Ripley       Mary M. Hatcher, 77, a resident of Ripley passed away Sunday February 24, 2019, at the Franklin House of Portage Pointe in Hancock following a short illness.      She was born on April 5, 1941, in Laurium, MI, a daughter of the late John B. and …

Atlantic Mine Joanne L. Marttila, 74, a resident of Atlantic Mine passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019.   She was born April 8, 1944, in Hancock, daughter of Alfred and Flora (Ruonavaara) Hendrickson.  She graduated from Hancock High School with the class of 1962. She worked at Vollwerth’s for several …

ATLANTIC MINE William (Bill) John Coponen, 85, a resident of Atlantic Mine, passed away on February 25, 2019,  at the UP Health System in Marquette, Mich., after a brief illness. He was born March 28, 1933, in Painesdale, to the late Martha and Urho Coponen. Bill was a veteran of the …

Drivers near the L’Anse Area Schools are being asked to obey a “No Left Turn” sign that is meant to protect students walking home from school. School officials posted a request for the public’s help in keeping kids safe on their Facebook page. The sign is located near the Pizza …

Food, clothing, and shelter are often available through programs that help provide the basic necessities, but when a family has a child who needs just a little extra help, that family can turn to Simple Kindness for Youth (SKY). SKY is a local organization that Bubba Megowen says provides those …

The Portage Health Foundation (PHF) has a scholarship program for students graduating from the belowlisted high schools in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon counties. PHF will award one (1) $500 scholarship to a graduating senior (AY 2018/19) from each school. The scholarship is a one-time award. PHF’s intention is that …

On this week’s Copper Country Today, Rick Allen talks with Angela Luskin, Health and Fitness manager from UP Health System Portage, as we look ahead to the Great Bear Chase, taking place March 9th on the Swedetown Trails. In the second segment, Rick is joined by Jeff Foss and Krissy …

Some changes are in store for the entertainment lineup at the Historic Calumet Theatre. The venue is under new management and is proud to announce its full schedule for the 2019 entertainment season, including several well known headline acts.  “We like to think we’re upping the ante a little bit …

A Hancock resident is calling on the city council to take action to manage snowmobile traffic in the city before climate change leads to bigger problems. John Budd, a local researcher and advocate of climate change awareness, shared his concerns about snowmobile traffic with the city council at their regular …

The following press release was issued by UPEC: The Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition (UPEC) is seeking entries for its video contest. Consider what makes the UP environment special to you. Take us on a tour of your most loved location. Show us highlights from your favorite outdoor sport. If you …