As received from the Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes: David W. Riutta, 73, a resident of Houghton, passed away at his home Tuesday, February 15, 2022, following a lengthy illness. He was born on August 12, 1948, in Hancock a son of the late William and Rachel (Koistila) Riutta. …

Laurium Village Council met on Tuesday night, dealing with openings on the council itself and the police force. Jaikob Djerf is stepping down from his seat, with his resignation being accepted with regret at the meeting. Applications are being taken for his replacement, with a posting already on the village’s …

Beginning in August, the City of Houghton’s two precincts will mirror the new county commissioner districts. Clerk Ann Vollrath says staff have specifically asked for the change. Talking to precinct workers, they are begging for us to not have it that way, because it’s so hard on Election Day. They’re …

A federal judge in northern California has ruled that gray wolves must be reinstated on the threatened and endangered species list, overturning a regulatory decision made late in the Trump administration. The opinion is drawing a range of reactions. State representative Greg Markkanen says the judge is not aware of …

UPDATE; Hancock City Manager, Mary Babcock has declared the “Let Run” over. If you were running your water due to freezing pipes or for prevention, it is time to stop letting your water run. The City of Hancock declared a “let run” for area residences on Friday. The policy suggests …

Per- and polyflouroalkyl substances, better known as PFAS, have been found in shallow groundwater depositories near the Houghton County Memorial Airport. The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department has announced further testing to determine the scope of the problem. So far, 21 homes have agreed to take part in the water …

The Baraga County Board of Commissioners heard from representatives of Heartland Security and Sydaptic, Inc. about proposals to provide a security camera system for the jail. Sheriff Joe Brogan said there are several places along the exterior and interior of the building that do not have good coverage. Right now …

As received from the Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes: John “Topper” Ricci, 83, a lifelong resident of Hancock passed away February 12, 2022, at the Omega House in Houghton from complications with prostate cancer. He was born February 19, 1938, in Hancock, the son of the late Joseph and …

As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home: Wivell T. Menge, age 81, passed away on February 10, 2022. He was born on August 12, 1940 in Hancock to Gage Menge and Jane Wivell Menge. He lived in Hancock until 1942 when his family moved to Detroit, where he was a …

As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home: James Matthew Juntunen, age 56 of Nisula, MI passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He was born December 21, 1965 in L’Anse, MI son of Raymond and Judith (Maki) Juntunen. Jim graduated from L’Anse High School …