November 13, 2018 Calumet Ronald B. Toupin, 76, a resident of Calumet passed away on Tuesday November 13, 2018 at the Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin following a short illness. He was born on July 1, 1942 in Detroit a son of the late Bernard and Christine (Novak) Toupin. He …
Read More »Celebrate loved ones this holiday with Aspirus Keweenaw’s 25th annual Tree of Love
LAURIUM, Mich. – Begin your holiday season with love and memories by joining the Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital Auxiliary for the 25th annual Tree of Love ceremony. The Tree of Love program is a heart-warming way to remember and/or honor someone special by purchasing a light, bell, angel or star ornament in their …
Read More »A Look Inside The CCISD’s Career & Technical Education Center
Residents in the Copper Country are getting the opportunity to see their education tax dollars at work. Last summer, voters passed a millage to renovate classrooms and add more Career & Technical Education programs for the Copper Country Intermediate School District. The CTE Center hosted its open house, giving folks …
Read More »Crowdfunding campaign launched for RICC Pocket Park + Mural project in Ontonagon
LANSING, Mich. – Downtown Ontonagon will soon be home to an inclusive pocket park and historical mural through a new crowdfunding campaign, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the Village of Ontonagon, and the Ontonagon Regional Inclusive Community Coalition (RICC) announced today. The campaign is being offered through Michigan-based crowdfunding platform Patronicity. If the …
Read More »Houghton Police Prepare For Legalized Marijuana
The newly passed state marijuana law is going to take time for law enforcement agencies to get used to. That was the word from Houghton City Police Chief John Donnelly, who spoke on the subject at Wednesday night’s city council meeting. “Our officers are going have to stay up to …
Read More »Copper Country Today–November 18, 2018
On this week’s Copper Country Today, Rick Allen talks with author Lindsay King-Miller to discuss her book “Ask A Queer Chick”, along with Dr. Carolyn Dekker from Finlandia University to talk about their Campus Read program. Ask A Queer Chick In the second segment, Rick is joined by Cathy Aten …
Read More »Obituary: Charles D. Kilpela
South Range: Charles D. Kilpela, 56, of South Range, died at The Lighthouse at Hancock Health Center on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 following a courageous battle with cancer. Burial with military honors from the Copper Country Veterans Association will be held at the Elo Cemetery. The O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home of …
Read More »Superior National Bank and Trust names Brian Donnelly as Vice President/Director of Retail Banking
Superior National Bank and Trust is proud to announce the promotion of Brian Donnelly to Vice President/Director of Retail Banking. As the region’s most trusted local bank, Superior National is continuously expanding its expertise to provide attractive products and services to every customer. In his new role, Brian will be …
Read More »It’s Winter–Drive Like It
Now that winter weather is here, there has been an increase in car accidents as roads become covered in snow and ice. Officials say that most winter accidents can be prevented simply by reducing speed and using general caution while driving in hazardous conditions. Road crews have already taken the …
Read More »Study Shows Upper Peninsula Health Needs
The results from a recent survey on the overall health of the Upper Peninsula can help guide county leaders to solutions to solve the region’s biggest health needs. The Western UP Health Department’s Kate Beer shared the findings of the 2018 Upper Peninsula Community Health Needs Assessment with the Houghton …
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