It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, at least it is at the Baraga State Park. They are holding their annual Christmas in July celebration at the campground this weekend. Activities include a bike parade, games, prizes, crafts, campsite decorating and photos with Santa. All events are open to …

The first county fair of the Copper Country gets underway this weekend as the Ontonagon County Fair opens in Greenland. Festivities begin this evening with the Bakery and Mystery Bag Auction and the Glitz and Glam Princess Pageant. The fair will be open Saturday and Sunday featuring the Antique Engine …

High school students are flying high at Michigan Tech this week, and Kaleigh Miller from Lake Linden couldn’t be happier. “I am so ecstatic,” said Kaleigh Miller. “I’ve wanted to fly forever and even though I haven’t even started, I know I’m going to love it.” As part of a …

Step back in time to when union soldiers occupied the northernmost part of Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula. Battery D, First Michigan Light Artillery will recreate Civil War army life this weekend at Fort Wilkins Historic State Park in Copper Harbor. The unit will present artillery and small arms drills, cooking, soldiers’ …

On this week’s Copper Country Today, Rick Allen talks with Chris Van Arsdale, the Houghton County Emergency Manager, about what to do if something happens to the bridge. 7-23-17 CCT BRIDGE 2 In the second segment, Rick is joined by Bob Hartle to discuss the dangers of Identity Theft and …

Henry Melvin Madosh, age 65 of Baraga, MI passed away on Wednesday, July 26th at his home. He was born October 12, 1951 in Marquette, MI son of Richard and Elsie (Ketchum) Madosh. Henry grew up in Marquette and spent over 20 years with the Skerbeck Brothers Carnival, and then …

PAINESDALE — Donald J. Heikkila, 74, a resident of Painesdale, died Saturday, July 22, 2017, at UP Health System-Marquette, with family by his side. He was born in Liminga, on June 1, 1943, a son of the late, William and Inez (Strang) Heikkila. He was raised in Liminga and attended …

HOUGHTON — William “Bill” Toivonen, 101, a long-time Houghton resident, died July 24, 2017, at the Lighthouse-Hancock. He was born in Tapiola on November 18, 1915, son of Kasper and Elina (Walkkinen) Toivonen. He attended the John A. Doelle School through the 10th grade. He then attended Houghton High School, …

Jenn Jenich-Laplander is committed to keeping local kids safe on the road. Jenich-Laplander received her National Child Passenger Safety Technician Certification from Safe Kids Worldwide and is ready to set up car seat checks for caregivers in the area. “My role as a certified passenger safety technician is to educate …

The Portage Lake District Library is hosting a contest in their search for a new logo. Contestants are asked to submit original designs that meet the criteria listed below. The selected winner will receive a $150 cash prize. Image criteria: Minimum resolution of 800 dpi. An element of the design …