The Mu Lambda Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) at Michigan Technological University will be hosting its 55th Anniversary Reunion this coming Fall, beginning Sept. 19. The reunion is expected to bring hundreds of alumni and brothers to Houghton and will be hosted at the historic Ransom B. ...

KLINGVILLE — Lorraine Lassila, 92, a resident of Klingville, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Portage Pointe Nursing Home in Hancock where she had recently become a resident. Lorraine was born at home “down by Pike River” on February 20, 1932, just around the corner from where ...

GWINN — The Houghton Gremlins volleyball team earned a sweep Wednesday over the Gwinn Modeltowners, 25-17, 25-15, and 25-5. Laney Johnson led the way for the Gremlins with seven aces and 16 assists. Chloe Serafin had a strong match with five kills and also five aces. Emmy Pietila paced ...

HOUGHTON — The Portage Lake District Library is looking for a renewal of its operational millage. On the August primary ballot, Houghton and Portage Township voters will decide whether to restore the millage to 1.9606 mills, the amount voters approved in the last renewal seven years ago. ...

In a recent Facebook post, the Copper Country Humane Society (CCHS) reminded the public of the benefits, and necessity, of spaying and neutering pets.  “Lately, we have had a huge influx of pregnant mama cats and tons of kittens,” the Humane Society wrote. “Please, please, please get ...

HOUGHTON — Jorma “Joe” Kalliokoski passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, at age 100. He was born in Harma, Finland on Nov 23, 1923 to Naima and August Kalliokoski. In 1931 his family moved to Sudbury, ON, Canada and later to Timmins, ON. He graduated from Western University in London, ...