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Gordie Howe Bridge opens

DETROIT (AP) -- A major new bridge linking Canada and the U.S. at Detroit opened Monday to trucks, cars and other vehicles, the climax of a years long project that lately had been bruised a bit by international politics. Descendants of Gordie Howe, the hockey legend whose name is on the ...

MSP warns of scam

NEGAUNEE — The Michigan State Police (MSP) is warning residents about a recent phone scam involving individuals posing as MSP personnel. Reports indicate that scammers are calling individuals posing as MSP members and falsely claiming the person missed a court date or committed some type of ...

Marquette Co. Fair coming soon

MARQUETTE -- As July draws to a close, the Marquette County Fair is on the horizon, with this year's event being held from Aug. 13-15. "The Marquette County Fair has been a family tradition for 36 years," said Walt Maki, President of the Marquette County Fair. "We offer local vendors, several ...

Helping someone in need

ADAMS TOWNSHIP – A 22 year-old Atlantic Mine woman, Savannah Johnson, was brutally attacked on the morning of Monday, June 15, 2026, while staying staying with her mother’s sister at a home in Wilmington, North Carolina. According to her family, she suffered fractures in her neck and back, ...

Early voting underway

HANCOCK — Early voting for this year’s primary election is underway thru Aug. 2 at HOCO Arena in Hancock. Registered voters in Houghton County can vote early from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Sunday. County Clerk Jennifer Kelly said there are many benefits to voting early at HOCO. “It’s ...