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Little League Majors roundup

SOUTH RANGE — In Portage Lake Little League Majors action on Thursday, Keweenaw Chevy jumped out to a 4-0 lead and never looked back. They tacked on an additional nine runs and kept Copper Country Family Dentistry off the boards in a 13-0 win. The lead for Keweenaw Chevy began with two ...

Houghton FC excels in spring soccer tournaments

HOUGHTON — The Houghton Football Club select teams made an impressive showing in two major out-of-state soccer tournaments this spring, traveling to Menasha, Wisconsin, and Duluth, Minnesota.   The U14 boys team led the charge, going undefeated in Duluth to claim the tournament ...

Johnson excited to join Bruins

Houghton volleyball player Laney Johnson has signed to play for the Kellogg Community College Bruins starting in the fall. She is joined by KCC coach Judy Mason (back left), Houghton coach Blaire Zenner (back right), mother Megan Johnson (front left) and father Bill (front right). (Photo provided)

Portage Lake Little League roundup

SOUTH RANGE — In Portage Lake Little League Minors action on Wednesday, Erickson Feed Seed and Pet Supply out hit Houghton Fire Department, and Dean Kangas State Farm came from behind to down 1902 Tap and Grill. Erickson Feed Seed and Pet Supply 9, Houghton Fire Department 4 The boys from ...

Community of roller derby excites Afro Disiac

The reasons people are willing to give a new activity a try are nearly countless, but one of the everlasting reasons why someone commits to an activity they try is a sense of belonging. A feeling of community. Maybe even so far as a newfound family. This cycle has been the story for a ...

Huskies mourn passing of Ted Kearly

HOUGHTON — Former Michigan Tech Athletic Director and head football coach Ted Kearly passed away on Sunday at the age of 93. He was the AD for 17 years and head coach for four seasons. Ted Kearly guided the football team from 1969-72 and compiled a remarkable 29-7 (.806) record. During his ...