Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division officials said today the state’s wolf population has remained relatively stable over the past four wolf surveys, the most recent of which occurred this past winter. DNR wildlife biologists estimate there was a minimum of 662 wolves found among 139 packs across the …

State Representative Scott Dianda (D-Calumet) and State Senator Tom Casperson (R-Escanaba) sponsored resolutions in the House and Senate, respectively, in tribute to Michigan Tech University President Glenn Mroz, who will step down at the end of this month. In addition, Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette crafted a tribute to Mroz. …

On this week’s Copper Country Today, Rick Allen talks with Michelle Anderson from UP Wildlife Rehabilitation—Keweenaw Group about their effort to build a local aviary. Aviary In the second segment, Rick is joined by Republican Candidate for State Representative of Michigan’s 110th District, Greg Markkanen. Markkanen Brought to you by …

Clayton “Keith” Mugford, 77, a resident of Jacobsville passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at UP Health System-Marquette with his family at his side. He was born on December 21, 1940 in Ahmeek to Clayton Collins “Jack” and Dorothy L. (Smith) Mugford. He loved to tell stories about his …

CALUMET — Marcia L. Blau, 62, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at the Omega House in Houghton, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on November 21, 1955, in Laurium, to Wilho and Viola (Wertanen) Isaacson. Marcia was employed at the Parkside Restaurant and later at …

Gary Wayne Auge, 74, of Flint and Baraga, MI died December 27, 2017. Gary was born on January 30, 1943 the son of Henry and Sylvia (Styrk) Tollefson. He married Susan White on November 6, 1965 in Baraga. Gary was a veteran serving in the U.S. Navy from 1961-1965. He …

James H. “Jim” Liberty, age 84, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 at D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette, Michigan. He was born in Baraga, MI on July 21, 1933 the son of the late Harry and Marion S (Schwalm) Liberty Jim graduated from high school in Detroit, MI. …

PAINESDALE Mildred Irene (Maki) Klingkammer, 88, of Painesdale, Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 8 at UPHS Portage, after a brief illness. She was born in Elo, Michigan, on March 4, 1930, to John and Elina (Tamminen) Maki. She attended Doelle School, but later graduated from Jeffers High School. Mildred …

Here are 10 Good Things that happened in Houghton recently.  Can you think of some more? The Lakeshore Drive crosswalks were painted and well received. The Michigan Municipal League (MML) and the Michigan Department of Treasury held a spring training session here and had high marks for Houghton. The kayak …

With Bridgefest set to take place this weekend, both communities of Houghton and Hancock are making some final preparations. Now in its 31st year, the planning committee has added a new start to the festival. “Bridgefest is a celebration of the bridge.  It’s the heaviest lift bridge in the world.  …