LAURIUM, Mich. – Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics proudly welcomes Nurse Practitioner Clint Pakkala, NP, to its excellent orthopedic team. Pakkala specializes in pre- and post-operative care and treatment of patients suffering from a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including diseases or injuries of the bones, muscles, and joints. He joins …

SAULT STE. MARIE — Rodney S. Hanley, Ph.D., has been named the next president of Lake Superior State University. His appointment is effective July 1st, 2018, pending approval by LSSU’s Board of Trustees at its next meeting on March 16th. Hanley comes to Lake State from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennesee, …

“Waking Ned Devine” is an Irish village comedy to be shown on Friday, March 16 as part of the Calumet Theatre’s Dinner & Movie Series.  Someone in the village of Tullymore (pop. 53) has won the Lottery worth 7 million pounds. But because the winner is dead, the money will go …

Funeral mass for Francis Cloutier will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 11:30am at the Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Fr. Abraham Mupparathara to officiate.  Visitation will be on Friday, March 23rd from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the Ryan Funeral Home with parish prayers at 6:00pm. In lieu …

Lola Theresa Hebert, age 84 of Baraga, MI passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Bayside Village in L’Anse, MI. She was born October 15, 1933 in Michigamme, MI daughter to Alcide and Clara (Dompier) LaCosse.  Lola graduated from L’Anse High School in 1950.  She married Lowell Hebert November …

Spring Break at Michigan Technological University is underway, and as you may expect, many Huskies are finding unique ways to spend their time off. While many students are spending the time away from campus in traditional ways, several student organizations seek alternatives to the same old “fun in the sun” …

LAURIUM, Mich. – There’s a new furry friend making rounds at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium and he’s bringing lots of love, comfort and affection to everyone he meets. His name is Bowser, and he’s a Chocolate Lab/Golden Retriever mix. His volunteer handler is Roland McKinstry, of Calumet, and together they …

The Portage Lake District Library will host a two part travelogue series about Africa on Monday, March 12 and on Wednesday, April 11. Both programs begin at 6:30 p.m. Join Isle Royale National Park Ranger Mike Ausema as he describes an epic two month journey through the wilds of Africa, …

Veterans and their families are invited to a pair of Veteran Town Halls in Hancock and Ontonagon. The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center will be hosting a town hall in Hancock Monday at 6:30 at the American Legion Post 186 on Quincy Street. The town hall in Ontonagon will …

Roman H. Huffman, age 84, of Calumet passed away on March 6, 2018 at the Lighthouse of Hubbell. He was born to Merrill and Myrtle (Davis) Huffman on June 20, 1933 in Phoenix, Michigan. Roman finished his high school education while serving in the United States Army being discharged in …