There is a park dedicated to Hancock residents who have lost their lives in service to their country directly across from city hall. Because of the heavy growth of trees and other greenery, the wall of names at Memorial Park is easy to miss though it was built to streamline …

While Hancock City Manager Barry Givens is out on medical leave, the workload is being handled by city staff putting in a lot of extra time. One of those people doing a lot of work is City Clerk Mary Babcock, who recently resigned from her position on the Hancock School …

The following press release was issued by Lundin Mining: CHAMPION, Mich. August 21, 2019 — Eagle Mine announced today that its regional exploration program in southern Houghton and Baraga counties will conclude over the coming days. The program commenced in the spring of 2018 with aerial magnetic surveys, and drilling …

Troopers from the Michigan State Police Calumet Post are reminding drivers that in just a couple of weeks, schools will be back in session. And with that, there will be an increase in foot, vehicle, and bus traffic in certain areas. Each year, law enforcement receives numerous complaints regarding illegal …

Sawyer International Airport in Marquette County is celebrating its 20th year Anniversary. An event is being held at the Holiday Inn in Marquette today to discuss the growth and highlights of the airport, which officially opened in 1999. After almost 40 years of operation, the U.S. Air Force base closed …

ATV trail riding between Champion and Big Bay, Marquette Co. Michigan residents have until Aug. 31 to help the Department of Natural Resources decide which state forest roads will be open or closed to off-road vehicles in 2020. The DNR updates its online forest roads map every year on April …

The end of summer is approaching and the stores are full of back to school supplies and that can only mean one thing–it’s time for the Houghton County Fair! The fair opens at the fairgrounds in Hancock Thursday afternoon and continues until Sunday evening, featuring rides on the Midway, animals, …

Melvin J. LaFernier Sr., age 69, of L’Anse, MI passed away Friday, August 16, 2019 at Houghton County Medical Care Facility, Hancock, MI. He was born in Hancock, MI on January 29, 1950 the son of the late Leslie and Mildred (Forcia) LaFernier. Melvin graduated from Baraga High School. He …

Hancock: Elsie “Dusty” Coleman of Hancock passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Portage Pointe at U.P. Health System–Portage. Memorial services will be conducted at the Hancock Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Friday, August 23, 2019.  Interment will be at Lakeside Cemetery in Hancock. Funeral arrangements are being …

Chassell Raymond Gronevelt, 69, died 19th of August 2019 at his home in Chassell, MI with his wife and two sons by his side. The family was unsure of how long he was battling cancer but he was diagnosed with leukemia in the spring. One week before passing Ray was …