Good news came earlier than expected for municipalities in Houghton County who have been seeking state aid to help fund road repairs. The governor’s decision to have the state pay the required FEMA match for Houghton County is believed to be a result from a recent trip to Lansing from …

Lake Linden–Margaret Mary “Peggy” Belopavlovich, 86, a resident of the Houghton County Medical Care Facility, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018 in Hancock with her family by her side. She was born on June 4, 1932 in Hancock to John Sr. (Jack) and Veronica O’Brien.  She graduated from the …

Jane Julia Pelto, 74, a resident of Mohawk, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018 at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 1:00 pm at the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet, with George Newman to officiate. Visitation …

Wilene Lucille Pietila AKA Lucille Wilene Moore, 80, passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018 at the Lighthouse at Hubbell. She was born on July 29, 1938 to Sidney and Lucille (Salmi) Pietila in Detroit. She leaves behind her 4 daughters, Penny, Shauna, Kim, Shari, 2 nieces, Jodi and Doreen, …

A movie that depicts the realities of war is the October selection for the Finnish American Heritage Center’s Nordic Film Series, which begins Thursday, October 11 at 2 and 6 p.m. “Taistelu Näsilinnasta 1918” (The Battle of Näsilinna in 1918) is Claes Olsson’s Finnish drama about the Tampere Battle in the …

The Lake Superior watershed’s conservation history—one of both degradation and recovery—provides road maps to a more resilient future, says environmental historian Nancy Langston. “I think too many people assume that because the Lake Superior watershed right now looks so forested, pristine and remote that it is pristine and remote,” Langston …

HANCOCK – The kids are back in school, the fall colors are resplendent, and Western U.P. Health Department reminds you that now is the perfect time to consider seasonal flu shots for you and your family. The health department will host two walk-in flu shot clinics at its Hancock office …

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan will receive nearly $56 million in federal funds to continue its work to reduce opioid abuse and use, Lt. Gov. Brian Calley announced today. “Opioid abuse is a national epidemic that is profoundly impacting so many families and individuals in communities all around the state,” Calley …

LANSING, Mich. – For establishing a solid foundation to attract private investment and further build on municipality assets, the city of Bessemer has been awarded Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) certification, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. The MEDC will formally present the award in recognition of the city’s new designation at a community …

HOUGHTON, MICH- The National Park Service and partners transported two more wolves to Isle Royale this week. On Tuesday, Oct. 2, a female wolf was transported by the NPS boat BEAVER from Grand Portage, Minnesota, and released in the park.   On Thursday, Oct. 4, another female wolf was flown on the US Fish …