As one gets older, it is natural to look back to those who were and always will be part of who we have become. I grew up in a family of eight children, and our sister Barbara was number 5 in the chain. Even though it was some years ago, I want to share the memory of Barb’s final day in the ...
HANCOCK — Finlandia University will be hosting #CrushCOVIDWeek on campus from April 5 through April 9 in the hopes of getting more students, faculty, and staff signed up for COVID-19 vaccinations. “The first week in April marks the beginning of vaccine eligibility for many of our ...
HANCOCK – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) notified the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department (WUPHD) that the MDHHS Bureau of Laboratories identified the COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 in five Houghton County cases. The SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7 variant is thought to have ...
LAURIUM — People are eager to return to their favorite outdoor activities as spring brings warm sunny days to Upper Michigan. Before heading back outside, it is important to remember that you might need some time for your body to get used to your new outdoor exercise regimen. “Most ...
This is my all-time favorite Tech organ story: I began playing the organ at age five. We were living in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Dad was the pastor in a large Reformed Church. We lived next door to the church, what is known as a “parsonage” (a house owned by the church to house the ...
HANCOCK — The Finlandia University Student Nurses Association (FUSNA) is hosting its annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, April 10 at Gloria Dei Church in Hancock from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The event will be curbside pick-up only. Patrons are asked to park in the back of the building, remain in ...
LAURIUM — At approximately 4:16 a.m. this morning, Laurium police were dispatched to a residence in Laurium for a home invasion. The caller reported a person had broken into his residence. The caller reported he woke up to find the suspect had a gun pointed at his head and was demanding he ...
LAURIUM — On March 22 at approximately 7:09 p.m., Laurium police were dispatched to a report of a missing person from Laurium. After several hours of searching, the person was located in Florida location at 12:13 a.m. by Calumet Township Fire and Rescue personnel. The person was transported ...
I followed the advice of Bob, the ice arena’s manager. The following week I spent a lot of time in the arena. For me, it what was a major event in my life. Not only did I have to become comfortable climbing that ladder, but I had to “learn” that Wurlitzer. It offered a lot of challenges ...
LAURIUM – Aspirus Health today updated its visitor guidelines at its locations across Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. The new guidelines ease restrictions to allow one dedicated visitor or support person for the duration of a patient’s visit or stay. This applies across all patient care ...
HOUGHTON — It may be virtual. It may be in-person. Or it may be a combination of the two. But there will be a Parade of Nations this fall, on Sept. 18. This is the 32nd Parade of Nations, an annual celebration of the multicultural diversity of the Copper Country. This year’s theme is "The ...
HANCOCK — Finlandia University has announced its plans to return to in-person instruction for the Fall 2021. Throughout the 2020-21 academic year, the university has provided a safe living and learning environment with a blend of multiple course delivery modalities and robust health and ...
LAURIUM – The Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) further expanded Phase 1B of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility. This means the following are now eligible: — Adults age 50+ with medical conditions and disabilities*. — Caregivers of children with special health care ...
HOUGHTON — Houghton’s parking deck committee set officers and meeting times at its first meeting Tuesday. The initial members are Planning Commission members Tom Merz, Eric Waara, Mike Needham and Dan Liebau. Merz, the chairperson of the Planning Commission, will hold the same title on ...
HANCOCK — As the vaccine supply coming into the area becomes more reliable, providers in the Western Upper Peninsula are seeing a decline in the demand for appointments from those age 65 and older. “We are beginning to see gaps in our appointment schedules for the 65 and older group,” ...
HOUGHTON - Michigan Tech Preschool began its registration for the 2021-2022 school year on March 9 to all new interested families. Enrollment forms are available on our website. Classes will be offered to children between three to five years old in the mornings or afternoons. Children must be ...
HANCOCK — The Copper Country Community Arts Center in Hancock is featuring artwork from area elementary, middle, and high school students from March 6 through 31 for Celebrate Youth Arts Month 2021. The Youth Gallery and the Kerredge Gallery at the CCCAC will be filled floor to ceiling with ...
EAGLE HARBOR — A 15-day, public comment period was opened today by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources on a recommended design concept for improving the mooring facilities at Eagle Harbor State Harbor. In August 2019, the DNR held an open house to showcase three development ...
LAURIUM – Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics is pleased to welcome board-certified General Surgeon Wendy Frye, MD, FACS, to its excellent surgical services team. Dr. Frye joins the general surgery team in delivering a higher level of comprehensive surgical services for patients of all ages ...
HANCOCK – The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department (WUPHD) is pleased to announce the return of Robert Van Howe, MD, MS as its provisional medical director. Dr. Van Howe previously served as interim medical director from October 2019 through December 2020 for the WUPHD and two other ...