Hancock residents are invited to a library orientation and card sign-up event. Since last November, the Portage Lake District Library has been managing the Hancock School Public Library, staffing the library and providing books and other materials, access to library databases, interlibrary loans that enable patrons to borrow books from …

Photo Credit: MDNR An emergency shoreline project will get underway Monday to protect the main entry road on the east end of Porcupine Mountains Wilderness Park. The road is being threatened by erosion caused by high Lake Superior water levels and storm damage. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and …

Larry John Jestila finished this life’s journey on July 26, 2019, with his family at his side. He was born August 8, 1958, in L’Anse, Michigan to Edward “Bimbo” Jestila and Della Salonen Maki Jestila. He lived in L’Anse, Marquette, and Frankfort, Michigan. Larry was known for his piano talent …

Mark S. Roy, age 68, of Baraga, Michigan passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019 in Baraga, MI. There are no funeral services planned. Mark’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.reidfuneralservicechapel.com. The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, Michigan has beenentrusted with the arrangements.

A Benefit Spaghetti Dinner and Bake Sale is being held for Hancock City Manager Barry Givens. Givens has been out on medical leave for treatment of cancer. The fundraising event will be held on Thursday, August 8th at the Finnish American Heritage Center in Hancock from 4:00-7:00pm. The menu includes …

A Louisiana man is seriously injured after a motorcycle accident in Keweenaw County Saturday. Deputies from the Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office responded to the accident on M-26 near the Silver River Loop in Eagle Harbor Township around 3:30pm. A 72 year old man was driving his Ducati motorcycle northbound and …

The following press release was issued by Aspirus Keweenaw: HANCOCK, Mich. – All nursing moms are invited to join in the 2019 “Big Latch On,” a synchronized community breastfeeding event on Saturday, August 3, at the Jutila Center in Hancock. The Big Latch On takes place at 10:30 a.m. and gives …

The following press release was issued by the Copper Country Community Arts Center: Hancock- During the month of August the Youth Art Gallery at the Copper Country Community Arts Center will feature artwork by the 2018 Isle Royale National Park Teen Artists-in-Residence, Gabriel Clark (Charlotte, MI) and Kellan Heikkila, (Chassell, …

A Marquette County man is recovering after being injured in a crash Sunday morning. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Negaunee Post responded to the accident just after 8:00am on County Road 581 near Southwood Lane in Ely Township. A 40-year-old Ishpeming man was traveling northbound in a blue 2010 …

CHASSELL – Robert J. Courchaine, 92, of Halfmoon Beach Rd., Chassell, died Monday morning, July 22, 2019 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, MI. Robert (Bob) was born September 16, 1926 in Chassell, to the late Archie and Blanche Courchaine. He was the oldest of 4 …