For the original story from ABC-10, click here. BARAGA — Ken Summers announced his candidacy for Michigan State Representative for the 110th House District amongst supporters at the Baraga County Lumber Jack Days Festival. Summers filed his affidavit in Lansing, MI on June 15 and has been touring the Western …

The Delaware Mine operated between 1847 and 1887. Today, it serves as the Keweenaw’s oldest attraction. Tom and Lani Poynter have owned and operated the mine since its opening on July 5th, 1977. Tom Poynter said Little has changed over the past 40 years. “We’ve gone from guided tours years …

CALUMET—After six decades, Frisbee continues to make its mark in the Copper Country and around the world. Tournament featuring many different types of disc sports are held in countries all over the globe, and they can all trace their roots back to a small village on the shores of Lake …

A memorial service will be held for Myrtle Luoma at the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 8, 2017 with Pastor David Taivalkoski to officiate. Visitation will be held from 10:30 until the time of service. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy contributions may …

Debra Ann (Lundy) Niemela, age 62 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Bayside Village in L’Anse. She was born June 6, 1955 in L’Anse, daughter of Dennis and RuthAnn (Fredrickson) Lundy. Debra graduated from L’Anse High School in 1973. She worked for Home Care Medical …

Thomas E. Chobanian, Sr., 70, a resident of Donken, died unexpectedly early Tuesday morning, July 4, 2017, at U.P. Health System–Portage. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Mountain View Mortuary of South Range, Antila Funeral Service, Inc.

Robert E. O’Neill, 97, former owner and director of the O’Neill Funeral Home in Hancock for over fifty years, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017 at U.P. Health System-Portage in Hancock. He was born in Gering, Nebraska on April 19, 1920, son of the late Emmett C. and Catherine …

The Portage Lake District Library invites everyone who enjoys storytelling for a reading and discussion by the authors of “Charlie 906” on Thursday, July 6, at 5:00 p.m. “Charlie 906” is a playful story about a crow, a cast of north woods animals, and a favorite Yooper food, the pasty. …

“Finding Dory” kicks off the Movie Magic Film Series at the Calumet Theatre on Wednesday, July 5 at 7 pm. Admission is $1 per person with fresh popcorn and concessions for sale. Kids 13 and under have a chance to win prizes including a bike. The friendly but forgetful blue …

The SISU Challenge, a fundraiser put on by Michigan Tech’s Army ROTC Battalion, is returning this fall. The SISU Challenge is a 5k obstacle course along the Portage Waterway, taking place on September 2nd. Participants compete in teams of 3-5 to complete Crossfit inspired obstacles. All proceeds go to the …