Correction: MDOT says the snow will be placed back on the lift bridge next week. “Providing all goes as planned and the test lifts are completed in those two nights, the club will be able to place snow again after Wednesday and the trail should be open for the remainder …

A joint effort to renovate the Celtic House in Hancock is highlighting the incredible history of one of the city’s oldest properties. Dating back to the 1860’s, it was first owned by Ransom Shelden before being sold to Dr. William Perry. Michigan Tech archivist Emily Schwiebert says the home quickly …

As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home: Robert Stanley (Bobby) Seppanen, age 73 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital following a short illness. Bobby was a kind person. You could not find another human being that was as wonderful as Bob. …

As received from the Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes: Margaret L. Salmi, 98, a former resident of Hancock passed away Wednesday March 2, 2022, at the Franklin House of Portage Pointe where she had been a resident patient. She was born on November 24, 1923, in Houghton, MI to …

A familiar face will be joining Hancock’s city council. Hancock’s new interim council member will be Lisa McKenzie. She will take over Will Lytle’s seat. Lytle left Hancock Council about a month ago, after receiving a job offer in Moscow, ID. McKenzie previously served on the city council from 200 …

The CopperDog 150, 80 and 25 return to the Upper Peninsula’s gem this weekend. And the race can’t start without teams of dogs, mushers, spectators to cheer, and most important the many volunteers who keep the race going. For the CopperDog to run safely year in and year out, organizers …

It goes by many names around the world: Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras, Pancake Day, or in parts with strong Finnish heritage, Laskiainen. A theme throughout is fattening food, one last celebration before the Lenten season. Copper Island Academy figured out one way to burn off some of those calories. The …

Tomorrow and Saturday night, along with a matinee Sunday, offers you three chances to see The Story Seller’s Tale, a play put on by the Houghton Middle School. David Crowley is overseeing the production and he explains the general premise. Esme is the Story Seller, who is trying to make …

The GOP majority in Lansing is pushing to reduce state income taxes, something that has gotten the support of representative Greg Markkanen. Senate Bill 768 helps drop the rate for workers and also provides seniors with additional exemptions. Under the Republican plan, the income tax rate would be slashed from …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Joseph “Elboe” Ellenich, 64, a resident of Calumet passed away at his home on Monday February 28, 2022. He was born on March 10, 1957 in Laurium to Lawrence and Elizabeth (Belanger) Ellenich. He attended the Sacred Heart School and graduated …