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Crash on the Mighty Mac

Mackinaw City — A serious two-vehicle crash on the Mackinac Bridge resulted in multiple injuries and the arrest of an individual for Reckless Driving Causing Serious Impairment of a Body Function, which is a felony offense. The bridge was temporarily closed while emergency personnel ...

All Hands!

DOLLAR BAY — The recent helicopter hoist of 70-year-old hiker Craig Berg from an Isle Royale swamp on September 12 ended an 11-day survival ordeal, but local officials emphasize that the successful outcome relied heavily on multi-agency logistical coordination efforts for the search. In a ...

Mills sentenced on meth charges

HOUGHTON — A 36-year old Houghton County man was sentenced in 12th Circuit Court to 5-20 years in prison for distributing and manufacturing methamphetamine Wednesday. Jody Mark Mills was arrested in March in Houghton by Michigan State Police and pleaded guilty to two meth charges the ...

Quincy Street update

HOUGHTON – Progress continues on the Quincy Street construction corridor between Montezuma and Shelden avenues, a project that effectively resurrects a decade-old downtown traffic shortcut out of pure necessity. Many local residents recall when neighboring Bridge Street was commonly used ...

Hannahville death investigated

HANNAHVILLE — There is currently no evidence of negligence on the part of the driver of the vehicle which hit and killed a youth on the Hannahville tribal community near Escanaba recently, police said. The accident took place at 9:10 p.m. Sept. 15, according to a written statement released by the Hannahville Tribal Police Department Tuesday afternoon. A department spokesperson said that while the investigation remains incomplete, there is currently no evidence of negligence by the driver, who has been fully cooperative throughout the investigation. The victim was Elijah McMillan, ...

It was a very good year

CALUMET — The Calumet Theatre Company conducted its annual members meeting in the Red Jacket Ballroom Monday, featuring a review of the past year's growth and the election of new board leadership. Board President Bob Wareham provided the year-end update, saying he was pleased with the ...