Houghton County disaster recovery update
HOUGHTON — The current count for Houghton County roads stands at 103 damaged with 36 being made impassible by the flood. Work on those roads continues with County, ...
Those replacing appliances are encouraged to claim rebates
MARQUETTE — As cleanup efforts continue in the aftermath of the devastating storm that affected the region Sunday morning, utility customers ...
Fallen hero: Local universities remember football star turned coach
HOUGHTON — Chuck Klingbeil, a Houghton native, who played five years in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins, passed away unexpected Tuesday, June 19, at the age of 52. ...
Girls softball teams pitch in to help
HUBBELL — The Range Bank and Sweet Treats Little League softball teams were supposed to be on opposite sides Wednesday night. Instead, the ...
Living legacy: Jim Koski continues to help community, 13 years after death
ONTONAGON — When 35-year-old Jim Koski died in a motorcycle accident in 2005 his friends and family lost both a loved one and a tradition. “He was just a real ...
Brick by Brick
Recently we attended, for the third year in a row, the Brickworld Lego convention in Chicago. We packed up two cars - yes two cars - to head ...
No surprise CC Strong showing
To the editor: Copper Country Strong says the sign in front of the music store in downtown Houghton. And we are strong! But who’s surprised, because we’ve been ...
State Legislature cut health care
Spring Fling in Baraga a success
Keep pets in mind around fireworks
With the Fourth of July rapidly approaching, remember some pets adversely react to the lights and noise of fireworks. Be mindful of the following: – Keep your ...
Immigration issue illustrates troubled times
Understanding OCD important in helping people
Good leaders are out there — always have been
In one of her comic monologs back in the 1980s, Phyllis Diller said, “I went to Hollywood hoping to become a star overnight - because I heard that’s how it’s ...
