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Drug bust in Ontonagon County

ONTONAGON — Three men were arrested Thursday on drug charges out of Ontonagon County. According to a press release from Ontonagon County Undersheriff Dale Rantala, the arrests stemmed from a traffic stop in Stannard Townhsip. Deputies arrested two men, ages 54 and 62 on charges of possession ...

Hancock sets ballot language

HANCOCK — The Hancock City Council met in regular session Wednesday and approved ballot language for August's Recreation Millage renewal election. Additionally the council approved contract amendments for OHM projects, and accepted a quote for a new dump truck, among several other new ...

Perala named Corrections officer of the year

BARAGA — Officer Joseph Perala of the Baraga Correctional Facility has been named Michigan’s 2026 Corrections Officer of the Year. “With 19 years of dedicated service, Officer Perala exemplifies professionalism, leadership, and a commitment to safety,” reads a post put out on the ...

One of two men found guilty in petition signature scandal sentenced

MT. CLEMONS — Nearly four years after a petition signature fraud scam kept several Republican candidates from making the ballot in 2022, a Macomb County judge has sentenced one of the perpetrators to up to 20 years in prison. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel in 2023 announced charges ...