Nov 4, 2021. Garrett Neese. Staff Writer. [email protected]. HANCOCK — Houghton County saw its highest rates of COVID-19 cases of the entire pandemic so far in the past week. The weekly case rate in Houghton County peaked at 698 per 100,000 on Oct, 28, dropping to 642 as of Monday. Over the previous week, there were 229 cases ...The Daily. Mining Gazette. HOUGHTON — Houghton County’s new administrator will be a familiar face. The county board voted 5-0 to hire Ben Larson at a …Aug 9, 2023 · Obituaries. Aug 9, 2023. Chassell — Jean Kathryn Pyykkonen (formerly Guzek) was born in Hancock, MI, to Rudy and Irja Pyykkonen on June 1st 1947, and made her eventual home in Chassell, MI. Jean passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital in Green Bay on July 22, 2023. Jean, also known as “Jeannie” by those who loved her, had been ... The Daily Mining Gazette Houghton, Mich. -Current. Daily (except Sun.) Vol. 1, no. 1 (Sept. 14, 1899)- "Independent." Cf. Ayer, 1982. On Sundays published as: Sunday …TYOMIES (Hancock, Mich.) 1909-1914. Houghton. DAILY MINING GAZETTE. 1899-9999. LODE (Houghton, Mich.).Obituaries. Aug 9, 2023. Chassell — Jean Kathryn Pyykkonen (formerly Guzek) was born in Hancock, MI, to Rudy and Irja Pyykkonen on June 1st 1947, and made her eventual home in Chassell, MI. Jean passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital in Green Bay on July 22, 2023. Jean, also known as “Jeannie” by those who loved her, had been ...The Daily Mining Gazette Houghton, Mich. -Current. Daily (except Sun.) Vol. 1, no. 1 (Sept. 14, 1899)- "Independent." Cf. Ayer, 1982. On Sundays published as: Sunday …334 Obituaries. Search obituaries and death notices from Houghton, Michigan, brought to you by Echovita.com. Discover detailed obituaries, access complete funeral service information, and express your feelings by leaving condolence messages. You can also send flowers or thoughtful gifts to commemorate your loved ones. Who.HOUGHTON – December 11, 2023. Russell (Russ) Rorick Raymond, age 89, of Houghton, MI peacefully passed away at Keweenaw Aspirus Hospital. Born October 8, 1934 to Russell B. and Marie L. (Rorick) Raymond in Adrian, MI, Russ graduated as salutatorian from Adrian High School in 1952.Mar 29, 2024 ... Daily Mining Gazette, Houghton. Barry O'Shea. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has announced the Michigan Strategic Fund Board's [email protected]. HOUGHTON — Former colleagues of Ray Kestner credited the longtime Houghton city manager with revitalizing Houghton in the years after the local mining industry collapsed. Kestner, who served as director of public works, and for most of his 26 years with Houghton, city manager, died last week in Grand Haven, Michigan ...Nov 10, 2023. Garrett Neese. Staff Writer. [email protected]. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Houghton City Manager Eric Waara cuts the ribbon at the ceremony for the new Waterfront Walk on Pewabic Street. The walkway is part of the Lakeshore Drive Rehabilitation Project, which included tearing down the 1978 parking deck and adding ...Staff Writer. [email protected]. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Houghton County Prosecutor Dan Helmer, right, participates in a 97th District Court hearing on motions in the case of Evan Dixon, who is accused of committing a November murder in downtown Houghton. Dixon, seen onscreen at left, participated via …... Houghton Friday morning. The Houghton County ... Mining Gazette. “The hazard you referenced in the ... (MI) to settle the longstanding land claims of the ...Obituaries. Jan 11, 2024. IOWA CITY – Dennis R. Maki died on January 2 at UIHC after a brief illness. Left behind to honor his memory is his husband Andrew Lage and his former wife Evelynn Maki. He is also survived by his three children and their dependents: Jessica Abbott (Eric) of Round Rock Texas and her sons Jacob and Logan, Erik Maki ...Rosanne Poisson. Rosanne Poisson, age 70, a resident of Houghton, MI, passed away on February 20, 2024, at Omega House in Houghton, MI. She was born January 26, 1954 in Laurium, MI to parents Francis and Mina Poisson. Rose received her Bachelor of Science from Northern Michigan University. She worked as a Home Health Care worker for many years.Obituaries. Nov 15, 2023. HOUGHTON — Mr. Raymond “Ray” Kestner, age 91, of Grand Haven, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023, surrounded by his family and staff at Grand Pines Assisted Living Center. He was born June 16, 1932, in Houghton, Michigan to Steven and Amelia (Marzene) Kestner. Raymond, graduated from Houghton High …The web page reports on the city council's decision to rezone several