All lanes of US-41 at the Sturgeon River Bridge have officially re-opened. ABC-10 reports that announcement came yesterday afternoon from the Michigan Department of Transportation. Temporary lane closures were put in place in Chassell Township following a four-vehicle fatal accident on February 3rd. One of the vehicles involved in the …

Ralph G. Bryant, 80, a resident of Calumet, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 as a result of a short illness. He was born on October 12, 1936 in Calumet, to the late Lucille and Irving Bryant. He was a 1954 Calumet High School graduate. While attending school, he …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Glenn E. Mongeau, 64, a resident of Mohawk passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018 at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium. He was born on April 9, 1953 to William and Anna (Waara) Mongeau in Laurium. Glenn attended Calumet High School …

The Finlandia University Student Nurses Association is hosting its 2nd Annual Pancake Breakfast this Saturday at the Gloria Dei Church in Hancock. The breakfast takes place from 8am until noon with proceeds benefitting the Omega House in Houghton. The Omega House’s vision is to be a community leader and resource …

You have until March 9th to RSVP for the Portage Health Foundation’s “Update to the Community” breakfast. The breakfast will be held on March 22nd in the Portage conference room located on the seventh floor of the Magnuson Franklin Square Inn in Houghton. Portage Health Foundation will be giving an …

Hancock–Looking for a special treat? Come out for the Parade of Confections fundraiser where there will be a live auction of decadent gourmet desserts. The Parade of Confections is an annual fundraiser for the Copper Country Community Arts Center in Hancock and will take place on Friday, February 23rd from …

HANCOCK, MI – The Finlandia University International School of Art & Design (ISAD) will present an alumni exhibit at the Finlandia University Gallery, located in the Finnish American Heritage Center, Hancock, from February 22 to March 20, 2018. An opening reception for the artists will take place at the gallery …

Two Finlandia students are representing the university’s art program and the Upper Peninsula as they have been hired to produce a logo synonymous with both the UP and the talented artisans that reside here. The logo will serve as an iconic symbol featured at ArtPrize, the world renowned art festival …

From the Rozsa Center for Performing Arts: HOUGHTON, Michigan (Monday, February 19, 2018) – With the latest horrific mass shooting in Florida just last week, and the national outrage ongoing over more senseless gun violence in yet another of our schools, nothing is more relevant than a discussion with peace …

Dana (Dibba) A. Lebo, born June 9, 1950 passed away after a long illness on February 16, 2018.  He is survived by his children, grandchildren, a brother, two sisters, a stepfather, aunt and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was predeceased by his mother, grandparents and partner. He led his …