An economic impact study credits Michigan Tech will creating about 4,200 jobs and generating $448 million in spending in the state of Michigan in 2016. The report says that represents a rate of return of nearly 10 to 1 on every dollar the state invests in the university. The study …

The local trail system remains badly damaged following the Father’s Day Flood and many are still closed.  While work is being done to repair those trails, the public is being asked for patience because it will be a long process. “We continue to work diligently to repair the trails and …

An estimated 150 people are being featured as the faces of “Copper Country Strong” in a group photo taken Tuesday at UP Health System—Portage. While that is still only a fraction of the number of people who were impacted by the Father’s Day Flood or volunteered during the cleanup, the …

Henricus M Dingena, age 75 of Baraga, MI passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at U.P. Health System, Marquette, MI. Private family services will be held. The Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Friends may sign Henricus’s guest book or send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com

Andreas G Bageris, age 84 of Pelkie, MI passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at U.P.. Health System, Marquette, MI. Private family services will be held. Burial will be in the Elo Cemetery. The Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Hancock Mildred H. Maki, age 91, passed away peacefully with her son and daughter-in-law by her side Monday morning, July 16, 2018. Millie was born in Hubbell, MI on February 10, 1927 to the late Hjalmer and Hilda Anderson. As a very young child, the family moved to the Rauhala …

The Vaudeville Show returns to the Calumet Theatre Tuesday night. The show starts at 7pm and features a wide variety of local talent. “Back before all the electronic entertainment, we had people who would go out to Vaudeville and they would get to see a variety of acts that were …

The 2nd annual Keweenaw County Public Safety Day is being held this Saturday.  The free event takes place from 10am to 2pm at the Mohawk Park in Mohawk. Public Safety Day is an event that brings members of the public together with the people who provide all aspects of Public …

A local author will be discussing and signing his new book at the Calumet Public Library Wednesday. Clifton Brusso will be at the library from 6:30-8:00pm to talk about how he got started writing and his newest book, A Few Fruits And An Onion. This event is sponsored by the …

Visitors to the L’Anse Waterfront Park have some new attractions to enjoy.  The Village recently completed over a half million dollars worth of upgrades to the marina and the nearby water park. Improvements include new water and electrical utilities, access to the village Wi-Fi, a new Harbormaster house complete with …