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L’Anse council acknowledges Hulkinen’s death

L’ANSE — The Village of L’Anse held its second monthly meeting on Monday. Before the meeting addressed the issues on the agenda, Village Manager Bob LaFave informed council of Saturday’s passing of former trustee member Jim Hulkinen. “I know this is a really important body to him and that he had a great deal of love of the village,” LaFave said. “Jim had a lot of love for everyone in this room. He was a different personality, but I know he cared a lot.” LaFave asked everyone present to keep Hulkinen’s family and friends in their thoughts and prayers. After the ...

Police: Suspect in attack found dead

HANCOCK — Police found a Quincy Township man dead in his home Monday, the day after he was suspected to have committed a string of politically motivated crimes in Hancock. Hancock police had received a message from someone at the man’s Samson Street address wanting to “confess a crime involving an ATV driver within the last 24 hours” and also to “send someone to pick me up.” Police had circulated photos of the driver after several incidents Sunday, including vandalizing two cars and running over a 80-year-old man on Anthony Street. The 80-year-old victim was hospitalized ...

Houghton band reaches Top 10 on America’s Next Top Hitmaker

Mr. Cesar & The Lucha Tones, a Houghton-based surf rock band, have reached the Top 10 in a competition with America’s Next Top Hitmaker. The winner of the competition will receive $10,000, a feature in Rolling Stone magazine, and the opportunity to perform at Rolling Stone’s Future of ...

What if a measles outbreak happens here?

Measles is the most contagious disease there is. It can make people very sick, even hospitalize or kill them. Vaccination is the answer, yet up to one half the children in the Copper Country have not been vaccinated against measles. Michigan has the lowest measles immunization rate in the country, and Houghton County is among the lowest in the state. Houghton County’s rate of unvaccinated children is four and half times the national average. What would happen if a measles outbreak hits the Copper Country? “Hopefully not pure panic,” says Dr. Robert Van Howe, medical ...

UMWC customers experiencing cloudy water

According to a recent press release from the Upper Michigan Water Company, many customers in Calumet, Laurium and areas near Mohawk are reporting cloudy water.  UMWC explained the cloudy water is a result of a leak that brought air into the water system. The company claims they’ve located the leak and are currently flushing hydrants to release the air and fix the issue. The water company says the issue is isolated.  Customers were told that samples taken from the system where cloudy water was reported is free of bacteria and contaminants. There is no water boil advisory at ...

Stay social to improve mental health

Aspirus release WOODRUFF, Wis. – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in three adults in the U.S. experience loneliness, while one in four lack adequate social and emotional support. These factors are associated with increased susceptibility to various health challenges, including heart disease, stroke, dementia, depression, and anxiety. “Social connections are just a part of being human. Without social connections, we’re isolated. Isolation can lead to depression,” says Tracy Clay, a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner at Aspirus ...