The North Woods Conservancy’s 2017 “Get to Know the North Woods” photo contest for non-professional photographers concluded on September 30. A double blind judging process was used for selecting winning photos. First, Second, and Third Place plus one winner and two runners-up in a Honorary Category were selected by Paul Grathoff, a …

LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder today issued an Executive Order moving the Office of the Great Lakes from the Department of Environmental Quality to the Department of Natural Resources. “The Great Lakes are one of Michigan’s most prized natural resources,” Snyder said. “Proper protection and management of the lakes …

LANSING, Mich. – Bicyclists are now permitted to operate electric-assisted bicycles on certain trails under legislation signed today by Gov. Rick Snyder. “Michigan’s trails and natural resources bring together Michiganders and visitors from around the world, and these bills help bicyclists experience the beauty of Pure Michigan in a new, …

October 30, 2017—Baraga, Michigan—Students in middle or high school can learn science in a hands-on, three-part outdoor science class hosted by KBOCC STEM. This outdoor science class teaches about nanoparticles, forests and technology, and stamp sands remediation. Classes are Saturdays from 9 to noon on November 4, 11, and 18. …

A new book is out that focuses on all things related to Lake Superior. “Sustaining Lake Superior, An Extraordinary Lake In A Changing World” was written by Michigan Tech’s Dr. Nancy Langston. Langston said, “People who don’t live in the Great Lakes basin think ‘Oh the Great Lakes, why do …

Another tourist season has come to a close for the Quincy Mine. The mine wrapped up its season in standard fashion over the weekend offering visitors its annual haunted tours in celebration of Halloween. Patrons Ruth Anne O’Keefe and Nancy Ablao describe their experience on the tour. “This was the …

On this week’s Copper Country Today, Rick Allen talks with Dillon Geshel from the Portage Lake District Library as we discuss the upcoming millage renewal on the November 7th ballot. Library Millage In the second segment, Rick is joined by 97th District Court Judge Mark Wisti to talk about the …

PAINESDALE David Michael Jolley, 55, of Painesdale, lost his 20 year battle with Reiter Syndrome on Monday, October 23, 2017. David was born in Detroit on June 8, 1962, the son of Karen Bukovich and Carl Roger Jolley. David was a graduate of Jeffers High School, Class of 1980.  After …

Jacobsville: Berniece “Dolly” Nordstrom, 83, former resident of Jacobsville, passed away on October 25, 2017 at the Lighthouse at Hubbell.                 She was born on December 17, 1933, a daughter of Waino and Emma Moilanen.  She graduated from Highland Park High School in Highland Park, Michigan.                 Dolly was married …

Chassell Spring graveside services for Walter and Virginia Soumis, residents of Chassell, MI who passed away this past winter will be held 10 am Saturday May 26, 2018, at the Chassell Cemetery with Fr. Ben Hasse to officiate and military honors for Walter will also be conducted. The Memorial Chapel …