The committal services for Edward and Mary Swetich will be held on Friday, June 1, 2018 at 1:45 in sections C-2 and D-2 at the Lake View Cemetery with Father Abraham Mupparathara to officiate. Edward A Swetich, 92, a lifelong Calumet resident, passed away peaceable after a short illness, on …

November 22, 2017 Colorado Janice “Jan” Wanhala, 63, a resident of Colorado passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2017. She was born on April 9, 1954 in Calumet a daughter of the late Jacob and Eva (Keranen) Wanhala. She graduated from Calumet High School with the class of 1972, and …

Those looking to explore Keweenaw history now have a new resource available–a computer app that guides users through their search of people, places and things from the local past. “We just launched the explore app that really lets people explore and search around what happened here, how things have changed …

HANCOCK — It’s the most watched television program in Finland every year, and this year Copper Country residents will have the chance to tune in as well. It’s the annual Presidential Independence Day Ball, which is hosted each December 6 by the President of Finland at the Presidential Palace, and …

A cooperative multi-entity task force created by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold a public meeting Dec. 5 in Houghton County, kicking off long-term efforts to save the important lake trout and whitefish spawning areas on Buffalo Reef from being covered with shifting stamp sands. The meeting has been …

Whether you’re a Keweenaw County resident or an occasional visitor, your input is wanted. Thursday is the deadline for the Keweenaw County Recreation Survey. This is a chance to let the county know what can be done to improve Keweenaw County recreation facilities and opportunities. A link to the survey …

Michigan Tech’s Graduate Student Government (GSG) is joining in a nationwide walkout Wednesday to support higher education and show how vital graduate students are to society. GSG President Hossein Tavakoli says the proposed federal tax plan includes a giant tax hike on graduate students. Graduate students across the country fear …

James Horn, age 52, of Calumet passed away at his home on November 23, 2017. The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet is assisting the family with arrangements.

Share your Story or poem of Christmas in the Keweenaw Do you have a favorite memory of Christmas spent in the Keweenaw? Or perhaps a story about a holiday that didn’t go how you planned? Real People Media and Main Street Calumet is inviting storytellers of all ages to come …

HANCOCK — As it has every year since Finland became independent in 1917, Finlandia University is celebrating Finland’s Independence Day. This year, since it’s Finland’s 100th anniversary of achieving independence, the University has planned a Gala Concert that can truly be described as a once in a lifetime event. The …