Daily Mining Gazette

Oct 24, 2024 | mininggazette.com | Graham Jaehnig

By GRAHAM [email protected] Copper Country high schools began developing athletic programs in the late 19th century, competitive games between local schools and districts has fostered a spirit of school and community pride. This applies to players, students, parents, and the schools’ community. The games also create and foster rivalries, such as that between Hancock and Houghton.

Sep 27, 2024 | mininggazette.com | John Perrotto

Sep 28, 2024 By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Civale pitched six scoreless innings in his last start before the postseason and Joey Ortiz was a home run short of the cycle as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Thursday. Civale (8-9) allowed three hits, struck out five and walked one. He is 6-1 with a 2.57 ERA in his last nine starts. “He just continues to impress me as a pitcher,” Brewers manager Pat Murphy said. “In this day and age to see a...

Jul 1, 2024 | mininggazette.com | Mary Stevens

By Mary Christine StevensFor the Mining GazetteAs Independence Day approaches, many are stocking up on sparklers, fountains and all varieties of fireworks. While you celebrate America and all her glory, it’s important to remember to be safe with fireworks. According to Investopedia, Americans spend almost $10 billion annually on fireworks. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported an estimated 9,700 firework-related injuries in 2023.

May 14, 2024 | mininggazette.com | Garrett Neese

May 15, 2024 Staff Writer [email protected] By GARRETT NEESE [email protected] HOUGHTON — Two local high school robotics teams traveled to Houston last month to compete among the top teams in the world. Houghton High School’s Superior 857 Roboworks team and Ontonagon Gladiator Robotics 6569 both competed in the FIRST Robotics World Championships, held April 17-20. On the first Saturday of January, FIRST Robotics unveiled the year’s new game to all teams simultaneously. This...

Feb 9, 2024 | mininggazette.com | Garrett Neese

Feb 10, 2024 Garrett Neese Staff Writer [email protected] By GARRETT NEESE [email protected] HANCOCK — Local nonprofits are getting more than $850,000 this week from the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation’s Giving Tuesday campaign. The global campaign to encourage philanthropy takes place every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. This was the seventh year Copper Shores has held the campaign locally. In 2023, it raised $857.200.24, within 1% of last year’s total....