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Search for Munising woman continues

ALGER COUNTY– Volunteers are needed for an upcoming search for Starla Goings, a 65-year-old Munising woman who disappeared August 2025 in a case investigators say may involve foul play. The ground search will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Au Train Fire Station, located at the ...

No contest!

ESCANABA — A registered nurse from Dickinson County has pleaded no contest to one count of a controlled substance after being accused of stealing morphine from Christian Park Village, an assisted living facility in Escanaba, where she was previously employed. On Monday, Jenna Leigh ...

Spring on the Wing

HOUGHTON — The debut of "Spring on the Wing" will take place Saturday in downtown Houghton. Coinciding with World Migratory Bird Day, the new event features a variety of activities including guided bird experiences, local vendors and educational aviary opportunities. The event also ...

Democracy in action

HANCOCK – Voters in Houghton, Keweenaw and Baraga counties went to the polls Tuesday to decide on a millage renewal request that will fund the Copper Country Intermediate School District’s Career and Technical Education programs for the next 10 years. There were no other proposals on the ...

A helping hand

HANCOCK – Fair Food Network (FFN) is kicking off Double Up Food Bucks Awareness Month with a clear message for Michigan families. The program matches SNAP Bridge Card purchases dollar-for-dollar on fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables up to a certain amount. A statement from FFN says ...

Music for a cause

PAINESDALE — Jeffers High School hosted a mental health benefit concert Friday evening with seven local bands and music programs in the Copper Country. The funds raised through donation went to Unité Mental Health and Wellness, a mental health-focused non-profit.  The concert was ...