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Members of the Arctic Guardians head out onto the ball field at the Houghton County Arena in Hancock during Saturday’s Portage Lake Little League opening ceremonies.
HANCOCK — Groups with names like Orange Crush, Arctic Guardian and the Raptors gathered at the driving park next to Houghton County Arena Saturday, where excitement and anticipation reigned.
Not for a Battle of the Bands contest, but for the opening ceremonies of the Portage Lake Little League.
About 300 boys and girls from 33 teams processed entered the ball field, where they stood proudly behind their sponsor’s signs.
“We sponsor a team every year,” said Butch Paavola, representing the South Range VFW 6165. Sponsorship runs $250 annually, he said, but it’s
Blaze damages home
May 12, 2008BALTIC — The quick action of a passerby stopped a minor roof fire from becoming a major fire Sunday.
Off-duty Houghton City Police Officer Marc Geborkoff was driving down Elsie Road at about 4 p.m. when he saw flames coming from Ralph Hor
C-L-K puts the fun in fundraising
May 12, 2008
CALUMET — Kathy Coppo was one of the most popular people at the Calumet Colosseum on Saturday, where hundreds of kids at the C-L-K Elementary Spring Carnival lined up to get her undivided attention.
“I only know how to make three things —
Crash victims identified
May 12, 2008HOUGHTON — The Houghton County Sheriff’s Department Sunday released the names of the victims of Friday morning’s fatal crash at the corner of Onkola’s Corner Road and the Chassell-Painesdale Road.
Killed in the accident were driver George
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