East Houghton properties near downtown for mixed-use development. It also covers other …... Mining Gazette Company which controlled the Daily Mining Gazette in nearby Houghton. The News was an eight-page daily published each afternoon (excluding ...Local News. Feb 23, 2024. Approved by Michigan voters in 2022, in-person early voting now takes place for a minimum of nine consecutive days, ending the Sunday before an election. It will be in place for all state and federal elections. Voters can go to Michigan.gov/Vote to find their assigned early voting site, which may be different from ...He was born October 18, 1949, in Detroit, MI, to Evan and Eleanor (Komula) Hughes, and grew up in Houghton, MI, in the UP. After graduating from high school, he attended Michigan Technological University, in Houghton, MI. Ron served in the US Navy from 1970-1973 aboard the USS Long Beach and discovered winters without snow.Hancock Schools continues to upgrade campus security. Education. Dec 20, 2023. Graham Jaehnig. Staff Writer. [email protected]. Daily Mining Gazette File photo The Hancock School Board has collaborated with the Houghton County Sheriff’s Department to meet Emergency Response Obligations. Additional upgrades to the …Joyce E. Rowe. Obituaries. Jan 6, 2022. HANCOCK — Joyce E. Rowe, age 80, a resident of Hancock, passed to her heavenly home on January 3, 2022, surrounded by her family. Joyce was born on December 20, 1941, in Hancock to John and Elsie (Lexon) Walstrom. She attended the local schools and graduated from Houghton High School with the class of 1959.Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Jonathon Nagel stands in front of the 128-year-old Hoover Center building in Hancock, which he purchased after the closure of Finlandia University last year. He is living in the building while he restores it, which he estimates could take four to five years. ... Houghton, MI 49931 | 906-482-1500 ...HOUGHTON — Shoppers can get a head start on their holiday shopping this weekend at The Daily Mining Gazette’s annual Deer Hunters Widows Craft Show. As deer hunters prepare to return to the woods, vendors are getting ready to return to the Copper Country Mall for the annual holiday craft show. The event takes place […]Tuesday, the county board approved a resolution calling for Small Business administration economic disaster loans to be extended to Houghton, Baraga and Keweenaw counties. Last week, the state announced the grants would be made available to 42 counties in the state, including Ontonagon County. Those counties were part of pre …Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Andrew Rossell, left, Michigan section president for American Society of Civil Engineers, holds a microphone for Tom D’Arcy, design engineer for the Portage Lake Lift Bridge, as he reads a poem celebrating the bridge during a ceremony Friday recognizing it as a historic landmark. ... Houghton, MI 49931 | …Jacob R. Dixon. RIPLEY — Jacob R. Dixon, 19, a resident of Ripley, passed away suddenly Monday evening May 17, 2021, at home. He was born on February 10, 2002, in Nisula, a son of Evan and Stephanie (Todd) Dixon. Jacob was raised in Nisula, Chassell and Hancock before making his home in Ripley. Jacob attended the Elm River School, Barkell ...Category:Obituaries - The Mining Gazette. ... 97, a former resident of Hancock passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Omega House in Houghton following a short illness. She was born on September 13, 1926, in Hancock, a daughter of the late Oscar and Wilhelmina (Tapani) Poyhonen. ... Houghton, MI 49931 | 906-482-1500 ...Nov 30, 2023. HOUGHTON – Jean Belkonen, 94, a resident of the Douglas House Apartments and former Atlantic Mine and South Range resident, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Mission Point Health and Rehab in Hancock. She was born Mildred Jean Latvala on December 18, 1928, in Onnela, the daughter of the late William and …Hill to interview for H-PT superintendent role. Front Page. Oct 20, 2021. Garrett Neese. Staff Writer. [email protected]. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Houghton-Portage Township School District Board President Nels Christopherson discusses the district’s superintendent search during Monday’s board meeting.With an All Access subscription to The Daily Mining Gazette you can enjoy the entire newspaper from any location, on any device, at any time you wish. LOG ...Project Title/Research Areas: Hybrid Plasma Markers that Complement CT Imaging for Early Lung Cancer DetectionPrincipal Investigator/Institution: Paul Lampe, Project Title/Researc...Jets complete comeback win. Daver Karnosky/Daily Mining Gazette Jeffers forward Benton Rajala corrals a loose puck to create a scoring chance against Kingsford goaltender Brett Berglund during a game Thursday at the MacInnes Student Ice Arena in Houghton. HOUGHTON — For a 3:03 stretch of the first period Thursday, the Kingsford …Jan 6, 2024 · Staff Writer. [email protected]. