As received from the Pearce Funeral Home: Thomas Raymond Codere, 70, of Lake Linden, passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2021, at UP Health System-Marquette.He was born on December 28, 1951, at home on the family farm on Rice Lake Road, a twin son of Edward and Evelyn (Thibodeau) Codere. …

No, it’s not your imagination. Hancock sidewalks through the downtown area are immaculately groomed lately. Ariens has selected the city as a testing ground for snow removal equipment. The Wisconsin manufacturer is famed for its bright orange paint scheme, and is considered one of the leaders in the industry. Houghton …

Mats are down and snowmobilers rejoice, as the Portage Lake Lift Bridge is now in place for crossing over the canal this winter. The span across the Keweenaw Waterway has been disrupted in the beginning of the snowmobile season by construction work by MDOT. Yesterday snow groomers laid out the …

2 vehicles stolen in Lake Linden lead to a police pursuit by the Houghton PD. Yesterday at around 5 am 2 cars were stolen in the Lake Linden area. While on patrol, an officer with the Houghton Police Department located one vehicle on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. When the …

Maria Velat was a captain on the Houghton High School cross country team as a sophomore, with hopes of pursuing sports in college. All of that changed dramatically with the rapid onset of transverse myelitis. In a matter of days, she went from participating in meets to being unable to …

Calumet Theatre Company Board President Dan Jamison says the operating entity for the venerable historic building has agreed to a new insurance policy for the venue. Not only is the coverage more comprehensive than its predecessor, it is specifically tailored for the entertainment industry. Jamison says a copy has been …

As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home: Martha Florence Koskela, age 105, of L’Anse, MI, died peacefully in her sleep at home on December 25, 2021. Martha was born on November 27, 1916, to Karl and Brita Liisa (Jumisko) Hanson in Paynesville, MI, and graduated from Ewen High School in …

As received from the Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes: Robert J. Spahn, 85, a resident of Liminga, peacefully passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021, at home surrounded by family. He was born on July 2, 1936, in Chicago, IL, a son of the late Leo and Mary (Hefner) Spahn. …

A new business advertisement may have been too hot for a prime location on Sharon Avenue. The Fire Station Cannabis Company has partially dismantled a large sign near the intersection of Sharon and Ridge Road. Houghton City Manager Eric Waara says it isn’t gone for good yet. Waara says he …

At around 1:15 AM Christmas Eve a 30-year-old Pennsylvania man allegedly shot two men at a cabin in Marenisco, killing one. Gogebic County Sheriff’s Office is the lead investigative agency, and put out a press release on the incident detailing the charges. Nicholas Millard of Spring Mills, Pennsylvania faces four …