For the first time, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus in the state’s ruffed grouse population. Five birds collected from August through October, including two found dead and three that were shot by hunters, were submitted for testing to the DNR’s Wildlife …

Houghton, MI – Applications for Isle Royale National Park’s 2018 Artist-in-Residence Program will be accepted between January 2 and February 16, 2018. This program provides artists the opportunity to become part of a long-established tradition of interpreting national parks through art. The Artist-in-Residence Program is open to professional artists whose work can …

Three Copper Country natives are part of the most recent graduating class of Michigan State Police troopers. Alan Narhi of Atlantic Mine (not pictured) will be assigned to the Calumet Post while Lucas Lahnala of Ahmeek and Megan Westcott of Mohawk are headed to the Negaunee Post. The graduates are …

The Houghton County Sheriff’s office responded to the call of a 1-vehicle accident around quarter to seven at Paradise Road near Pilgrim Road. A 66-year-old woman reportedly lost control of her vehicle, striking several trees before coming to a stop. She was taken to U.P. Health System—Portage for treatment. Her …

Madison, WI Spring graveside services for Jessica Joan Zerbst of Madison, Wisconsin, formerly of Dollar Bay, who passed away December 3, 2017, will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Section 16 of the Forest Hill Cemetery of Houghton, with Rev. DJ Rasner to officiate. To view Jessica’s …

HANCOCK, Mich. — When she began her latest filmmaking project, Kristin Ojaniemi didn’t know much about the Setters Co-op in Bruce Crossing, even though it’s in her hometown and has been there 100 years. One year later, she’s shared what she learned through the DVD “Co-operatively Yours,” a documentary detailing …

Alicia K. Koski- Marshall of Laurium passed away peacefully at home on November 30, 2017.   Alicia was born the 4th of 9 children born to Bertha (Winquist) and Raymond Koski on February 29, 1952 in Laurium. The family lived in Seneca Location until moving to Mohawk in the early 60’s. …

SOUTH RANGE Paul M. Kostamo, 64, a resident of South Range, died Thursday, November 30, 2017, at home with family by his side following a five year battle with cancer. He was born October 18, 1953, in Hancock, Mich., a son of the late Paul and Aune (Taipale) Kostamo. Paul …

The Copper Country League of Women Voters will present a program about redistricting in Michigan. The event will be held at the Portage Lake District Library on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Martha Sloan will present “Redistricting in Michigan: Should Politicians Choose Their Voters?” Also known as gerrymandering, the presentation …

If you’ve ever tried to share a photo with someone on Facebook or Instagram who didn’t know to view it, than you’ve experience what’s called a digital barrier. Often times the elderly are intimidated by this digital age and a little hesitant to embrace some of our modern day gizmos …