The public is invited to a ribbon cutting and dedication for the new elevator at the Calumet Theatre. The event marks the completion of the “Lift Us Up” Elevator Project. The ceremony will take place on September 4th, starting at 4pm with the ribbon cutting, followed by the dedication at …

The site of Calumet’s Italian Hall is the recipient of much well-deserved attention this fall. Recently, a stone memorial was placed at the site with the name of each Italian Hall victim inscribed within the stone. That stone will be formally dedicated soon. The walkway to the arch was also …

On this week’s Copper Country Today, Rick Allen talks with Sarah Peurakoski from Superior Alliance For Independent Living as we talk about caring for our local aging LGBT community. Aging LGBT In the second segment, Rick is joined by Deb Barna to preview the 2nd annual Soberfest, taking place Saturday …

Registration is now open for the fifth annual Aspirus Keweenaw Light the Night Fun Run/Walk in Laurium.  Mark your calendar and get your glow on with family and friends as each year continues to get bigger and better than the last. The event takes place on Saturday, September 15th.  Light …

Fall tours of the Quincy Smelter are set to begin in September. As the leaves begin to change, the tour provides an opportunity for enjoying the color in the Portage Lake in the valley of Houghton and Hancock. The Quincy Smelter Association holds monthly tours showcasing the only intact copper …

As summer vacation comes to a close and parks in the area will see less use in the upcoming weeks, so does the water quality testing at local beaches. “Western UP Health Department does testing every summer at 17 beaches around the 5 county area at state and local parks …

August 29, 2018 — This Labor Day holiday weekend, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is removing lane restrictions on about two-thirds of its road and bridge projects statewide to ease traffic delays for holiday travelers. AAA Michigan estimates more than 1 million people from Michigan are expected to travel 50 …

Three people have been interviewed in connection with a reported drive-by shooting in Ishpeming. The incident happened on Iron Street around 10pm Tuesday.  Police responded to a report of gun shots and discovered that a drive by shooting had occurred at that residence.  No injuries were reported. The suspects fled …

Michele Annette Perry, age 49 of Watton, MI passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018 with her family by her side. She was born December 18, 1968 in L’Anse, MI daughter of Leslie and Elaine (King) Franti. Michele graduated from L’Anse High School in 1987. She married Donald Perry on …

Arnheim Gudrun Emma Holstein, 74, a resident of Arnheim passed away Wednesday morning August 29, 2018, following a short illness. The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral homes of Chassell are assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced at a later time.