Hillard Preston Posey
As received from the Pearce Funeral Home. If you have questions about, or potential corrections to the content, please contact the funeral home directly. Hillard Preston Posey, 85, of Lake Linden, passed away at the Omega House in Houghton on February 20, 2026. A complete obituary will be announced by the Pearce Funera...
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Houghton, Calumet Advance to Regional Hockey Final - Saturday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School Houghton and Calumet will play for the regional hockey title. The Copper Kings shaded Jeffers 4-3 in yesterday's first regional semifinal at the SDC. Drake Niemela opened the scoring for Calumet with a goal midway through the first quarter. Brogan...
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Marsha A. "Kitty" Paduan
As received from the Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service. If you have questions about, or potential corrections to the content, please contact the funeral home directly. Marsha Ann "Kitty" Paduan (née Young) passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, at Omega House, surrounded by love and...
14h ago

Beating Midwinter Blues: Hit the Trails with Baraga County Trails in Motion
L'ANSE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - If this recent winter weather has given you cabin fever, Baraga County Trails in Motion (BCTM) has two upcoming events where you can strap on your boots and get some fresh air.
Feb 20, 2026

Noquemanon Trails Network executive director steps down
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Noquemanon Trails Network (NTN) Executive Director Lori Hauswirth is concluding her tenure after eight years of service, announced NTN Board of Directors.
Feb 20, 2026
Gertrude Anne "Trudi" Huls
As received from the O'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home. If you have questions about, or potential corrections to the content, please contact the funeral home directly. Gertrude Anne "Trudi" Huls, 85, of Houghton, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Portage Pointe in Hancock. She was born on November 2, 194...
Feb 20, 2026
Larry "Chores" Parolini
As received from the Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service. If you have questions about, or potential corrections to the content, please contact the funeral home directly. Larry Edward Parolini, 76, of Suo District, Houghton, MI, died February 10, 2026, after a fall at his home at Onkalo's Corners on the Chasse...
Feb 20, 2026

International rising blues star D.K. Harrell to play at The Mather
ISHPEMING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - International blues sensation and award-winning guitarist and vocalist D.K. Harrell is coming to The Mather in Ishpeming in March, announced the Marquette Area Blues Society.
Feb 20, 2026

Keweenaw County Sheriff Office encourages safety as snowmobile season picks up around the Upper Peninsula
Snowmobiling in the Upper Peninsula has been a fun recreational sport for much of the community to enjoy. And while local sheriff offices want visitors and residents to enjoy the scenery and trails. Officers also want everyone on the trails to stay safe. Deputy Matt Eberly, who specializes in off-road rescue and recov...
Feb 20, 2026

Houghton County launches free notary fraud alert program
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - Houghton County residents now have access to a new free resource designed to combat document fraud through an alert system that monitors notary activity.
Feb 20, 2026







