The Portage Health Foundation hosted informal sessions for people who are looking to fund their projects through their Stop The Roar Of Hunger food initiative. The sessions allowed potential applicants to ask questions and learn more about the funds. During this round of funding, Chelsea Goodreau from PHF Marketing and …

Although the road construction near the bridge in Hancock is almost over, Hancock Police Chief Wayne Butler cannot overlook driver’s mistreatment of construction workers. “Not only were they being screamed at and yelled at, their equipment was getting hit while they were working out there because of motorists not paying …

A video is out from an Upper Peninsula celebrity, talking about the benefits of Career and Technical Education. Host of the DIY Network’s “Man Caves”, “Sledgehammer” and “Desperate Landscapes” Jason Cameron was born and raised in the U.P. and took CTE classes in high school. Cameron credits the program with …

Pat David Peterson, 75, a resident of Mohawk and formerly of Alston, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 17, 2017. He was born on January 18, 1942 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to Edward C. and Eva R. (LaJoie) Peterson. Pat grew up in Alston and …

Lake Linden: Mabel Marie (Paquin) Vollmer, 96, passed away at the Lighthouse at Hubbell on July 17, 2017. She was born in Lake Linden on August 22, 1920 and graduated from Lake Linden-Hubbell High School with the class of 1938. After graduation, she did housework for people and babysitting.  Then, …

Lucille C. Coleman, age 88, of L’Anse passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital, L’Anse. She was born in L’Anse on September 18, 1928, the daughter of the late Reil and Anna (Coski) Delarye. Lucille attended school in L’Anse. She married Edward Cavanaugh and they had …

Dale Evan Hakola, age 60 of Keweenaw Bay, MI passed away on Monday, July 17, 2017 at U.P. Health System in Marquette, MI due to complications of Leukemia. He was born March 16, 1957 in L’Anse, MI son of Reino and Violet (Sipe) Hakola. Dale grew up in Pelkie and …

While she was a patient at Aspirus Keweenaw, 10 year-old Maija White turned her boredom into an idea to help others. “I was in the ER and I only had to watch TV and I had nothing else to do” said White. White put together 100 Smile Bags filled with …

The Hancock City Council is saying farewell to a longtime member of their fire department. Joe Neher is retiring after 22 year of service to the department, including five as the Fire Chief. The council expressed their appreciation for his dedicated, valuable and exemplary service.

You’ve probably heard them by now–sea planes on their way to Isle Royale. Some residents in Hancock have complained to the city council about the noise of these planes as they come off the hill and begin the trip out to Lake Superior. Others have compared the noise to that …