Robert Frederick Tarvainen, age 80 of Covington, MI passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at his home. He was born January 14, 1937 son of Arvid and Aili (Maki) Tarvainen. Bob graduated from L’Anse High School in 1955. He married the former Georgiana Nurmi in 1959, and they …

Houghton Michael W. Bugielski, 72, a resident of Houghton passed away Monday November 13, 2017, in Marquette, MI, following a short illness. The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes of Houghton are assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced at a later time.

Lake Linden: Adam Scott Fountaine, 31, of Lake Linden, passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2017.                 He was born November 1, 1986, a son of Gerald Fountaine and Gloria Juntunen.  He was a 2005 graduate of Lake Linden-Hubbell High School.                 Adam worked at Louie’s Super Valu, Northern Hardwoods, …

From human-centered computer research to the performing arts, dance is alive on the Michigan Technological University campus. As part of nationwide International Education Week celebrations, the University is throwing a community dance party. Michigan Tech International Programs and Services invites everyone of all ages to learn the stories and steps …

The Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home is a local safe haven for victims of domestic violence. The shelter provides a place to live, grow and rebuild for women and children stepping out of an abusive situation. And, as you can imagine, an organization of such integrity requires all kinds of …

As many of us prepare for our Thanksgiving feast, followed by the flurry of holiday shopping, the Portage Health Foundation is asking people to open their hearts as well as their wallets. They are joining the global Giving Tuesday movement and calling it Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is, …

The spirit of Fred Bear will have lots of company Wednesday as Copper Country hunters head out into the woods for the start of Firearms Deer Season. Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Biologist John DePue says hunters should notice a rebound in the deer herd over previous years. DePue …

The U.P. Wildlife Rehabilitation—Keweenaw Group helps local wildlife return to their natural habitat. Now, local residents can help, too, by supporting their Christmas merchandise sale fundraiser. Licensed rehabilitator Lynn Hietala says the money raised goes toward rehabilitating animals in need of special care. Hietala said, “We rehabilitate a wide variety of …

Cheryl Ann Suojanen, age 60 of Zeba, MI passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at her home. She was born August 13, 1957 in L’Anse, MI daughter of Wayne and Helen (Miller) Koski. Cheryl grew up in Zeba and graduated from L’Anse High School in 1975 and then went …

HOUGHTON Nathalie June LaBeau, the love of our life and an angel, was sent to us to teach us how to love, with the most contagious smile for any occasion. Nathalie “Natty” was born on an amazing summer day on June 19, 2017, in a manner against the odds, with …