November 29, 2018 Calumet Jeffrey A. Ruona, 56, a resident of Calumet passed away unexpectedly on Thursday November 29, 2018. Arrangements will be announced by the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet.

Houghton Joseph E. DeForge, 89, a former resident of Superior Location, passed away Thursday November 29, 2018, at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility in Hancock where he had been a resident for the past five years. The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes of Houghton are assisting the family …

The Finns’ influence on Upper Michigan’s life, history and culture is well documented. Now, it’s also well compiled and ready for a place on your bookshelf or coffee table. The Finnish American Heritage Center has recently completed a book in the “Images of America” series through Arcadia Press titled “Finns of Michigan’s Upper …

The holiday season is full of great food and delicious treats, but for those with food allergies it can be challenging to find great tasting allergy-friendly foods. That’s the focus of a baking class taking place next week. “Keweenaw Family Resource Center started a little over 25 years ago here …

HOUGHTON, MI – The Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) wrapped up this year’s KEDA monthly breakfast meetings on November 7, with a presentation entitled: Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Essential Infrastructure for Economic Development by Dr. Don Lafreniere, Director, Geospatial Research Facility and Associate Professor of Geography and GIS, Michigan Technological …

The fourth annual Keweenaw Holiday Hoopla will be held Wednesday, December 12th.  This collaborative holiday celebration with a cause is put on by Keweenaw Young Professionals, Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance, and The Continental Fire Company. The reason for this seasonal gathering is more than just good cheer, tasty food, and …

As winter establishes its hold on the region, Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is highlighting resources, including home heating assistance, that may be available for Upper Peninsula residents. “The process for applying for assistance has changed this year,” according to Brett French, UPPCO’s Vice President of Business Development and Communications. …

The number of county roads still closed to traffic after the Father’s Day Flood is down to four. The Houghton County Road Commission says they are Paradise Road at Pilgrim River, Lower Forsman Road at M-26, Old Mill Hill Road and Houghton Canal Road at Oscar Bay. Paradise Road, Old …

On this week’s Copper Country Today, Rick Allen talks with the President of Keweenaw Young Professionals Angela Hoffman as we look ahead to the Keweenaw Holiday Hoopla at the Continental Fire Company December 12th. KYP In the second segment, Rick is joined by Horst Schmidt of the Quincy Smelter Association …

Virginia Secor, 88, a resident of Calumet passed away on November 28, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 3, 1930 in Plymouth, Michigan to Fredrick and Alice (Drewes) Stauffer. She attended the local schools and graduated in 1948. She worked for G.E. at …