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In the jury's hands

MARQUETTE — The prosecution and defense presented their final arguments Tuesday before the jury began deliberation in the Julie Boxley murder trial. Boxley is charged with one count of felony murder and one count of 1st degree arson and is accused of setting fire to 175 Silver St., in ...

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HOUGHTON – The Houghton County Prosecutor’s Office says it has heard nothing from the Michigan State Police regarding a vehicular crash in Osceola Township on Aug. 4 that left two South Carolina motorcyclists dead. Dan Helmer, prosecuting attorney, said his office has not received or seen ...

Back to square one

HOUGHTON – In response to an official request from the village of Laurium that the Houghton County Board of Commissioners address the question regarding a Final Order for the annexation of the property of the George Gipp Recreational Arena, Commissioner Glenn Anderson said Laurium will have ...

Art in the Park

COPPER HARBOR — This weekend is the third weekend in the Monday of August, which means it's time once again for the Annual Copper Art in The Park taking place both Saturday and Sunday in Donny Kilpela Memorial Park in Copper Harbor, Michigan! The event always falls on the third weekend of ...

Raising concerns!

HANCOCK — Porvoo Park can be a great place to relax by the waterfront, let children play, or listen to a Canal Rock Friday night concert. However, the invasive plant spotted knapweed was spotted in Porvoo Park by Department of Public Works (DPW) employees. DPW Manager John Erickson said ...

Land transfer nearing completion

KEWEENAW COUNTY – The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) are preparing to finalize a 4,500-acre land transfer valued at $4.9 million, according to Rich Bowman, director of policy for TNC in Lansing. According to a Michigan Department of Natural ...