Houghton Bonnie Smith, 75, a resident of Houghton passed away on Tuesday March 19, 2019 at the Omega House in Houghton. She was born on September 26, 1943 in Calumet a daughter of the late James and Margaret (Zadravetz) Whitford. Bonnie graduated from Calumet High School with the class of …

An Upper Peninsula lawmaker is pushing a bill she sponsored in order to guide sound, long-term mining policy in the state. State Representative Sara Cambensy of Marquette testified Wednesday at a House Committee hearing on her proposed Mining Bill. Cambensy’s House Bill 4227 seeks to strengthen and develop a sustainable …

The following press release was issued by Finlandia University: The Copper Country community is invited to the Finnish American Heritage Center on Saturday, March 30 from 2 to 5 p.m. for the inaugural Wellness Fair at Finlandia University. The fair will include more than a half dozen vendors, several no-cost …

Are you curious to know what it takes to start your own business? The MTEC SmartZone’s Jason Mack will be presenting on this topic at the Portage Lake District Library on Monday at 6:30pm. Some of these include: what problem are you solving, what is your go to market plan, …

On this week’s Copper Country Today, Rick Allen talks with Horst Schmidt and Kathleen Heideman from the Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition about their upcoming Celebrate The UP event taking place in Marquette. In the second segment, Rick is joined by Finlandia Sports Information Director Mike Bond, Athletic Director Curtis Wittenberg, …

The following press release was issued by Portage Paddle Sports: After two successful seasons, Portage Paddle Sports will be expanding for the 2019 summer season. Portage Paddle Sports will continue to operate at Hancock Beach in Hancock, Michigan and will now open a second location at Ray Kestner Waterfront Park …

The following press release was issued by Aspirus Keweenaw: LAURIUM, Mich. – Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital & Clinics is pleased to welcome Kirk Klemme, MD, to it’s growing team of medical providers. Dr. Klemme has more than 40 years of medical experience and he is here to help people of all ages …

The following press release was issued by Finlandia University: The rich history of Suomi Seminary and the lives and ministries of its graduates will be honored and celebrated September 21-22, 2019 on the campus of Finlandia University. This event, titled “By Faith,” will gather living alumni, family of alumni, the …

Hundreds of Keweenaw area students visited the campus of Michigan Tech Tuesday as they took part in all sorts of fun and games, and all in the name of “Science.”  The Western UP Science and Engineering Festival brings elementary and middle school students and their families from many areas to …

A bipartisan plan to make state government more accountable to the people of Michigan is being supported by Representative Greg Markkenen. The Hancock Republican said the State House unanimously approved the multi-bill proposal Tuesday, a package he co-sponsored. “A government cannot effectively serve its people unless it is transparent,” Markkanen …