Bruce Crossing, MI

KENTON, Mich. (WJMN) – Sgt. Hiram White was laid to rest in an unmarked grave in Kenton Cemetery in 1917. The oral history of Mr. White has been passed down through the generations that he was a Black soldier in the Civil War, and that he moved to Kenton in Houghton County around the turn of the last century, where he was employed as a barber. Hiram later died in Kenton at the age of 61. His grave existed without a headstone until Friday, thanks to the curiosity of one man.

BATES TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) - Some western U.P. students are ready to ride safely on trails this summer. At Camp Nesbit, south of Sidnaw, students received hands-on training with vehicles from the non-profit MI-TRALE. President of MI-TRALE, Russ Diethert said the hardest part about the training is the first time a student drives.

ONTONAGON, MICH. -- A small fire in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is now contained. The fire was reported Tuesday near the park’s Lake of the Clouds cabin, according to a post on the park’s Facebook page. The 2.4-acre fire had been contained by mid-day Wednesday after having...

ONTONAGON, Mich. (WLUC) - Saturday was day two of the annual Great Lakes Log Crafters Association Conference. During the event, attendees celebrated the retirement of one of its members. For 46 years, Jerry Koski, alongside his wife Linda, has been helping build log homes across the U.P. and the Midwest...

MARQUETTE, MI— Two Upper Peninsula municipalities and a health center have received state and federal funding to enhance services for residents. The City of Gaastra in Iron County has received about $103,000 through Michigan’s Financially Distressed Cities, Villages and Townships Grant Program. The money will be used to replace water meters.

Even though two games were played last Sunday, the official beginning to the 101st Land O' Lakes baseball season will begin this Sunday as a slate of six games will be played, all beginning at noon. If this season is as successful as the 100th season was last summer, Land...

LANSING, Mich. (WLUC) - The city of Gaastra and the village of Ontonagon were granted funds from the state for infrastructure upgrades and public safety enhancements. On Wednesday, during Economic Development Week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a total of $3 million awarded to 11 municipalities that will help move the municipality toward financial stability.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a total of $3 million is being awarded to fund infrastructure and public safety enhancements in 11 municipalities that will help move the municipality toward financial stability. Two of the communities are in the Upper Peninsula. “Today’s grants will help protect public safety and enhance infrastructure...

ONTONAGON, MICH. -- Visitors to Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park soon will see some new offerings added to the park’s amenities. After an extensive search to find a contractor to develop the remote Upper Peninsula park’s warm-weather recreation opportunities, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has partnered with Auburn Hills-based outdoor recreation company Simple Adventures to offer some fresh visitor experiences.

ONTONAGON, Mich. (WLUC) - Pasties and donuts are two popular items at the family-owned Syl’s Café in Ontonagon. It has been passed down through three generations of women and was first opened in 1972. The current owner, Kathy Wardynski, says she follows the original recipes of her grandmother, who first opened the café.

ONTONAGON, Mich. (WLUC) - The Ontonagon Eagle’s Club celebrated mother’s day with a brunch Sunday afternoon. The meal was $12 and included pancakes, eggs, sausage and biscuits and gravy. It was part of a fundraiser to help people in need in the Ontonagon community. The Eagle’s Club president...