Pearl Herstrom, 94, a resident of Calumet passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 1:00 pm in the Lake View Cemetery with Pastor David Taivalkoski to officiate. The Erickson Crowley Peterson …

Hancock- Registration is now open for summer art classes at the Copper Country Community Arts Center. There is a an exciting variety of classes, programs, and camps this summer, including free programs for 8th-12th grade students. Classes include metal casting, lost wax bronze casting, writing, watercolor painting, letterpress printing, clay, …

[Hancock, MI] The Portage Health Foundation (PHF) released their first of three Community Recreational Facilities and Resources RFP this past January. The intention of these grants was to support projects that will have an impact on community health and wellness while addressing the systemic health needs and risk factors of …

The Portage Lake District Library will host Michigan Technological University’s Safety, Technology and Attention Lab while they conduct a research study titled “Attitudes Toward Technology” on Wednesday, May 16, at 1:00 p.m. and again at 2:00 p.m. The Safety, Technology and Attention Lab is looking for people who are 55 …

Local DJ John Carroll from 97.7 The Wolf raised money for charity this weekend as he joined over 400 athletes who competed in the Red Bull 400 Copper Peak Competition. Carroll said, “We are running up Copper Peak for DDIY, Don’t Do It Yourself. It’s an organization in Houghton that helps …

Former Hancock Mayor Barry Givens is the city council’s selection to be the new city manager. Givens was chosen from four candidates who interviewed for the position on Saturday. The decision to extend the offer to Givens was reached unanimously by the council, with At Large Councilman Joe Bauman having …

Peter I. Martinac, age 77, of L’Anse, MI passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at UP Health System, Marquette, MI. Peter was born in L’Anse, MI on May 16, 1940, the son of the late Peter J. and Florence (Boyer) Martinac. He graduated from L’Anse High School in …

Audrey Fay (Koskiniemi) Carlson of Lac La Belle left her loved ones on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. A celebration of life service will be held at the Siskiwit Reception Hall in Calumet on Tuesday, May 15th, 2018 with visitation from 10 until Noon and a service starting at 12:00 Noon …

Hurley, WI Lillian G. Tervonen, 86, a resident of Hurley, Wi and former Hurontown resident passed away Thursday May 10, 2018 at the Villa Maria Nursing Center in Hurley, WI. The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes of Hancock are assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced …

Diabetes PATH, or Personal Action Toward Health, is a self-management workshop aimed at empowering people to take an active role in managing diabetes. Over the course of 6 weeks, participants learn strategies to help them deal with difficult emotions, how to develop a healthy eating and exercise plan, goal setting …