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Houghton County Prosecutor Dan Helmer, right, participates in a 97th District Court hearing on motions in the case of Evan Dixon, who is accused of committing a November murder in downtown Houghton. Dixon, seen onscreen at left, participated via Zoom, as did his attorney ... Mar 22, 2024. Graham Jaehnig. Staff Writer. [email protected]. Graham Jaehnig/Daily Mining Gazette A structure fire in Mohawk on Thursday morning claimed the life of the home’s owner. ALLOUEZ TOWNSHIP — An early Thursday morning structure fire on Sixth Street in Mohawk Location claimed the life of one person, according to …Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Andrew Rossell, left, Michigan section president for American Society of Civil Engineers, holds a microphone for Tom D’Arcy, design engineer for the Portage Lake Lift Bridge, as he reads a poem celebrating the bridge during a ceremony Friday recognizing it as a historic landmark. ... Houghton, MI 49931 | …Norman K. Makela. April 24, 2024. CALUMET — Norman K. Makela passed away April 16, 2024. He was born June 14, 1939 in Hancock, the son of Elmer and Allie (Lehtola) Makela. He attended Hancock Schools graduating with Hancock High School Class of 1957. On August 27, 1960, he married the former Lucille Perona, who passed ...Houghton forward Jace DeForge attempts to take a shot on goal while being defended by Hancock defenseman Luke Mikkola during the championship game of the Division 3 Region 17 tournament at the MacInnes Student Ice Arena in Houghton. (David Archambeau/For the Gazette) Lake Linden-Hubbell’s Mason Holzberger (21) battles …Archives offer a wealth of material. Local News. Mar 3, 2016. HOUGHTON – The Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections is a gold mine for those digging for genealogical, historical, and other information, and/or photographs. In fact, there are more collections available to the …[email protected]. TRAVERSE CITY — A former Houghton County undersheriff was sentenced to 18 months probation Monday for operating a county-owned vehicle while intoxicated in March while attending a banquet for first responders in Traverse City. Kevin Coppo pleaded guilty in 86th District Court in June to operating with a blood-alcohol ...Obituaries. Jan 11, 2024. IOWA CITY – Dennis R. Maki died on January 2 at UIHC after a brief illness. Left behind to honor his memory is his husband Andrew Lage and his former wife Evelynn Maki. He is also survived by his three children and their dependents: Jessica Abbott (Eric) of Round Rock Texas and her sons Jacob and Logan, Erik Maki ...Mar 29, 2024 · Waara gives Houghton development updates to council. Local News. Mar 29, 2024. Garrett Neese. Staff Writer. [email protected]. HOUGHTON — More residential development could be coming to Houghton. During his report to the City Council at Wednesday’s meeting, City Manager Eric Waara said he met with Keweenaw Economic Development ... Houghton Planning Commission approves sites plans. Features. Aug 24, 2023. Garrett Neese. Staff Writer. [email protected]. Provided by City of Houghton A rendering by Barry J. Polzin Architects shows a planned 184-bed apartment complex at 100 Pearl St. The Houghton Planning Commission approved the site plan for the complex at its meeting ...Portage Lake Mining Gazette Obituaries | Research your genealogy with historical obituary records from Portage Lake Mining Gazette in Houghton, Michigan.Houghton Planning Commission approves sites plans. Features. Aug 24, 2023. Garrett Neese. Staff Writer. [email protected]. Provided by City of Houghton A rendering by Barry J. Polzin Architects shows a planned 184-bed apartment complex at 100 Pearl St. The Houghton Planning Commission approved the site plan for the complex at its meeting ...Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette The KFC building in Houghton was one of the new buildings constructed in Houghton County in 2023. The county issued 425 building permits last year, up 6.8% from 2022. HOUGHTON — New construction in Houghton County was up over last year, Building Inspector Todd LaRoux said during …The Golden Calf. April 16, 2024. I recently watched “The Ten Commandments” (Charlton Heston was hugely influential to my 8-year-old self) and was reminded of the scene when Moses comes down from Mt. Sinai with the stone tablets. The former slaves, impatient, had fashioned and worshiped a golden calf.Contact Us Contact information: Call 1 (906) 482-1500 to contact any staff member, or use the available e-mail link below. Phone: Local: (906) 482-1500Archives offer a wealth of material. Local News. Mar 3, 2016. HOUGHTON – The Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections is a gold mine for those digging for genealogical, historical, and other information, and/or photographs. In fact, there are more collections available to the …Read a digital version of the newspaper on your computer, tablet or smart phone using either an app or a web browser. Employment News ›. News, Sports, Jobs - The Mining Gazette.Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette The Michigan Technological University Board of Trustees approved new room and board rates for 2024-25, including a 4% increase in standard accommodations at Wadsworth Hall. HOUGHTON — The Michigan Technological University Board of Trustees approved increases in room and board costs at Friday’s meeting.(Eddie O’Neill/Daily Mining Gazette) HOUGHTON — Starting Thursday evening at the Dee Stadium and the Houghton County Arena, the 39th Annual Copper Country Oldtimer’s Hockey Tournament will be hitting its stride before the Calumet Colosseum opens its doors to games Friday through Sunday. ... Houghton, MI 49931 | …The Hancock hockey team celebrates a goal in a scrimmage against Calumet during the Scramble at the Dee Stadium in Houghton. (Eddie O’Neill/Daily Mining Gazette) HOUGHTON — Local high school hockey teams got their first test of “real ice time” Friday at Dee Stadium. Varsity teams from Houghton, Hancock, Jeffers and …Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Jonathon Nagel stands in front of the 128-year-old Hoover Center building in Hancock, which he purchased after the closure of Finlandia University last year. He is living in the building while he restores it, which he estimates could take four to five years. ... Houghton, MI 49931 | 906-482-1500 ...The Golden Calf. April 16, 2024. I recently watched “The Ten Commandments” (Charlton Heston was hugely influential to my 8-year-old self) and was reminded of the scene when Moses comes down from Mt. Sinai with the stone tablets. The former slaves, impatient, had fashioned and worshiped a golden calf.Jacob R. Dixon. RIPLEY — Jacob R. Dixon, 19, a resident of Ripley, passed away suddenly Monday evening May 17, 2021, at home. He was born on February 10, 2002, in Nisula, a son of Evan and Stephanie (Todd) Dixon. Jacob was raised in Nisula, Chassell and Hancock before making his home in Ripley. Jacob attended the Elm River School, Barkell ...Houghton Planning Commission approves sites plans. Features. Aug 24, 2023. Garrett Neese. Staff Writer. [email protected]. Provided by City of Houghton A rendering by Barry J. Polzin Architects shows a planned 184-bed apartment complex at 100 Pearl St. The Houghton Planning Commission approved the site plan for the complex at its meeting ...Category:Obituaries - The Mining Gazette. ... 97, a former resident of Hancock passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Omega House in Houghton following a short illness. She was born on September 13, 1926, in Hancock, a daughter of the late Oscar and Wilhelmina (Tapani) Poyhonen. ... Houghton, MI 49931 | 906-482-1500 ...Tuesday, the county board approved a resolution calling for Small Business administration economic disaster loans to be extended to Houghton, Baraga and Keweenaw counties. Last week, the state announced the grants would be made available to 42 counties in the state, including Ontonagon County. Those counties were part of pre-existing drought ...Obituaries. Aug 9, 2023. Chassell — Jean Kathryn Pyykkonen (formerly Guzek) was born in Hancock, MI, to Rudy and Irja Pyykkonen on June 1st 1947, and made her eventual home in Chassell, MI. Jean passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital in Green Bay on July 22, 2023. Jean, also known as “Jeannie” by those who loved her, had been ...HOUGHTON — John Charles “Jack” Swift passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at his home in Houghton, MI; he was 77 years old. Born in Kansas City, MO on April 6, 1946, he was raised in Houghton by parents Paul and Marion Swift along with his brother Gary and sister Marilyn. Jack developed an early devotion to … DAILY MINING GAZETTE 206 SHELDEN AVENUE, Houghton, MI 49931 906.482.1500 www.mininggazette.com. Related Products Studio 13 Keweenaw Waters Resort Monte Consulting A 53-year-old man was fatally shot at the Douglas House Saloon on Monday evening. A person of interest is in custody and is expected to be arraigned in 97th …