In the wake of another school shooting, State Senator Tom Casperson says the Michigan legislature is taking steps to protect students. Eight students and two teachers were killed Friday at Santa Fe High School in Texas. The alleged shooter was taken into custody after a 25-minute shootout with law enforcement. …

Berkley, MI Spring graveside services for Bertha Ann (Jackovich) Smith, 88, a resident of Berkley, MI who passed away February 10, 2018, will be held 12:30 Friday May 25, 2018, at the Forest Hill Cemetery of Houghton with Fr. John Martignon to officiate. The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes …

Hurontown Lillian G. Tervonen, 86, a resident of Hurley, WI, and former Hurontown resident passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, WI, where she had been a resident patient for the past two years. She was born on March 10, 1932, …

Calumet Carl Jarvela, 93, a resident of Calumet passed away on Friday May 18, 2018 at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility. He was born on February 3, 1925 in Allouez a son of the late Charles and Annie (Sarja) Jarvela. He attended Calumet High School. He was a veteran …

Ontonagon Joseph Steven Moskwa of Ontonagon and Red Wing, Minnesota passed peacefully Saturday, May 19 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, MN following a brief illness. He was born July 26, 1929 to Joseph and Sophie (nee Mazurek) in Ontonagon, the oldest son of three siblings, Helen (Drew) and John Moskwa. …

Chassell Rhonda Ann Wisti passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 19, 2018. She was 56 years young. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She was beautiful and kind. She was our rock. In lieu of sending flowers or cards, please pet a dog, buy a book …

The Musical Journey through Finland’s Independence continues its tour as it heads to Wisconsin. The 101 Years of Finnish Music concert series will be at Little Finland in Hurley on Thursday May 31st. Then it’s on to Minnesota with shows at the Fond Du Lac Tribal College in Duluth on …

The Portage Lake District Library will host the Keweenaw Garden Club for its final presentation for this season on Monday, May 21, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. MSU Master Gardener Amanda Binoniemi will present “Lilacs for the U.P. Gardener.” She will discuss the history and lore of lilacs from the …

The Alzheimer’s Association—Greater Michigan Chapter—UP Regional Office is holding an event in Houghton later this month. The program will take place at the Portage Lake District Library on Thursday, May 31st. The event runs from 1:00-4:00pm. Below are the details for the programs. These are 100% free to the public. …

The Portage Lake District Library is continuing to ask for area residents to take part in a series of focus groups to help form a new strategic plan for the library. Those who would like to share their vision for new library services in our area, or who have ideas …