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As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Gerald John Tuovila, 85, of Laurium, Mich. Passed away at home peacefully with family by his side. Gerald was born in Laurium on July 2, 1939 to Alfred and Lulu (Bodi) Tuovila.             He attended the CLK Schools and went on to …

Winter’s first winter storm might have just finished dumping snow in the Copper Country. However, the TRIO Talent Search Youth program is already preparing for the summer programs. Recently TRIOTalent  Search announced the Michigan Tech Summer Youth Program Scholarships are now available. This year TRIO will again offer scholarships to …

One man died and a child was injured last Tuesday night in a snowmobile accident near Iron Mountain. Around 5:30 pm Michigan State troopers responded to a snowmobile accident  near Knight Avenue and South Park Avenue in Breitung Township first responder found a 43-year-old and 9-year-old passenger had struck a …

Registration is open for this winter and is becoming an outdoorswoman program through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. This winter will mark the 24th annual winter B. O. W. Gathering for women 18 and older who are seeking an opportunity to improve their outdoor skills and a relaxed, non-competitive …

Visit Keweenaw announces the Sustainable Tourism series will move to Thursday December 5th, at the Memorial Union Building Ballroom 2. Sustainability is a growing topic within the tourism industry. The idea revolves around practices that consider how recreation opportunities may impact current and future environmental, social, and economic impacts in …

With the snow returning to the Keweenaw Peninsula so returns the daily chore of cleaning out the front porch and driveway. It’s important to lift the snow shovel using your knees, with bent legs, and a straight back. Shoveling snow can become a strenuous activity. Clear smaller loads with a …

The big day with the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation starts bright and early today. Giving Tuesday with Copper Shores and the 2024 fifty causes and community organizations meet at the Copper Country Mall. The day is full of positive excitement around the Copper Country’s non-profit community, which works with …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Rosemarie E. Winnie, 62, a resident of Calumet passed away at her daughters home on Friday November 22, 2024 following a short illness.   She was born on April 14, 1962 in Laurium a daughter of the late Lois and Eleanor …

The Keweenaw Peninsula and other lake effect belts in the U.P. continue to dig out from Heikki Lunta’s first big snow dump of the season.   Early totals were impressive. By Saturday morning, the National Weather Service reported that Painesdale had logged 17”, Twin Lakes 16”, and the Baraga Plains and …

A celebration is planned this week to commemorate the 107th anniversary of Finnish independence. After having been controlled by Russia for most of the 19th century, Finns took advantage of the confusion of World War One to create their own state in 1917. Disputes with Russia continued for decades, however, …