The poor, lowly shoe has been blamed for so much misery through the course of history. But they do protect our feet like nothing else can, allowing us to walk on the worst surfaces, protected from the elements, and humanity’s garbage. Too often, they are held responsible for a painful toe or ...

Albert E. Petermann was born into a well-to-do family. A graduate of Cornell University with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy. Returning to Calumet from New York, he studied law under A.W. Kerr and in 1901 was admitted to the bar, after which he and Kerr formed a partnership. In 1911, he was ...

With gas prices on the rise, and a possible recession either already here or in the forecast, the tourism industry of the Copper Country may be nervous. Tourism is a major factor for our economy. The latest Pure Michigan Tourism report states, ‘travel sentiment for all generations is down ...

As hunters pursue waterfowl across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, they should be watching for a couple of invasive species that can negatively impact marsh habitats. The first species is European frog-bit, a small floating plant with leaves that resemble miniature lily pads. This plant has ...

The Report of the Directors of the Calumet and Hecla Mining Company for 1913 stated that the company owned 903 houses, which were rented at about $1.00 per room per month, which included all repairs and the removal of garbage. All houses, the report stated, had running water and the large ...

I just recently returned from a trip to Nashville. The last time I went to Nashville it was in Indiana. This time it was the one in Tennessee. A couple of interesting thoughts on things I contemplated there. One is the naming of things, in this case birds. First, it’s interesting to ...