Clarence Raymond Lenich, 92, formerly of Laurium, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at the Ocean Breeze Estates Assisted Living facility in Camarillo, California, where he had been a resident since January 18, 2017. He was born to Laurence and Frances (Vidosh) Lenich on January 2, 1925. Clarence was …
Read More »Jean L. Paull
Jean L. Paull, 97, a former resident of Laurium, the Bluffs and recently of Portage Pointe died on September 4, 2017. She was born on October 9, 1919 in Houghton to William and Lillian (Mager) Verran. Jean graduated from Hancock High School in 1936. On August 29, 1942 she was …
Read More »Benefit Concert For Italian Hall Victim’s Memorial Monument
A benefit concert is being held to support the Italian Hall Victim’s Memorial Monument. The concert will be held at the Calumet Theatre on Sunday, October 8th from 2:00-4:00pm. The show will be hosted by Oren Tikkanen and will feature music by Keweenaw Brew Grass, The Acoustic Jimmy Hats, The …
Read More »MSP Calumet Post Hosting Citizens Academy
The Michigan State Police Calumet Post will be hosting a Citizens Academy starting later this month. The program will begin tentatively on September 25th and conclude on October 16th. Four 2-hour classes will be held Mondays evenings at the post on US-41 in Calumet. The academy will give citizens the …
Read More »Quincy Smelter Tours Continue As Fall Begins
Chances to tour the Quincy Smelter are winding down for the season. The next to last tour of the historic site for 2017 will take place this Saturday. The tour offers a look into the Copper Country’s heritage, with breathtaking views of the surrounding hillsides and the Portage waterfront in …
Read More »Mroz Begins Final Academic Year As Michigan Tech President
As students get settled in to their classes at Michigan Tech, it’s a bittersweet time for one person who has meant a lot to the university. This is the final year for MTU President Glenn Mroz, who says he will be returning to the faculty after 14 years heading up …
Read More »Marilyn Lila Liikala (Hodges) Coombe
Hancock: Marilyn Lila Liikala (Hodges) Coombe, 87, a longtime area resident, now at PortagePointe in Hancock, passed away on Tuesday morning, September 5, 2017 at U.P. Health System-Portage Hospital in Hancock. Family services will be held at a later time. There will be no visitation as requested by the deceased. …
Read More »VA to Host Health Suicide Prevention Event
IRON MOUNTAIN – The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center will be hosting presentations on suicide prevention and urgent mental health care for Veterans discharged under other than honorable conditions. The presentations will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at 12 p.m. CDT in the Holman Room located in …
Read More »Achoo or the Flu? Free Aspiring Women Event Spreads Awareness About Influenza Season
LAURIUM, Mich. – The common cold and the flu can often look alike, so how can you tell the difference? Having a stuffy nose, sneezing and a sore throat are more indicative of a cold. Symptoms like fever, headache, body aches, weakness, fatigue, and extreme exhaustion are rarely signs of …
Read More »Win A Trip To Chicago By Showing Love For Parade Of Nations
Thing Globally, Celebrate Locally. That’s the theme of this year’s Parade of Nations and now is the time to get ready to take part in the fun. The Parade takes place on Saturday, September 16th, marching through downtown Hancock, across the bridge and through Houghton before ending at the Multicultural …
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