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The diver who drowned while at Isle Royale National Park has been identified. The Isle Royale National Park service has notified the family of deceased diver John Nousaine, 70 years old of Superior Wisconsin. Nousaine was with recreational divers on a private vessel exploring the Emperor Shipwreck. The accident occurred …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. MLB The Twins scored early and often, and cruised to a 9-3 victory over the Tigers last night. Keider Montero struggled through five innings, allowing six runs on eight hits, including three home runs. Javier Báez homered for the second straight game …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Ralph F. Hoernke, 85, of Carlsbad, CA, passed away on April 3, 2024. Our beloved husband, father, brother, and grandpa is now with our heavenly Father. Ralph was loved by all who knew him. He loved spending time with his family, …

A diver has drowned in Lake Superior while diving at Isle Royale National Park. Yesterday, at 1:44 pm, the Keweenaw County Sheriff received a call from the Isle Royale National Park Service for a diving incident on the north side of the park. The diver was with a charter dive …

The Courtney Recreation Area in the Ottawa National Forest will close several campsites for improvements. In the past few years, MI TRALE and the Ottawa National Forest Service have worked together to make improvements to the Courtney Recreation Area in Mass City. The groups will begin work on an expansion …

M-26 in Painsdale now honors a fallen soldier of World War Two. On Tuesday, plans to name a section of the highway for Private Wesley Vietti Karna, who died fighting in northern Italy on September 22nd, 1944, were officially signed. Representative Greg Markkanen, who led the effort, says this honor …

Houghton will begin hydrant flushing activity across the city next week. The flush will begin on Monday and finish by August 9th. The city will conduct work on the system between 6 am and 6 pm each day. During hydrant flushing water may appear cloudy or discolored. City officials suggest …

Just in time for the Copper Country to visit Gabriel Chopp Park too. Ahmeek’s Fire Department and Village have recently completed the installation of a new disability-accessible swing set at Gabriel Chopp Park. Over the past two years, the Fire Department and the Village government have worked together toward projects …

Fort Wilkins State Park has a unique history, including a time when only one soldier was stationed in the fort. Built in 1844 Fort Wilkins was commissioned to keep the peace between miners involved in the copper rush, and native Americans in the area. However, peace between groups was fairly …

Twilight League In Copper Country Twilight League baseball action last evening…• Craig Heinonen Coldwell Banker and REL-Mohawk Technology split their doubleheader, with Coldwell Banker taking the first game 11-7, and REL claiming the nightcap 13-1.• Garnet Garage and Northern Driveline split their twin bill, with Garnet winning the opener 7-4, …