As the election season closes in on the final days, voters in the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community will be the first to cast ballots at the polls. The KBIC Primary Election is being held this Saturday.  Registered voters in the L’Anse District will vote at the Zeba Hall.  Registered voters …

Voters throughout the state of Michigan will determine the fate of three ballot proposals. Known simply as Proposals 1, 2, and 3, a great deal of money has been spent by both sides to convince you of which way to vote. Proposal 1 deals with the legalization of the possession, …

What will Calumet Village look like after this election and will it even exist? Two recall elections are taking place for Village President Dave Geisler and for trustee Virginia Dwyer, and a proposal to dissolve the village entirely are on the ballot November 6th. Since dissolution also requires a majority …

Toivola Rick (Carl) Hayrynen, 71, of Toivola, died Monday, October 29, 2018, at his home. He was born January 28, 1947, in Hancock, Michigan, to Carl and Aili (Kemppa) Hayrynen. Rick graduated from Jeffers High School in 1965, and Northern Michigan University in 1966. He enlisted in the United States …

HANCOCK George C. Miller, 83, a former Hurontown resident, died Monday, October 29, 2018, at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility in Hancock. He was born March 3, 1935, in Hancock, a son of the late George and Viola (Buckman) Miller and attended the Isle Royale School in Dodgeville. George …

SOUTH RANGE Robert Lee Whipple, Sr., 71, a resident of South Range, died Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at UP Health System Portage. He was born December 11, 1946, in Grand Rapids, Mich., a son of the late Myron and Lillian (Wellman) Whipple, Bob received his Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering …

NEGAUNEE, MICH.  Halloween is filled with excitement and spooky tricks, but with Halloween being the deadliest night of the year for pedestrians, the Michigan State Police is reminding parents to make safety a priority. On average, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and …

Another tourist season has come to a close for the Quincy Mine and this year’s presentation is being called a success after implementing the theatrics of Michigan Tech’s Theater Company. Tom Wright of the Quincy Mine Hoist Association said, “It’s getting bigger and better every single year—more effects, more ghouls, …

If you’re looking to attend college online, you won’t find a better program in the Upper Peninsula than the one offered at Northern Michigan University. That’s the findings of SR Education Group, who recently released their 2019 Best Online Colleges. The rankings were based on salary potential and tuition rates. …

The 41 North Film Festival opens Thursday for its four-day run at Michigan Tech’s Rozsa Center. The festival features more than 20 films, along with filmmakers, special events and music. Now in its 14th year, the 41 North Film Festival brings award-winning independent films, and some of the fascinating individuals …