Calumet: Anneliese Dupuis, 89, of Calumet passed away peacefully at the Houghton County Medical Care facility on May 29, 2018. She was born on January 15, 1925 in Bad Vilbel, Germany to Heinrich and Marie Magdalene (Krieg) Winter. She attended school in Germany and moved to the United States after …

HOUGHTON Pamela Anne Sheridan Pam was born January 30th, 1958, to Arthur and Rita Motz in St. Johns, Michigan.  She was raised on the family dairy farm and spoke of her perfect childhood. In high school, Pam excelled at music where she was the first chair flute and was a …

The North Woods Conservancy is raffling off a brand new truck as a fundraiser. The grand prize in the Keweenaw Truck Raffle is a 2018 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z-71, four door, 4×4, Midnight Edition. The truck is valued at over $56,000 and includes tax and license plus 25 percent of …

The City of Hancock is home to a new type of business.  A ribbon cutting ceremony was held yesterday afternoon to introduce the public to 101 Quincy. Co-Owner Lynn Makela says they offer a shared office space for independent professionals.  “The basic concept is that you’re working on an independent …

A Houghton County community is boosting town pride and calling on its residents and neighbors to help do so with a public designing contest. Franklin Township will be selecting a design for its official township flag this summer and is currently accepting contest entries. Inside the township offices are both …

The U.P. Regional Blood Center is experiencing a critical need for O-negative, A-negative and O-positive blood types. If you meet the requirements, you’re asked to please consider giving the “gift of life.” Donors must be healthy, hydrated, at least 110 lbs., at least 17 years of age, have a picture …

State Representative Scott Dianda wants the state attorney general to investigate Michigan’s high gas prices. The Calumet Democrat sent a letter to Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette Wednesday asking him to begin the investigation. Michigan gas prices currently rank higher than the national average, and in many places exceed $3.00 …

On this week’s Copper Country Today, Rick Allen talks with Dr. Kelly Kamm from Michigan Tech about her study of breastfeeding in the Upper Peninsula. Breastfeeding In the second segment, Rick is joined by Mary Sears, director of UPCPAC about the Upper Peninsula Conservative Political Action Conference of Michigan. UPCPAC …

The Portage Lake District Library will host the Alzheimer’s Association of Marquette for an afternoon of educational programs about Alzheimer’s Disease on Thursday, May 31, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. The programs will be presented by Jake Bilodeau, Regional Director of the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Michigan Chapter. The programs …

Summer is around the corner, which means so is the Canal Run! There are many ways for you to be involved in this great community event. Volunteers are needed to help with areas of the event on July 21st for water stations, road crossing patrol, finish line set-up, back-up timers, …