On October 10, Feeding America West Michigan,in partnership with Finlandia University, will provide a food distribution to people in need at Baraga Area High School. The distribution will take place at 4:30 p.m. The Mobile Pantry will contain a variety of foods, including fresh produce. This food distribution is to support our …
Read More »Lake Superior Sportsman’s Club’s 9th Annual Trapping Workshop
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced the Lake Superior Sportsman’s Club will offer its ninth-annual Trappers’ Workshop Saturday, Sept. 29 at the club’s facilities in Ontonagon County. The workshop will begin at 10 a.m. EDT (9 a.m. CDT) Sept. 29. Lunch will be provided. The club is located 1.5 miles …
Read More »“A Sense of Place: Works from Rabbit Island” Opening Thursday
HANCOCK, MI – Finlandia University Gallery will present A Sense of Place: Works from Rabbit Island, an exhibit featuring the collected works of 13 artists who participated in the Rabbit Island Foundation Residency Program. Several short films created on and about Rabbit Island will also be on display. Founded in 2010 …
Read More »Crews Try To Get Snowmobile Trails Ready For Winter
It will take a long time and a lot of money to get the area’s trail system back to the way it was before the June storm. The Michigan departments of Environmental Quality and Natural Resources are working together to re-open trails before the upcoming snowmobile season. The storm caused …
Read More »House Approves Water Resources Bill
A recently approved water resources bill is designed to protect the area’s natural resources and critical water infrastructure. Congressman Jack Bergman called the House passage of the Water Resource Development Act a major win for the Great Lakes states. “Michigan’s First District is home to our nation’s most precious natural …
Read More »Baraga Woman Injured In Car Accident
A Baraga woman is hospitalized after a car accident Saturday in Chassell Township. The accident happened on Massie Road near Lehtola Road. The Houghton County Sheriff’s Department says 25-year-old Alyyson Denomie lost control of her vehicle and went into a ditch and struck a tree. She was the only occupant …
Read More »Houghton Man Facing Child Pornography Charges
A Houghton man is facing charges related to the possession of child pornography. 28-year-old Gary Richard Gagnier is accused of uploading child sexually abusive material from his residence since June of last year. He was arrested on Wednesday, September 12th following an investigation led by the Michigan State Police Computer …
Read More »Copper Country Today–September 16, 2018
On this week’s Copper Country Today, Rick Allen talks with Keith DeForge, Candidate for Keweenaw County Probate Judge. Deforge In the second segment, Rick is joined by Marcy Erickson, Director of Superior Americorps. Superior Americorps
Read More »Obituary: Francis D. Kanniainen
Francis D. Kanniainen, age 74, of Houghton, Michigan passed away Monday, September 10, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Covington, MI on October 9, 1943 the son of the late Louie and Ruth (Niemi) Kanniainen. Francis graduated from L’Anse High School in 1961. …
Read More »Obituary: Glenn Doug Raudio
CALUMET – Glenn Douglas (Doug) Raudio, 78, completed his journey to fly with the angels on Thursday, September 13, 2018. He had most recently resided at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility since February. We want to thank David, Ryan and all the nursing and aide staff for their kind …
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