Helen V. (Jackson) Lepola of Watton, MI passed away July 15, 2017 at UP Health System Marquette after a lengthy illness. She went peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Einar and Elsie Impi (Manninen) Jackson on October 26, 1936 in Covington, MI. Helen attended the …

Lake Linden: Madonna (DesJardin) Kajander, 86, of Lake Linden, passed away at her apartment in Lakeview Manor in Hancock on July 7, 2017. She was born on September 12, 1931 in Hubbell, a daughter of Emil and Celina (Perreault) DesJardin. She attended Saint Cecilia School in Hubbell and was a …

William “Bill” Adams was born on August 10, 1929 and passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016. William was a resident of Royal Oak, Michigan at the time of passing. He received his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and his Master’s of Education from Eastern Michigan University. William was married …

Robert G. Foy, age 64 of L’Anse, MI, died of natural causes at his home on Saturday, July 15, 2017. Arrangements are being handled by Jacobson Funeral Home.

Chassell Sharon L. (Carl) Leutz, 79, a resident of Chassell passed away Monday July 17, 2017, at her home. She was born on March 25, 1938, in Monroe, MI, a daughter of the late Addison and Leona (Shinnevar) Cousino. Sharon was a student of St. Joseph’s High School in Monroe. …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that the application period for antlerless deer licenses opens Saturday, July 15, and runs through Aug. 15. Hunters may apply for one license in any open Deer Management Unit (DMU) statewide; a nonrefundable $5 fee is charged at the time of application. …

With Gov. Rick Snyder’s proclamation of July as Lakes Appreciation Month in Michigan, it’s the perfect time to encourage residents to enjoy and protect the state’s lakes. Recreation on Michigan’s lakes – boating, fishing, birding, swimming and more on the water – leads to jobs throughout the state in support of a $7 …

MI-TRALE (Michigan Trails and Recreation Alliance of Land and the Environment) will have their August monthly ride starting at 10:00 a.m.  on August 16th . The ride will start south of Mass City following the OC trail over beautiful forest roads and trails through the Ottawa National Forest to Sidnaw.  …

The Vaudeville Variety Show is starting off with a bang on the historic Calumet Theatre stage today at 7:30pm. The band Mohawk will be headlining. Other performers will include Bob Hiltunen, Anthony Shepeard, Brynna Gunn, Blayd Lewandowski, the CHS Drama Club, and more. Ticket prices are $5 for adults, $3 …

A 2017 graduate of Michigan Tech is being given a boost to his education career thanks to a prestigious honor. Wisconsin-native Ben Manning has been named a Georgia Teaching Fellow by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation. He is one of 63 Teaching Fellows announced June 29 by Georgia Governor …