Casper Sorvala, 78, a resident of Hubbell, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at the Omega House in Houghton. A graveside service with Military Rites will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, July 2, 2018 at the Lake View Cemetery in Section 62, with Pastor Rodney Johnson to …

(Houghton, MI) – Following are the latest updates regarding the flood recovery efforts in Houghton County. Roads held up well during Friday’s midday storm. There were spotty areas of minor damage and lost power, but nothing major was reported. The storm did slow some work activity, but nearly all crews …

The Volunteer Reception Center (VRC) and the Dee Stadium Donation Center are both moving to the former JCPenney location in the Copper Country Mall (rear entrance) effective tomorrow, June 30. The VRC is open today, June 29, until 5 p.m. at the church, and will be open in its new …

WESTERN UPPER PENINSULA – Western U.P. Health Department staff continue to monitor surface water quality at 41 locations throughout the Western Upper Peninsula. Based on the most recent lab results, 19 beach locations are classified as open and safe for swimming, and five additional locations are open with advisories to …

Paul J. McKinstry, 82, a resident of Calumet passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at the Omega House in Houghton. He was born on April 5, 1936 in Laurium to James and Bernice (Stetter) McKinstry. He attended Sacred Heart High School and graduated with the Class of 1955. Following …

Marie Elena Salo went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 27, surrounded by her loved ones at her home.  She fought a courageous battle against breast cancer. She was born in Ishpeming, MI to Wilho & Jennie (Heinonen) Salo.  She later moved to Eben Junction to the …

The Ottawa Sportsmen’s Club and Baraga County Republican Party will be hosting a gun rights rally on Saturday, July 7th at the Ottawa Sportsmen’s Club in Pelkie. The event will take place between 1 and 3 P.M. Guest speakers include numerous candidates, local gun rights activists, and a representative from …

A march to protest the separation of families at the border is planned for tomorrow. The Keweenaw March to Support Immigrant Families will be held in conjunction with other marches planned around the country. Organizers say the goal is to end zero tolerance, baby jails, family detention and to support …

Michigan Tech is the recipient of a gift of forest land valued at more than a million dollars. The gift of 640 acres to the School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science is from Ruth Nara of Houghton and Bootjack.  The parcel of land is located in Houghton County’s Torch …

Keweenaw residents continue to show support for those affected by the recent flash floods. Many took part in a benefit concert that was organized to raise funds for those who’s homes were affected. Hundreds gathered at the Chassell Pavilion in Centennial Park Thursday night in support of the relief effort …