A former Aspirus executive, and now Michigan hospital administrator, died in a plane crash in Northwest Florida Tuesday. MyMichigan Health President and CEO Diane Postler-Slattery and her husband, Don, were both aboard the aircraft when it went down, killing all occupants. Postler-Slattery was chief operating officer of Aspirus Wausau Hospital …

There will be an anticipated nine dockings this summer from cruise ships in the City of Houghton. That brings with it economic benefits, but also significant costs. Manager Eric Waara says there is an agreement in place to help mitigate those expenses. City officials have presented drafts to both companies …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Reginald Harrell, 84, a resident of Laurium, MI passed away at his home on Tuesday March 8, 2022. He was born on July 8, 1937, in Isle Wight County, Virginia to Walter and Ida (Babb) Harrell. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson …

The 4-H program for Houghton and Keweenaw Counties is offering its annual $500 scholarship again, and now soliciting applications. There are some restrictions on who can submit for the award. The person must have been part of 4-H for at least three years and still live in the area. The …

Logging trucks and tractor trailers will be a bit lighter next week as spring weight restrictions are implemented in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon Counties. Maximum loads are reduced to 65% of normal legal capacity and weigh stations will be operating seven days a week until the curbs are lifted. …

Grant  Township is looking into helping residents dispose of hazardous household waste. At their previous regular meeting they township was approached about beginning a disposal program so the community can dispose of items like used motor oil, old house paint, and other hazardous materials that tend to pile up over …

At Tuesday’s Calumet-Laurium-Keweenaw Board of Education meeting, the group recognized the high school’s JROTC. Major Michael Farley and First Sergeant Mark Powell lead one of the oldest battalions in the nation. The goal of the program is to prepare students for college through physical fitness, academic success, and a focus …

As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: Raymond Joseph Slattery, 86, a long-time resident of Tampa, FL, died on March 7, 2022, at Melech Hospice House in Florida. Raymond was born in Ripley on July 6, 1935, to the late William and Leah (Turcotte) Slattery. He graduated from Hancock High School in …

As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: Houghton: John “Jack” Mutter, 76, formerly of Houghton, passed away on March 6, 2022 in Florida following a lingering illness. He was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hancock on October 26, 1945. He attended St. Joseph Catholic grade school and later Houghton …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Robert B Sakkinen, 82, a resident of Calumet passed away on Tuesday March 8, 2022 at UP Health System-Portage. He was born on January 18, 1940 in Detroit to Raymond and Kathryn (Hegner) Sakkinen. He attended the local schools and graduated …