The Portage Lake District Library has an open seat on its board of trustees. Candidates interested in filling the open position must be a resident of Houghton. Applications for the board position can be submitted to the City Clerk, Ann Vollrath. A copy of the application for the role can …

TRIO Programs is saddened by the recent announcement that their host institution will close after May. The TRIO pre-college program plans to continue its services for students. The program organizer does still plan to move forward with already scheduled trips, study labs, cultural events, and more throughout the rest of …

One Person is dead after a structure fire in Osceola Township last night. Michigan State Police Calumet Troopers responded to a structure fire in Osceola Township at approximately 6:15 pm last night. A preliminary investigation led to the discovery of one deceased victim, identified as, 60 year old, Glenn Wareham …

Faculty and staff of Finlandia University will have some tough decisions leading up to the end of the spring semester. Since the university announced their plans to close down, the community of Hancock has offered support to faculty, and staff affected. 101 Quincy Coworking is offering free space to faculty …

There was plenty of fun this weekend in Calumet, Eagle Harbor and Copper Harbor. The last Upper Peninsula dog sled race finished up yesterday afternoon. And with the end of the Copper Dog race, comes the end of the first Superior Crown Sled Dog Series. The three headed competition, challenged …

The Finlandia Foundation National, Inc. intends to preserve much of the University’s heritage center and archives. The non profit, Finlandia Foundation, was founded in 1953 with the intent to connect the United States’ Finnish Americans. The foundation plans to establish a task force who will identify significant objects and materials …

Leaders from around the Copper Country are showing their condolences for the students and staff of Finlandia University. Yesterday afternoon the university announced they plan to close their doors following the spring semester. The city of Hancock in a statement today, expressed they are working with the university’s administration and …

One man died in a two car crash in Iron County yesterday. At about 2:30 pm MSP Iron Mountain Post Troopers were dispatched to US – 2 and Bates-Gaastra Road in Bates Township. Officers determined that a 2019 Chevorlet Equinox, carrying two people from Amasa, was traveling west on US …

The 15th annual glide and Gorge takes place this weekend as well. This year’s event will celebrate the Maasto Hiihto trail system, and will include a journey highlighting the Swedetown Gorge. Racers will start at the Four season chalet, near the northwest corner of the Houghton County Fair Grounds. The …

Finlandia University announced today the school plans to close following the spring semester. The university made the announcement this afternoon at Hirvonen Hall to a room full of students, staff and faculty. Campus will be closed tomorrow, besides essential staff. The school has also cancelled spring sports, including trips originally …