westwood, during a game Thursday at the Houghton Gym. HOUGHTON — After two tough losses, the Houghton Gremlins girls' basketball team got back on the winning track Thursday with a 62-45 ...Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Residents line up at food trucks at Houghton's new pier during the From the Ground Festival in May. The city council approved regulations for food trucks, while also recommending the creation of a social district in downtown that would allow people to purchase drinks within the district and bring them to a common area.HOUGHTON — When preparing the Lakeshore Drive project, Houghton had originally pared back some expenses to account for costs. With the project coming in $67,000 under budget, the city can fit some of that back in. ... Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette After the Lakeshore Drive corridor work came in significantly under budget, the Houghton ...

The Daily . Mining Gazette. 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.

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.

Houghton's Roberto Maurin moves the ball up field on Saturday in a game against Copper Country Christian School at Alumni Field in Houghton. (Eddie O'Neill/Daily Mining Gazette) HOUGHTON — The Houghton Gremlins soccer team opened their season over the weekend with a "friendly" tournament of four teams playing on two fields. The third ...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 […]HOUGHTON — After a recommendation from the Houghton Planning Commission Tuesday, the City Council scheduled a hearing for Dec. 20 to address the rezoning of several East Houghton properties near the edge of downtown, with conditions put upon potential development. Lots owned by Quality Rentals, LLC, would be rezoned from R-3 (multiple-family residential) to B-2 […]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/Daily Mining Gazette Residents line up at food trucks at Houghton's new pier during the From the Ground Festival in May. The city council approved regulations for food trucks, while also recommending the creation of a social district in downtown that would allow people to purchase drinks within the district and bring them to a common area.(Houghton Daily Mining Gazette photo) Evan Dixon HOUGHTON — The Houghton man accused of committing a murder in downtown Houghton Monday night was denied bond in 97th District Court Friday.Accident at Michigan Tech. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette. One person suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash Thursday on Townsend and Cliff drives in Houghton. The crash occurred about 4:05 p.m., when a car stopped to turn left waved a car coming from Cliff Drive through without seeing a car that was driving straight, said …May 9, 2023 · Front Page. May 9, 2023. Garrett Neese. Staff Writer. [email protected]. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Lauri Anderson, chair of Finlandia University’s English department from 1976 to 2015, speaks at a service of commendation Sunday night for the university. HANCOCK — Hours after Finlandia University’s last graduating class ... 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.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 ...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 …March 13, 2024. 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 ...

By Houghton Daily Mining Gazette staff HOUGHTON — In the Upper Peninsula, where wilderness and wildlife are a crucial part of daily life and commerce, the white-tailed deer is a revered species.HOUGHTON — Houghton County Undersheriff Kevin Coppo has taken a leave of absence after an arrest for allegedly drunk driving in a county vehicle in Traverse City last week. At 1:51 a.m. March 3, deputies responded to the parking lot of the Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City, said Capt. Randy Fewless of the Grand […]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 melts April 9, Van Arsdale ...Instagram:https://instagram. american freight spartanburg scsubway dollar6 footlong couponmaxthademonsafeway weekly ad san jose ca 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 ...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. The Jibba Jabba rail jam event is back for a second year after a 10-year layoff. ... Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Builders prepare the Jibba Jabba course along Huron ... wrigley field section 120halal meat tampa fl (Eddie O'Neill/Daily Mining Gazette) DOLLAR BAY — It wasn't the prettiest of games for the Lake Linden-Hubbell Lakes boys basketball team Tuesday, but in the end, they tallied a 65-59 victory over the Dollar Bay- Tamarack City Blue Bolts. ... NEGAUNEE — With 107.5 points earned Thursday, the Houghton Gremlins boys track and field team ...(Houghton Daily Mining Gazette photo) HOUGHTON — Houghton officials and other county figures heard a presentation Wednesday on economic tools to help aid in brownfield redevelopment. louis pappas fresh greek northwood plaza Daily Mining Gazette Records Collection MS-587 - Page 7 - Separated Materials Photographs created by Daily Mining Gazette Staff have been removed to a separate collection, MS-051: Daily Mining Gazette Photograph Collection. Michigan Bell 1933 Houghton and Keweenaw counties telephone directory removed from collection and …Blue Bolts boys open districts with win over Vikings. Local Sports. Feb 28, 2024. Eddie O'Neill. Sports Writer. [email protected]. Dollar Bay-Tamarack City's Liam Tourtillot lines up a free throw during a Division 4 District 98 quarterfinal game Monday against Baraga at the Baraga Gym. (Eddie O'Neill/Daily Mining Gazette)Houghton Daily Mining Gazette staff Jason Sommerville, with scissors, celebrates the ribbon-cutting at Orbion’s new rocket factory in Houghton Wednesday. Sommerville and Brad King, right ...