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Faith and family: Kathleen Carlton Johnson

As Christians, we are now on the path of Lent, the time when we not only look at our spiritual selves but also at the limiting of MORE in our lives. To discipline our own wants to strengthen ourselves and to grow in self-awareness of the path God has called us to. This time to prepare our souls for the celebration of Easter. We just read in the Gospel that Jesus has called us as Christians to be the Light of the world, the Salt of the earth. “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to ...

Applications sought for local 4-H scholarship

HANCOCK — The Houghton-Keweenaw County 4-H Program announced that it is accepting applications for the annual 4-H Senior Scholarship. This annual $500 competitive scholarship is awarded to a High School Senior who has been involved in 4-H for a minimum of 3 years and has participated in ...

History award recipients

MARQUETE — The Marquette Regional History Center announced the annual history award recipients for 2025. Congratulations to Phyllis Wong who will receive the Helen Longyear Paul Award given to recognize individuals, and the Peter White Award which honors foundations, companies, ...

Growing up 80s:Paula Porter

Winters in the Copper Country are unlike any other. We get snow early here and alot of it. At least in most years historically. The huge storm of '78 is a fond memory. Shoveling here is a necessity. We still need to be able to get out and about. Shoveling is the way to go. Red. Blue or yellow ...

Right up their alley

LAURIUM — Eighty years ago, in 1946, Bill and Marge Miller opened the doors to a new bowling center named Miller’s Recreation at 311 Hecla Street in Laurium. Now known as Miller's Lanes, the former Super Quality Foods warehouse had turned into 6-lane bowling center with a sandwich shop and ...

Bringing home the gold

TRAVERSE CITY — Our local Special Olympics team, Area 39 sent a delegation of eight athletes and three coaches to the State Winter Games, hosted by Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City, during the week of January 27-30, 2026. We are proud to announce that they brought home six gold medals, ...