Jun 9, 2008 | WLUC-TV Negaunee
Bishop Sample ordains two priests
The Catholic Diocese of Marquette has two new priests to lead the faithful in worship and spirituality.
Public invited to review MDOT plans for southwestern U.P.
WHAT: Staff from the Michigan Department of Transportation Crystal Falls Transportation Service Center will present an overview of construction, maintenance, and transportation enhancement projects planned for ... via State of Michigan
Henriette Ann Wesman, 80, of South Baltimore Road, Bruce Crossing, died Thursday, April 3, 2008, at the Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital Long Term Care Unit. via The Daily Mining Gazette
Winifred Syria, 94, of Bruce Crossing, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2008 at Omega House in Houghton. via The Daily Mining Gazette
Copper Country cruisin' taking a major bruisin'
“People are telling us they're not going anywhere, it's just too expensive.”
Gasoline prices soared throughout the region Tuesday, with increases ranging between 9 and 23 cents per gallon of unleaded. via The Daily Mining Gazette
Local cows tested for viral disease; Eradication program first in the U.S.
“But the severe form of the virus is not the most common. Even though it's not obvious, it doesn't mean it's not there.”
Local cattle producers will be the first in the nation to participate in a nationwide program aimed at eradicating a disease that has plagued beef and dairy herds for decades. via The Daily Mining Gazette
MDOT to invest $153 million in Upper Peninsula in 2008-12
“MDOT is committed to making improvements to our roads and bridges in the Superior Region, and preserving their condition for as long as possible”
The Michigan Department of Transportation's recently approved 2008-12 Five Year Transportation Program calls for $153 million in road and bridge improvements and preservation for MDOT's Superior Region - with ... via State of Michigan
Weather hinders holiday travel
“We all hope and pray for snow here.”
With winter storm warnings in effect for much of the Western U.P. and Christmas only two days away, holiday plans for some area travelers came to a dead stop on Sunday. via WLUC-TV Negaunee
Henry Joseph Coss, 86, died November 24, 2007 from Alzheimers Disease. Born January 18, 1921 in Waukesha, Wis., he graduated from Trout Creek High School. via The Daily Mining Gazette
Aspirus officially takes over hospital
“We are toasting that AOH moves on.”
This morning signs redesignating the hospital in Ontonagon as "Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital" will be erected in place of the former name, Ontonagon Memorial Hospital. via Daily Globe
Pattison and family making the move to Toivola
“We do a lot of visiting between the lunch and the post office, otherwise you wouldn't know what was going on”
Chickens have it easy in Toivola. There are only two reasons to cross the road - to get to Toivola Lunch or to get to the U.S. post office for ZIP code 49965. via The Daily Mining Gazette
Jackpot! Grant from casino to fund new computers at ADJ
“When they do get out there, they're not shocked at what's there”
A.D. Johnston High School launched a new computer class this year and, thanks to a grant from the Lac Vieux Desert Casino in Watersmeet, the new class will get to work with new computers. via Daily Globe