As received from the Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes: Elaine S. LaFernier, 75, a resident of Hancock passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 29, 2021.She was born on January 3, 1946, in Askel, MI, a daughter of the late Waino and Hilma (Moilanen) Juntunen. Elaine was raised in Askel and …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Joan Heikkila, 76, a resident of Fulton passed away peacefully on Sunday October 3, 2021 at the Omega House in Houghton. She was born on December 21, 1944 in Laurium to John and Eleanor (Puhek) Buckett. She attended the local schools …

As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home: Karl Robert Kahkonen, age 73 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Saturday, October 2nd, 2021 at his home. He was born November 26, 1947 in L’Anse, MI son o f Waino and Marie (Brunet) Kahkonen. Karl graduated from L’Anse High School in 1966. …

John Saarinen of L’Anse Fire Department added that the L’Anse Fire Department extinguished the burning vehicle and the vehicle was removed by 906 Towing after the MSP did a crash reconstruction.   ********************************************************************** On Friday a vehicle crash in L’Anse led to one fatality. At approximately 10:15 pm October 1st, …

Correction: The story originally read that the Mohawk Fire Department assisted with Off Road rescues, it in fact the Ahmeek Fire Department. ***************************************************************************** With snowfall right around the corner, efforts to mark the hundreds of miles of trails in Keweenaw County continues. The gofundme.com campaign has a goal of $7,500, …

Women and activists around the country, and right here in the Copper Country voiced their concerns over the new abortion ban in Texas. The ban on abortion in Texas became law in the state at the beginning of September. In our state of Michigan there is a law on the …

And this Saturday in South Range the Lions Club hosts Oktoberfest. The whole day looks to be a great time for all families, friends and celebrating together. The morning of the festival will be at the Range Lounge with the Lions Club holding a pancake breakfast. There will be a …

In a statement last week 1st District of Michigan Congressman,  Representative Jack Bergman, says that the current language of the National Defense Authorization Act for the Fiscal Year of 2022 contains red flag law-like language. Red flag laws are those that allow police or family to petition state courts to …

Northern Michigan University named their Interim President on Friday. Kerri Schuiling will take over the role for the university while the schools Board of Trustees searches for someone to fill the role permanently. Schuiling was appointed to Provost and Vice President in 2014. She is the lead developer of the …

Hancock      Elaine S. LaFernier, 75, a resident of Hancock passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 29, 2021.      The Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock is assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced at a later time.