Hubbell: Pauline Belopavlovich, a resident of Christian Community Home in Osceola, WI passed away peacefully October 20, 2018. Pauline was born in Calumet, Michigan, to Wilbert and Aina (Jarvi) Toyra on May 3, 1927. She grew up in the Copper Country and graduated from Dollar Bay High School. After a …

Lake Linden: Elizabeth LePage, 91, of Lake Linden, passed away on October 20, 2018, at the Omega House in Houghton. She was born on June 13th, 1927, in Detroit, MI, where her parents, Robert and Elizabeth Goodfriend had recently relocated from Ontario Canada. She has one younger brother, Tom, and …

A late-night showing of the cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show will take place at the Rozsa Center this Saturday night. Audience participation and costumed debauchery is strictly encouraged.  Probably the oddest, most off-the-wall cult film ever made, this kinky rock & roll science fiction horror movie is everybody’s favorite …

A cold and snowy weekend did not stop the crowds from attending fifteen race stages throughout the weekend, including the final event on Saturday evening, bringing hundreds of spectators to Lakeshore Drive in Houghton to witness the conclusion of this year’s Lake Superior Performance Rally. “It was a great weekend. …

[Hancock, MI] This past week marked the four-month anniversary of the Father’s Day flood. Since then, a lot of progress has been made by the Portage Health Foundation’s (PHF) Flood with Love initiative. The initiative’s intent has been, and continues to be, doing the most good for the most people. …

Significant rainfall and cooler temperatures may have dampened the spirits of outdoor recreationists this fall; however, the silver-lining has been an increase in the production of clean, renewable energy from Upper Peninsula Power Company’s (UPPCO) hydroelectric generation fleet. “The extra rainfall has increased the amount of water that is available …

Michigan voters will decide three statewide ballot proposals this November 6th. The three ballot proposals address recreational marijuana use, the formation of an independent legislative redistricting commission and revisions to state voting laws  Local residents have two choices to learn more about those proposals at a pair of forums this …

Dominic J. Picciano, age 62, of Baraga, MI passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. He was born in L’Anse, MI on December 15, 1955 the son of the late Dominic and Pearl (Curtis) Picciano. Dominic graduated from Baraga High School in 1974. He married Ann Ross …

Kori Beth LaFernier a loving daughter and sister, taken from the world too soon on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at age 21. Kori was born on August 21, 1997 in Hancock, MI the daughter of Troy and Kristy (Saari) LaFernier. In her short time here, she has touched many lives …

Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business? Are you enrolled in a design course? Learn about how trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and patents play a role in starting a business and designing products. The Van Pelt and Opie Library at Michigan Tech is hosting the United States Patent …