L’Anse, Fay A. Giunta, 81, a resident of L’Anse, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at the Light House of Hancock where she had been a resident patient. The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes are assisting the family with the arrangements.

LAURIUM, Mich. – Aspirus Keweenaw invites all ladies to learn about caring for your birthday suit at Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful, another fun and fancy Aspiring Women event. Your skin is your body’s largest organ and serves many life-sustaining functions. Many skin changes are just a normal part of aging, …

Researchers at Michigan Tech are working with Army specialists to study how military vehicles perform on different terrains. “Michigan Tech has been a long standing partner of the US Army. In fact, the Keweenaw Research Center used to be part of the Army. It used to be a test center …

Houghton’s lone medical marijuana dispensary will be able to continue to operate after the City Council cleared away an obstacle that could have threatened to shut it down. The council voted unanimously to amend the city’s ordinance governing marijuana dispensaries to match wording required by the state. The original ordinance …

The City of Houghton could become a regular stop for cruise ships, giving passengers a chance to enjoy the city during their brief stay. City Manager Eric Waara said he will be traveling to Thunder Bay to talk with representatives from Victory Cruise Lines and other cruise companies about Houghton …

A group of local leaders are heading to Lansing today to discuss funding for road repairs as the flood recovery effort continues. Houghton City Manager Eric Waara said he was invited to take part in the effort along with Houghton County Road Engineer Kevin Harju and others. The group will …

With the first snowfall likely little more than a month away, the city of Houghton is doing what it can to prepare the roads to weather the winter season. Houghton City Manager Eric Waara said crews were able to get their hands on some blacktop which has allowed some patchwork …

On this week’s Copper Country Today, Rick Allen talks with current Hancock City Manager Glenn Anderson, who is running for a seat on the Houghton County Board. Anderson In the second segment, Rick is joined by Houghton County Board of Commissioners candidate John Sullivan, who currently sits on the Houghton …

Gwendolyn Luella Haltunen passed away, peacefully, at her home surrounded by her loving family on September 25, 2018. She was 100 years a child of God, 98 years a dear Sister, 84 years a loving mother, 78 years a devoted-wife, 59 years a caring grandmother, 33 years a nurturing great-grandmother, …

Legendary artist Norman K. Breyfogle died of heart failure in his Houghton, Michigan home on September 23, 2018. Best known for the distinct style he brought to drawing and co-authoring Batman and other iconic comics during his career, his family and friends knew Norm as so much more than his …