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Keweenaw County Board opposes state cut proposal

EAGLE RIVER — The Keweenaw County Board unanimously passed a resolution opposing the Michigan House of Representatives’ Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal, which includes cuts to county revenue sharing at its regular September meeting Wednesday. At Wednesday’s meeting Commission Chairman ...

MSP Eighth District commander retires after 25 years

MARQUETTE — The Michigan State Police announced the retirement of Capt. Darren Green, commander of the Eighth District, after 25 years of distinguished service to the department and the people of Michigan. Captain Green has led MSP field services for the Eighth District, which encompasses the ...

Loonsfoot named to Vets Trust Fund Board

LANSING — A Baraga man has been named to an important state board by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. On Thursday, the Governor announced appointments to the following boards and commissions: Council on Climate Solutions; Natural Resources Trust Fund Board; Michigan Veterans’ Trust Fund Board of ...

Campground incident claims life

BESSEMER — A woman was killed Monday in an unusual accident at the Moosehead Lake Campground, which is located in Marenisco Township of Gogebic County. According to a press release from Sheriff Jorge H. Cruz of the Gogebic County Sheriff’s Office, law enforcement and emergency personnel ...

Staying ahead

LANSING — Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Wednesday, signed an executive directive, ensuring vaccines remain available to Michiganders as we approach the fall. Specifically, she has instructed state agencies to identify and remove any barriers to accessing COVID-19 vaccines, so ...