Lake Linden: Virginia Lee (Campeau) Codere, 76, of Lake Linden, passed away at the Lighthouse of Hubbell on Thursday evening, March 29, 2018. Virginia was born in Laurium on March 24, 1942, the daughter of the late Clarence and Elma (Erkkila) Campeau of Gay, Michigan. In addition to her parents …

Houghton: Ray Clayton Roberts, Jr, 94, of Houghton, passed away on Thursday afternoon, March 29, 2018 at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility in Hancock. He was born on November 10, 1923 in Changsha, China to the late Ray Clayton and Eva (Rewalt) Roberts. Following high school graduation, he received …

It happens–violence in public spaces and being prepared could save lives if it happens in your workplace. The public is invited to come learn from professionals about how to prepare you and your staff for safety. Hear from experts from the Houghton County Police Department, Michigan State Police, and Houghton …

Is it possible to be wrongfully convicted of sexual abuse based on false memories “recovered” in therapy? A webinar based on research and studies related to Victimology and wrongful convictions of sexual abuse is being hosted at Northern Michigan University, with an emphasis on Repressed Memory Therapy. The speaker is …

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, recently visited the White House to discuss topics such as the Iran nuclear deal, Saudi Arabia’s dispute with Qatar, the Saudi-led intervention in Yemen and the acquisition of advanced weapons and nuclear reactors. Prince Mohammed recently had four hundred wealthy Saudi businessmen, including …

It was once a military fort where soldiers were stationed to protect the tip of the Keweenaw from the threat of retaliation from the natives, and served as a lodging facility for Union soldiers during the Civil War. Over the years, time has taken its toll on some of those …

Gogebic Community College President, James (Jim) Lorenson, has announced his intention to retire. As Mr. Lorenson stated in his letter, “After careful consideration, I have determined that it is time I step down from the Presidency of Gogebic Community College. Lorenson has served as the President of the College since …

On this week’s Copper Country Today, Rick Allen talks with Stephen Jukuri and Carolyn Peterson from the Keweenaw Green Burial Alliance. Green Burial In the second segment, Rick is joined by Kevin Store for an update on the Portage Health Foundation. PHF Brought to you by Lassila Insurance of Mohawk.

Mohawk–James M. “Jigga” Nowicki, 81, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at The Lighthouse at Hubbell, where he had been a patient for the past 9 years. Jim was born in Mohawk on June 15, 1936, the son of the late Martin and Anna (Supanich) Nowicki. He was a …

Hancock William Brotherton, 89, a resident of Forsman Rd., Hancock and former resident of Houghton and well-known retired teacher from Houghton High School passed away at his home Thursday morning March 29, 2018. He was born on November 14, 1928, in Baltimore, MD, a son of the late Kenneth and …